The Chronicle Productivity Guide to Leading a Department

You may view chairing a department as an unexpected opportunity, a dream you’ve always had, or a temporary jail term you’ve been forced to serve. Or maybe you’re weighing the possibility of becoming chair but you’re not sure what it entails. This guide will help you figure that out and, if you take on the role, flourish in it.

Gain insight into these key areas:

• How to decide when to take the job – or when to pass it up
• Guidance on serving with integrity, efficiency, and vision
• How to succeed at fundraising and relationship building
• Tips for moving up the administrative ranks

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