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SUMMARY:Dean and deputy dean leadership in higher education in SADC: Changing roles in changing contexts
DESCRIPTION:Description \nA 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. \nWhy it’s important \nThis high-impact programme sharpens role clarity for deans\, deputies and executive academics\, equipping \nparticipants to lead with confidence\, influence and strategic intent in complex institutional environments. \nParticipants develop personal leadership\, focus on key functional competencies and develop critical networks \nacross the SADC region. This programme equips participants to take up more senior leadership positions. \nObjective \nThe 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. \nWhat to expect \n\nKey competencies developed through the programme include:\nStrategic leadership at the intersection of executive management and academe\nRole clarity and leadership impact for deans\, deputies\, directors and senior academic leaders\nExecutive decision-making in complex higher education environments\nInfluencing and negotiating stakeholder engagement\nSystems thinking and institutional alignment\nCollaborative leadership and change management\nInternational networking and partnership-building across the SADC region and Africa\nClarity on impactful contributions to Africa’s development\n\nWhy attend \nTo develop critical competencies to advance your impact in higher education as well as to grow your SADC network. \nTarget audience \nDeans\, deputy deans\, directors\, deputy directors and leaders in higher education. \nPresenters: Prof. Birgit Schreiber (Strategic Lead: Leadership and Professional Development\, SARUA); Prof. Stephen Simukanga (Executive Director\, SARUA) along with key thought leaders in\, from and\nfor Africa \nCost: SARUA members             USD450\nNon-SARUA members               USD500 \n*To secure your place\, proof of payment must reach SARUA by 30 October. Email to: ed@sarua.africa
URL:https://sarua.africa/event/dean-and-deputy-dean-leadership-in-higher-education-in-sadc-changing-roles-in-changing-contexts-2/
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