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Successfully climbing the academic leadership ladder
Carole Kenner1, Jana L Pressler
1College of Nursing, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK 73117, USA. Carole-Kenner@ouhsc.edu
Nurse Educator
|April 8, 2006
Summary
New nursing deans often lack preparation for their roles. This article offers practical survival tips for academic nursing leadership, covering contract negotiation, team building, and organizational adaptation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Leadership
- Academic Administration
Background:
- Many newly appointed nursing deans lack adequate preparation.
- Transitioning into academic executive roles presents unique challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide practical guidance and survival tips for new and aspiring nursing deans.
- To address common challenges faced by academic nursing leadership teams.
Main Methods:
- The authors, experienced deans, share personal insights and practical advice.
- Content is based on real-world experiences in academic nursing leadership.
Main Results:
- Key areas covered include executive contract negotiation and faculty line acquisition.
- Strategies for building effective teams and managing personnel are discussed.
- Guidance on creating adaptable organizational structures is provided.
Conclusions:
- New nursing deans can benefit from experienced-based strategies for success.
- Proactive management of contracts, teams, and organizational structure is crucial for effective deanship.