Strategic Leadership: Integrating Strategy and Leadership in Colleges and Universities (The ACE Series on Higher Education)

Explores how higher education institutions can navigate complex governance through a unified strategy process. Morrill argues that strategic leadership is not merely a function of administrative authority, but an interactive relationship that clarifies institutional identity and mobilizes the academic community toward shared goals. The text identifies a fundamental structural conflict between the values of individual academic autonomy and the necessity for collective organizational direction. To address this, the author proposes a framework that utilizes narratives, values, and paradigms as essential tools for making sense of an institution’s future. By shifting the focus from passive management to reciprocal leadership, the book provides a roadmap for developing a collaborative strategy council and implementing mission-driven change. Ultimately, the source serves as both a theoretical analysis of leadership and a practical guide for reforming decision-making systems within the unique culture of the academy.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Strategic-Leadership-Integrating-Universities-Education-ebook/dp/B009W3RPF4?&linkCode=ll2&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=9ff77009115edf8fa04ffd44a4f4693f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/