Going Global and University Competitiveness: Skill set for strategic leadership

Abstract

The terms “globalisation” and “internationalisation” of university have received a lot attention worldwide.  Yet, being internationally visible does not mean that the university is properly internationalised. A university requires capacity to harnessing the power of strategic partnership and attracting renowned intellectuals to attain the global status and international appeal. University leadership must foster a holistic ecosystem in addressing community issues in line with SDGs.  An integrative analytical framework for the strategic leadership combining three different areas of research:  job related competencies, interpersonal competencies, and personal competencies is proposed, juxtaposing two dimensions – value and uniqueness – revealing different forms of university’s leadership.