Publication Type
Magazine Article
Version
acceptedVersion
Publication Date
2010
Abstract
The article explores how business school deans can lead their organizations forward in an era of persistent challenges and global tension. It suggests business schools to rise to the challenge of seeking solutions for the shortcomings that have been revealed. It recommends deans to bolster their own leadership skills to provide their institutions with clear governance. It outlines several key responsibilities of deans including environmental scanning, issue diagnosis, and power mobilization.
Keywords
Business schools, deans, university administration
Discipline
Business | Higher Education
Research Areas
Strategy and Organisation
Publication
Global Focus: The EFMD Business Magazine
Volume
4
Issue
3
First Page
14
Last Page
17
ISSN
1784-2344
Publisher
European Foundation for Management Development
Citation
FRAGUEIRO, Fernando and THOMAS, Howard.
Keeping One Step Ahead. (2010). Global Focus: The EFMD Business Magazine. 4, (3), 14-17.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/lkcsb_research/3818
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https://issuu.com/efmd/docs/global-focus-vol-04-issue-03/1?e=4932066/6074167