Appointing an Interim Professor of Nursing and Chair of Discipline to Support Strategic Change in Nursing Curriculum and Faculty Leadership
The Brief
A prominent Australian university with multiple campuses in New South Wales and Queensland required an interim academic leader to take on the role of Professor of Nursing and Chair of Discipline.
The university’s academic structure is built around several key faculties, including Business, Law and Arts; Science and Engineering; Education; and Health. Our brief was to find an experienced Interim Professor of Nursing and Chair of Discipline to enable a detailed search for this key member of the Faculty of Health’s executive leadership team. This interim position was crucial for supporting the faculty’s executive leadership team while a permanent appointment was being made.
Increase in General Management Skills
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Increase in Customer Experience Skills
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Increase in People & Culture Skills
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Increase in Data Analytics
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The Process
Future Leadership’s Interim Executive team accessed their pre-qualified candidate database, swiftly conducting interviews to present a shortlist that aligned with the brief.
The appointed candidate brought considerable sector experience, particularly in leadership and workload planning, and was able to commence just two weeks after the initial briefing.
Emerging Capabilities
Leadership in Health Education
Skilled in managing and leading academic health faculties to achieve strategic outcomes.
Curriculum Development
Expertise in revising and implementing nursing curricula to meet contemporary health education standards.
Stakeholder Management
Strong skills in building relationships and maintaining effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Workload Planning
Experience in developing effective workload distribution strategies to ensure faculty productivity and well-being
Change Management
Strong capability to navigate and support teams through periods of significant operational and strategic change
The Outcome
The interim appointee made an immediate impact, providing operational and strategic support to redesign the nursing curriculum.
They effectively guided the team through a period of transformation, ensuring continuity in leadership during the transition.
