Grounded in the belief that effective leadership inspires and motivates those responsible for an organization’s success, this book helps higher education administrators and academic leaders systematically enhance faculty productivity and well-being. Ford introduces a comprehensive framework focused on motivation and optimal functioning, offering strategies to recruit and retain talented faculty, design supportive workload and evaluation systems, increase compensation and external funding, and prevent burnout. Through firsthand accounts and insights, faculty participants share how and why they were motivationally impacted by each innovation. Essential for current and aspiring leaders, this book provides practical guidance on creating work environments where faculty feel energized, supported, and ready to thrive.
Grounded in the belief that effective leadership inspires and motivates those responsible for an organization’s success, this book helps higher education administrators and academic leaders systematically enhance faculty productivity and well-being.
