Academe is a very different culture than business, government, or NGOs. But careful listening and good guidance from senior cabinet members can help a new leader acclimatize to shared governance and establish a good working relationship with faculty.
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Idea Lab
A Primer for Nontraditional College Presidents
Nontraditional leaders from business, NGOs, or government face pitfalls and suspicions. But seasoned administrators can acclimatize them to the strange new world of shared governance. -
News
5 Tips for Nontraditional Leaders
Find your unofficial “kitchen cabinet” of advisers, and other advice from a consultant who became a dean. -
The Review
How a Nontraditional Presidency Can Succeed
New leaders must be open to learning the culture of higher education, and faculty members must give them time.