Providing leadership and strategic direction to an integrated academic portfolio, maintaining and developing academic excellence, contemporary sector-leading content delivery, and outstanding service and support to the institute’s students.
The Brief
Our team was pleased to partner with a Melbourne based APAC business education institute in the appointment of its new Dean of Management. Below were the capability requirements:
- Ability to integrate activities across organisational boundaries and disciplines to meet the needs of students and industry, through tailored programs and outcomes-related research.
- Ability to work collaboratively within the College of Business, across the University and globally with external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and a collegial environment.
- Academic leadership experience at a senior level, with a strong track record in research, funding and publications.
- Ability to manage change in a dynamic environment.
- A commitment to contributing to the development of the College of Business and its strategic planning.
- Operational management skills, with the ability to manage a significant team and resources.
Candidate net Promote Score
Future Leadership combines truly personalised relationships with innovative technology solutions to ensure an approachable and efficient process for all our Net Promoter Score across clients, successful candidates and unsuccessful candidates is well above industry standard.
Candidates supported every year
We maintain genuine relationships with past candidates and continue to support them with leadership solutions long term, after they land their role.
Senior Women Appointed since 2002
Over half of the executive search assignments undertaken by our team have resulted in the appointment of outstanding female or LGBTQI+ leaders to high profile roles.
Candidate Retention Rate for 12 months since 2002
Our thorough briefing process and ability to engage passive candidates mean that we go to great lengths to find the right person for the role – long term!
The Process
Detailed research and mapping covered high calibre potential candidates at Pro Vice-Chancellor, Executive Dean, and Dean levels in Australia and targeted international locations, in addition to heads of large schools or colleges who may be ready to step up.
Our team reached out to individuals across these networks, engaging in dialogue to ascertain advice and recommendations of potential candidates, who were then encouraged to apply and were interviewed by Future Leadership consultants to evaluate their fit with the requirements and culture of the university.
A print and online advertising campaign supplemented the search, and a longlist of four women and three men was presented, including candidates based in Australia, the UK, and Ireland.
Emerging Capabilities
University Lecturing
This skill involves delivering lectures at a university level, typically in a specialised academic discipline. It requires the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, engage students in learning, and employ effective teaching methodologies to ensure knowledge transfer.
Academic Advising
This skill refers to providing guidance and support to students throughout their academic journey. It involves helping students choose courses, navigate academic challenges, and plan their studies in line with their career goals, ensuring they stay on track for graduation.
Guest Lecturing
This skill involves delivering lectures as a visiting academic or professional expert in a specific subject area. It requires the ability to engage with a new group of students, provide insightful and relevant content, and bring an external perspective to enrich the learning experience.
Science
This skill encompasses the understanding and application of scientific principles and methodologies. It includes conducting research, experimenting, analysing data, and applying scientific knowledge in practical settings across various fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, or environmental science.
Student Affairs
This skill involves managing and overseeing non-academic aspects of student life within an educational institution. It includes student services such as wellbeing, housing, counselling, extracurricular activities, and ensuring students have the support they need to succeed both academically and personally.
The Outcome
Four candidates were selected for interview, presenting to the panel on their perceived key priorities for the role and how they would address them.
The successful candidate was an accomplished academic leader with a strong focus on student engagement and teaching outcomes. Having held senior leadership roles, including Assistant Dean, Teaching and Learning, the appointed Dean had led the development and oversight of international programmes with partner universities in Asia. The candidate’s vision for the role aligned with the institution’s strategic goals, ensuring the ongoing success of the College of Business.
