nep-sog New Economics Papers
on Sociology of Economics
Issue of 2019‒09‒23
one paper chosen by
Jonas Holmström
Axventure AB

  1. How (Not) to Lead Academia By Miguel Abambres

  1. By: Miguel Abambres (Abambres' Lab)
    Abstract: This work reports several issues found by the author throughout his professional career, concerning academic leadership. Topics like (i) out-of-field teaching/researching, and (ii) time management in faculty hiring or new role assignment, are addressed. Besides, the author describes which fundamental decisions he´d take if he could manage a higher education institution or academic department. The topics covered are crucial for the success of any higher education institution, such as (a) hiring, (b) social engagement, (c) student assessment, (d) open mindedness, (e) prompt communication, and (f) passion in work.
    Keywords: Academic Management,Hiring,Universities,Academic Leadership,Schools,Academia,Scholars,Higher Education,Out-of-Field Teaching,Passion in Work,Out-of-Field Researching
    Date: 2019–09–09
    URL: http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:wpaper:hal-02281227&r=all

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