Academic leadership development programs: Conceptual foundations, structural and pedagogical components, and operational considerations Ruben, B. D., De Lisi, R., & Gigliotti, R.A. (2018). Academic leadership development programs: Conceptual foundations, structural and pedagogical components, and operational considerations. Journal of Leadership Education, 17(3), 241-254.
This author discusses a formal leadership program developed by Rutgers University for higher education leaders in mid-level university positions. Of particular interest is the discussion about the challenging and changing landscape for higher education leaders, how leadership and management issues often overlap, the role of communication and social influence in leadership, and the importance of developing excellent communication skills.