Learning to Lead by James R Davis

Learning to Lead by James R Davis

Leadership is an activity that not only manifests itself in formal positions, but also bubbles up in various places within an organization. Perhaps given the importance of leadership to any endeavor, the literature on this topic has burgeoned. Yet among these titles, Learning to Lead stands out as one of the best texts available on leadership for college and university administrators. Critical skills such as managing people, resolving conflict, and making rational (and legal) decisions are explored within the context of the campus. The book also addresses the needs of those who facilitate leadership workshops, serve as mentors to potential leaders, and teach courses on higher education leadership and administration. While presenting all sides of key issues, the author calls for the reader to define his or her own position through a series of provocative reflection questions in each chapter. Thus the book invites interaction and teaches administrators not what to think about leadership, but how to think about it.

While exploring critical skills such as managing people, resolving conflict, and making rational (and legal) decisions, this book calls for the reader to define his or her own position through a series of provocative reflection questions in each chapter* Presidency *

James R. Davis is dean of University College at the University of Denver, where he was formerly professor of higher education and adult studies. He also has held various administrative posts at the university, including assistant to the provost, director of the School of Education, and associate vice chancellor for academic affairs. Early in his career, he served as academic dean at Wilberforce University. He holds degrees from Oberlin College and Yale University and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Michigan State University. Davis is the author of two other books in the ACE/Oryx Higher Education Series: Better Teaching, More Learning and Interdisciplinary Courses and Team Teaching. He also leads periodic workshops and provides consulting and facilitation.

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ISBN 13	9781442210462
ISBN 10	144221046X
Title	Learning to Lead
Author	James R Davis
Series	The Ace Series On Higher Education
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Rowman & Littlefield
Year published	2011-02-16
Number of pages	272
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