A Leadership Capability Framework for South African Higher Education

Rapid changes in economy, society, technology, and politics, alongside reduced subsidies, curriculum decolonisation, and Covid-19 disruptions, challenge South African Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). This study examines leadership capabilities needed to navigate these complexities, identifying...

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Main Authors: Michael Stanley Cloete, Sonja Grobler
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Language:deu
Published: Globethics Publications 2025-06-01
Series:Journal of Ethics in Higher Education
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Online Access:https://jehe.globethics.net/article/view/8339
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Leadership
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Higher Education
adaptability
new technologies
title A Leadership Capability Framework for South African Higher Education
title_full A Leadership Capability Framework for South African Higher Education
title_fullStr A Leadership Capability Framework for South African Higher Education
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title_short A Leadership Capability Framework for South African Higher Education
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capability framework
South Africa
Higher Education
adaptability
new technologies
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