Why Is It Harder to Lead an English Department than to Be CEO of IBM?.

Booth, Wayne C.

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ERIC Number: EJ498822

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Publication Date: 1994

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Why Is It Harder to Lead an English Department than to Be CEO of IBM?

Booth, Wayne C.

ADE Bulletin, n109 p7-13 Win 1994

Describes the problems inherent in finding competent leadership for today's college English departments. Outlines the basic kinds of traits and characteristics that would mark both ideal leaders and followers in the academy. Discusses the different kinds of leaders. (HB)

Descriptors: Department Heads, English Curriculum, English Departments, English Instruction, Higher Education, Leadership, Leadership Qualities, Politics of Education

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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