Leadership in an era of change
By: Desna L. Wallin, editor
Series: New directions for community colleges -- no. 149; New directions for community colleges -- no. 149.
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2010
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 84
Subjects: Leadership; Community colleges
Description: Leadership is about change. In unstable times, effective leaders must not only be able to cope with the environment, they must also be able to shape it. Change leadership embodies four essential characteristics. It anticipates; it is visionary and forward-looking and avoids reactionary thinking. It constantly analyzes both the internal and external environment to gather reliable data upon which to make decisions. Change leadership acts with a vision and a plan; the action is collaborative and inclusive, building on the strengths of team members and stakeholders. Finally, it affirms, giving attention to reflection, review, and sustaining change.
Notes: "Spring 2010."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Also issued online.
Table of contents: title: Looking to the future: change leaders for tomorrow's community colleges; title: Leading partnerships; title: Dynamic leadership development in community college administration; title: Minding the gap; title: Learning to be reflective leaders; title: University-based community college leadership programs; title: Leading from the middle; title: Beyond the headlines; title: Epilogue: change leaderhip and leadership development.