{"product_id":"the-quantum-university-9781475859140","title":"The Quantum University","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Quantum University begins with an analysis of the current state of higher education organizational structure and leadership based on classical scientific approaches. It then focuses briefly why the classical approaches are inappropriate for human organization, such as universities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom this baseline, the book shares descriptions of quantum physics, ecology, chaos theory, and other newer sciences. These sciences provide us important lessons for how we run our universities. These new sciences are a much cleaner fit and metaphor for our institutional structures and leadership models. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Quantum University finishes with a thorough investigation of what a new university structure would look like and the type of leadership it would need. Each chapter is accompanied with a guest essay written by different practitioners from across the nation. In addition, each chapter shares a fictitious story of Leslie. She is a new board of trustee member and struggles with her leaders\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRettig has written a thought provoking book emphasizing the need for change and adaptation for the betterment of building processes for continuous progress in higher education. More than ever, leaders must imagine the possibilities of shared governance on organization structure and management practices.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Felicia Tucker-Lively, PhD, MPH, vice president, Academy for Advancing Leadership\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Quantum University is an outstanding guide for any leader or organization contemplating change. Rettig offers tools for consideration and brilliantly ties each element together for practical application. Engaging and thought-provoking, The Quantum University provides enlightened organizational insights and challenges the reader to consider cultural innovation for a stronger future.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Kim Hartman, senior manager, Strategic Client Implementation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDedication\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Tables and Figures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Old School\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: You’ve Got A New Thing Coming\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: A Butterfly Spreads Her Wings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Quantum Redux\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: The Quantum University—Thought Experiment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBibliography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040326091095,"sku":"9781475859140","price":23.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781475859140.jpg?v=1750946391","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-quantum-university-9781475859140","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}