Leading and Managing a Unit

Being in a leadership role includes navigating both the technical and social elements of the unit. Leaders need to understand how to navigate the daily processes of getting work done effectively, while also developing and motivating the other people in their unit. The purpose of this unit is to introduce the distinction between management and leadership, then to provide tools and guides for being an effective and ethical leader.

• Challenges for Women in Senior Positions – Quick Tips (Reading time: 10 minutes)
• Challenges for Women in Leadership – Annotated Bibliography (Reading time: 5 minutes)
• Settling In New Staff – Quick Tips (Reading time: 4 minutes)
• Welcoming New Faculty – Quick Tips (Reading time: 8 minutes)