Higher Education Management

This audiobook will help new administrators (department chairs, directors, deans) understand and become more proficient in their financial management role within the institution. Highly accessible, practitioners will be able to put the book's guidance to immediate use in their work. It is also grounded in the latest knowledge base and filled with examples from across all types of institutions, so that it makes an ideal text for a courses in graduate programs in higher education leadership and administration.

Leadership in Higher Education explains the fundamental principles that support these practices and provides case examples of people in higher education who demonstrate each one. Drawing on the same pioneering research that formed the foundation of their classic best seller The Leadership Challenge, James Kouzes and Barry Posner offer a set of leadership skills and practices that will make a significant difference in every area of higher education - faculty, administration, library services, career counseling, auxiliary services, campus safety, and more.

A radical new plan of action for corporate managers from the co-author of In Search of Excellence and A Passion for Excellence. In this adaptation of his bold new book, Tom Peters delivers an urgent message: if American corporations are going to thrive in today's (and tomorrow's) turbulent...

“Excellent.”—The Wall Street Journal Since its publication ten years ago, businesspeople, investors, doctors, parents, students, athletes, and musicians at every level have adopted the maxims of Talent Is Overrated to get better at what they’re passionate about. Now this classic has been...

In his long-awaited memoir, Yvon Chouinard-legendary climber, businessman, environmentalist, and founder of Patagonia, Inc.-shares the persistence and courage that have gone into being head of one of the most respected and environmentally responsible companies on earth. From his youth as the son...

Higher education today faces declining enrollments, financial pressures, and public scrutiny, yet many institutions remain resistant to change, operating in silos that limit innovation and growth. Drawing from his experience founding The Community Solution Education System—a network of six colleges educating over 13,000 students—Horowitz presents a groundbreaking approach where institutions maintain their unique identities while collaborating to share resources, expertise, and vision.

Based on ATLAS’ popular workshop, Conflict Management for Academic Leaders, this guide explains the difference between constructive and destructive conflict and offers sound advice for how to minimize the harmful effects of destructive conflict. Conflict is inevitable in academic units, but it doesn’t have to be counterproductive. This valuable resource provides six field-tested approaches for dealing with negative forms of conflict and restoring a positive work environment. In addition, like all ATLAS guides, this book is specifically written for the higher education environment and ...

Tired of being broke while your parents tell you to “just save”? Yeah, that advice doesn’t cut it anymore. Here’s the truth: school won’t teach you how to handle money. Your parents probably wish they’d learned this stuff earlier. But you? You’ve got a chance to get ahead now — while you’re still young. This isn’t another boring finance manual full of dusty tips like “skip lattes” or “make a chart.” Please. No one’s reading that. This is the book that actually shows you how to earn, save, and invest money in today’s world — the one with apps, online side ...

Mid-level student affairs professionals serve in one of the most influential and dynamic roles in higher education, shaping the student experience and advancing institutional priorities. As connectors between entry-level staff and senior leadership, mid-level managers operationalize goals, guide teams through complexity, and cultivate environments where students can thrive. In the Middle: Leading as a Mid-Level Professional in Student Affairs is a holistic guide designed to elevate leadership effectiveness at this pivotal career stage. Drawing on established competency frameworks and ...

Your institution has an attention problem. It's not a quality problem. Your faculty are excellent. Your programs deliver outcomes. Your campus transforms lives. But fewer people know about you than should. Prospective students scroll through hundreds of posts every day. They give new content three seconds before deciding to engage or move on. Three seconds. That's your window and most institutions are missing it. Attention Gap shows you how to close it. What you'll learn: Why the three-second window changes everything about how you communicate How authenticity beats polish in capturing ...

Transform focuses on people management, which the author demonstrates is a very important pillar of success. That is because leadership and managing are the means, while the end impact is what they do to people. The book is divided into four sections. The first introduces you to the core...

In What Universities Can Be, the high-profile educator Robert J. Sternberg writes thoughtfully about the direction of higher education in this country and its potential to achieve future excellence. Sternberg presents, for the first time, his concept of the ACCEL model, in which institutions of higher education are places where students learn to become Active Concerned Citizens and Ethical Leaders.

Daily observation of classroom teaching can significantly impact the quality of teaching and learning. Organized into 21 chapters designed to be read over a period of 21 school days, Now We're Talking! presents a results-driven approach that far surpasses traditional walkthrough models of feedback for teachers. School leaders will complete two cycles of teacher evaluations while reading the book and establish the necessary foundation for subsequent visits.

An investment banker and professor explains what really drives success in the tech economy Many think that they understand the secrets to the success of the biggest tech companies: Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google. It's the platform economy, or network effects, or some other magical...

Design to Engage is a “how-to” book that will help you become an effective designer and facilitator of learning events. Practical, accessible, and jam-packed with tools to support facilitators to create impactful learning experiences, Design to Engage is a revelation and an inspiration.

The positive discipline method has proved to be an invaluable resource for teachers who want to foster creative problem-solving within their students, giving them the behavioral skills they need to understand and process what they learn. Each tool is tailored specifically for the modern teacher, with examples and solutions to each and every roadblock that stands in the way of cooperative and student-centered learning.

Essays on personal growth, relationships, parenting, education, work, daily life, and the world, present and future.

A compassionate guide that tackles one of the fastest-growing issues facing families everywhere: the increasing number of children who are refusing or reluctant to attend school. When a child stops going to school, the entire family feels the impact. School avoidance may look like defiance, but...

This simple-to-understand, practical guide to construction management was written for seasoned construction managers as well as anyone trying to break into construction management. Each chapter represents a core skill set for managing construction projects. This is a no-nonsense guide to help you quickly understand the dynamics of construction management.

Are you watching skilled leaders leave your organization within a year, despite their credentials? "Leadership Translator" confronts this widespread, costly reality—where even well-vetted senior leaders fail to thrive. In countless organizations, veteran teams blame the new hires, yet the real gap is the ability to translate experience into actionable systems others can adopt. Dy’Ante Reddick identifies this leadership loss, classifies the disconnect, and provides clear, scalable frameworks to close the gap.