Foundations of Strategic Leadership in Higher Education
Abstract
The landscape of higher education is shaped by globalization, rapid digital change, financial pressures, and sustainability demands. Leadership today must go beyond administration to embrace strategic, ethical, and global perspectives. This chapter proposes a framework built on four pillars: Visionary and Ethical Leadership, Competency Development, Institutional Resilience, and Collaborative Innovation. It bridges theory and practice, offering leaders tools to strengthen partnerships, embrace innovation, and foster inclusive, sustainable institutions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Education
Leadership
and Health Research
Higher Education Governance and Development
Organizational Leadership and Management Strategies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- IGI Global eBooks
- Pages
- 1–26
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026
- Language
- NG
- Document type
- Book chapter