{"product_id":"managing-people-a-guide-for-department-chairs-and-deans-9781882982530","title":"Managing People: A Guide for Department Chairs and Deans","description":"One of the most challenging responsibilities of being a college department chair or dean is to effectively manage the diverse and independent intellectuals that form the typical college faculty. Many administrators not only complain about the amount of time they devote to grappling with problems between faculty and staff members--but many also feel inadequately trained for resolving the problems they with which they are confronted. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eManaging People\u003c\/i\u003e helps administrators handle the challenges they face when dealing with everyday personnel management problems. A collection of 13 essays, this book is written by experienced chairs, deans, and vice presidents who offer sensible advice based on personal experience and scholarly research. Each essay tackles a different aspect of people management, explaining the dimensions and subtleties of the issue as well as offering targeted suggestions and resources. Topics include\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn analysis of how self-understanding is essential to any leader\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for working with faculty and staff in a sincere and authentic manner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApproaches to positive leadership\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips on achieving consensus among faculty\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice on conducting departmental or college meetings that create cohesion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe different types of detractors or difficult individuals, and how best to deal with them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn explanation of how to eliminate negative defenses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluations as useful for enhancing faculty performance and satisfaction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays in which to build and maintain faculty morale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book offers readers a practical guide on how to better manage faculty and staff in order to realize shared visions and positively impact their institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeryl R. Leaming\u003c\/b\u003e is former Professor of Journalism and Dean of the College of mass Communication at Middle Tennessee State University. He earned his Ph.D. in Mass Communication from Syracuse University, his M.A. from the University of Nebraska, and his B.A. from Fort Hays State University. He is also a graduate of a special program at the Menninger School of Psychiatry. Dr. Leaming served for more than 20 years as a department chair and dean at several different universities. He is an active member of the Society of Professional Journalists, having also served on the society's national board and as a regional director. He and his colleagues at Marshall University won the coveted First Amendment award from the society in 1993 for their courageous support of the university's student newspaper and the principles embodied in the First Amendment. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eAcademic Leadership: A Practical Guide to Chairing the Department\u003c\/i\u003e (Anker, 1998), the editor of the online journal, \u003ci\u003eAcademic Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, and the author of many journal articles.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50874004078866,"sku":"9781882982530","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9cb67c2f-1cca-4037-baee-4b2b6bcfe2de.jpg?v=1737979467","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/managing-people-a-guide-for-department-chairs-and-deans-9781882982530","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}