Leadership in an academic discipline

Abstract

Leading an academic discipline poses moral and ethical challenges, requiring a special set of capabilities. Leadership in a clinical academic discipline involves leading the transformation of education, research, leadership and patient care. Daily struggles within strategic, political and cultural milieu are the norm and effective leaders are able to navigate through these struggles and see opportunities for growth.

Keywords: Ethical leadership; Leader; Leadership; Management; Manager; Mission; Strategicl plan; Strategy; Vision.