Leadership and change management to transform tertiary agricultural education institutions.

Abstract

Abstract This chapter explores the concepts of leadership and change management within the context of transforming Africa's tertiary agricultural education (TAE) sector, and more specifically its universities. Sections 6.2 and 6.3 focus on existing leadership practices in African TAE institutions and a vision for their future transformation. Sections 6.4 and 6.5 more specifically address the role of leadership in effecting this transformation, and best practices for such leadership. Section 6.6 analyses the challenges associated with successfully managing organizational change. Section 6.7 provides a brief conclusion.