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Book SynopsisMany academic institutions tend to be managed on an ad hoc basis as the leadership may not be fully and formally equipped to lead, and stakeholder-mix issues often limit its ability to govern proactively. This book is meant as a guide for making strategic management a more realistic option.
Table of ContentsSetting Strategic Direction in the Business School: The Essential Balance. Providing Relevant Corporate Learning. A Learning Partnership Model for the Dynamic Business School. Organization Learning. Tailored Delivery for Client Firms and Individual Executives: The Examples of IMD and Wharton's Lauder Institute. Developing Relevant Competencies. Improving Learning and Delivery with Information Technology. The Value of Vision and Mission in Strategic Focus. Adapting to the Marketplace. The Heart of Value Creation: Faculty Motivation and Values. Groups and Team Values. The Job of the Dean: Top-Down Leadership. Structure, Hierarchy, and Incentives. Organizational Reputation and Pride. The Governance Challenge. New Opportunities in Executive Education.
