Chairs often wish for more autonomy as a way to improve their effectiveness.
The speaker will present the view that autonomy is not the key to improving the chair's effectiveness. A better strategy is to work with potential partners in other venues who have the capacity to help chairs meet their programmatic needs. Through analysis of examples, we will explore strategies of leading without control. This workshop will be spread over three sessions, continuing Friday morning, afternoon, and concluding with an after-dinner session for questions and answers. In this session, participants will have an opportunity to discuss some of the problems and concerns of introducing a wide range of technologies into our departments.