Description

A two-day in-person Dean and Deputy Dean Leadership Programme by SARUA in Johannesburg, bringing together deans and deputies to gain role clarity, lead effectively at the intersection of executive and academe and build strong international networks across the SADC region with esteemed thought leaders exploring real-life challenges.

Why it’s important

This high-impact programme sharpens role clarity for deans, deputies and executive academics, equipping

participants to lead with confidence, influence and strategic intent in complex institutional environments.

Participants develop personal leadership, focus on key functional competencies and develop critical networks

across the SADC region. This programme equips participants to take up more senior leadership positions.

Objective

The objective of this two-day in-person programme is to strengthen leadership effectiveness at the intersection of executive management and academe, bolstering the faculty leadership, with the outcome of enhanced role clarity, strategic decision-making capability and the development of a strong, connected SADC-wide network of senior academic leaders.

What to expect

• Key competencies developed through the programme include:
• Strategic leadership at the intersection of executive management and academe
• Role clarity and leadership impact for deans, deputies, directors and senior academic leaders
• Executive decision-making in complex higher education environments
• Influencing and negotiating stakeholder engagement
• Systems thinking and institutional alignment
• Collaborative leadership and change management
• International networking and partnership-building across the SADC region and Africa
• Clarity on impactful contributions to Africa’s development

Why attend

To develop critical competencies to advance your impact in higher education as well as to grow your SADC network.

Target audience

Deans, deputy deans, directors, deputy directors and leaders in higher education.

Presenters: Prof. Birgit Schreiber (Strategic Lead: Leadership and Professional Development, SARUA); Prof. Stephen Simukanga (Executive Director, SARUA) along with key thought leaders in, from and
for Africa

Cost: SARUA members             USD450
Non-SARUA members               USD500

*To secure your place, proof of payment must reach SARUA by 30 October. Email to: ed@sarua.africa