The powerful tool of "reframing" can be applied to the challenges of higher education leadership. The book uses the authors' four frames (Structural, Human Resource, Political, Symbolic) developed by Bolman and Deal to illustrate different views of academic leadership. In this book the authors offer academic leaders a guide for: Crafting dynamic institutions where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts; Creating campus environments that facilitate creativity and commitment; Forging alliances and partnerships in service of the mission; Building shared vision and campus cultures that unite and inspire; Serving the larger goals of the academy and society. This is a resource for deans, directors, vice presidents, provosts, department chairs who are interested in reframing their institutions.

Opportunities and challenges in academic leadership -- Sensemaking and the power of reframing -- Knowing what you're doing : learning, authenticity, and theories for action -- Building clarity and capacity : leader as analyst and architect -- Respecting and managing differences : leader as compassionate politician -- Fostering a caring and productive campus : leader as servant, catalyst, and coach -- Keeping the faith and celebrating the mission : leader as prophet and artist -- Managing conflict -- Leading from the middle -- Leading difficult people -- Managing your boss -- Sustaining health and vitality -- Feeding the soul -- The sacred nature of academic leadership.