Leading Into a New Higher Education as It Emerges in the Present Moment

Abstract

This chapter presents a unique perspective on opportunities that the Covid pandemic has created for the sector. Drawing on extensive, professional experience of working with leaders in the higher education sector, a more holistic perspective is offered in relation to organisational development; transforming university cultures into more inclusive, collaborative and evolutionary environments. Three key leadership skills needed for the post-pandemic world are outlined: presencing, taking courageous actions and transmuting the ego in the service for others. System thinking, leaderful and holistic development models are used to consider the practical implications of leading the new.

Citation

Bassa, B. (2022), "Leading Into a New Higher Education as It Emerges in the Present Moment", Blair, A., Evans, D., Hughes, C. and Tight, M. (Ed.) International Perspectives on Leadership in Higher Education (International Perspectives on Higher Education Research, Vol. 15), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 271-290. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1479-362820220000015015