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Can one prove that colleges or universities are best off with real academics as leader? Amanda H. Goodall thinks you can, at least with regard to research universities. . . . Socrates in the Boardroom is a mix of quantitative and philosophical arguments. -- Scott Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed
There is much to Goodall's argument, particularly in such difficult times. . . Goodall's work argues against the recent trend toward appointing as the college leader a person from outside of higher education. -- Laura Skandera Trombley, Chronicle Review
Goodall draws from the latest data on the world's premier research universities and in-depth interviews with top university leaders to explain why the most effective leaders are those who have deep expertise in what their organisations do. Her findings carry broad implications for the management of higher education. -- "Society Now
Goodall has penned a clearly written argument on the virtues of specialization and specialized knowledge. She reminds her reader, time and again, that she believes that research universities thrive when highly cited scholars occupy positions of influence. There is much in here to consider, and many audiences who will find the book to be accessible. -- Christopher C. Morphew, Higher Education Journal
There is much to Goodall's argument, particularly in such difficult times. . . Goodall's work argues against the recent trend toward appointing as the college leader a person from outside of higher education. -- Laura Skandera Trombley, Chronicle Review
Goodall draws from the latest data on the world's premier research universities and in-depth interviews with top university leaders to explain why the most effective leaders are those who have deep expertise in what their organisations do. Her findings carry broad implications for the management of higher education. -- "Society Now
Goodall has penned a clearly written argument on the virtues of specialization and specialized knowledge. She reminds her reader, time and again, that she believes that research universities thrive when highly cited scholars occupy positions of influence. There is much in here to consider, and many audiences who will find the book to be accessible. -- Christopher C. Morphew, Higher Education Journal
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Socrates in the Boardroom argues that world-class scholars, not administrators, make the best leaders of research universities. Amanda Goodall cuts through the rhetoric and misinformation swirling around this contentious issue--such as the assertion that academics simply don't have the managerial expertise needed to head the world's leading schools--using hard evidence and careful, dispassionate analysis. She shows precisely why experts need leaders who are experts like themselves.
Goodall draws from the latest data on the world's premier research universities along with in-depth interviews with top university leaders both past and present, including University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann; Derek Bok and Lawrence Summers, former presidents of Harvard University; John Hood, former vice chancellor of the University of Oxford; Cornell University President David Skorton; and many others. Goodall explains why the most effective leaders are those who have deep expertise in what their organizations actually do. Her findings carry broad implications for the management of higher education, and she demonstrates that the same fundamental principle holds true for other important business sectors as well.
Experts, not managers, make the best leaders. Read Socrates in the Boardroom and learn why.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Interesting book which questiones the effectiveness of 'Prefessional Managers' particularly in Education but throughout the Public sector. This book is NOT an opionion piece but based on well conducted academic research.
The timing of this book may be just right when people are questing the role of so called professional managers throughout both the public and private sectors. The value for money which is obtained by paying high salaries to such managers is being questioned, and their effectiveness - banks failing, hospitals failing and education establishments being dominated by student assessments of the staff.
This book presents a well researched alternative view.
The timing of this book may be just right when people are questing the role of so called professional managers throughout both the public and private sectors. The value for money which is obtained by paying high salaries to such managers is being questioned, and their effectiveness - banks failing, hospitals failing and education establishments being dominated by student assessments of the staff.
This book presents a well researched alternative view.
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Excellent book on a topical issue
30 Sep 2011
Format:Hardcover
The choice between academics or professionals to run universities is very topical given the increasing complexity of modern universities. How can an academic whose career has been built on research and teaching possibly manage a huge complex organization with thousands of employees and budgets of hundreds of millions of dollars. My own institution has, for example, over ten thousands students, two thousand faculty, two hospitals, a bank, a shopping centre, a hotel, a multitude of science labs and several international standard sports venues. Managing this makes running a large company seem easy in comparison. On the other hand how can an experienced manager with decades spent in the corporate world hope to relate to university life? The thought of somebody like "Neutron" Jack Welch running a university would terrify most professors.
As an academic with an interest in management practices this is a fascinating topic and a great book to read. Built on extensive empirical work and interviews, Goodall provides an array on evidence to support her views. It also parallels the debate going on in other industries - for example, should Doctors or Professional managers run hospitals?
For anyone interested in university management it's a great read and provides some invaluable perspective.
As an academic with an interest in management practices this is a fascinating topic and a great book to read. Built on extensive empirical work and interviews, Goodall provides an array on evidence to support her views. It also parallels the debate going on in other industries - for example, should Doctors or Professional managers run hospitals?
For anyone interested in university management it's a great read and provides some invaluable perspective.
0 of 5 people found the following review helpful
It is experts, not managers that make the better leaders
31 Dec 2009
Format:Hardcover
"Socrates in the Boardroom" is on the ROROTOKO list of cutting-edge intellectual nonfiction. Professor Goodall's book interview ran here as the cover feature on December 30, 2009.
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