Successful Approaches to Administration: An Agricultural Perspective

A guide to the process of effective administration in higher education, government, business, and other contexts, this helpful book by a former university dean and director and an undersecretary and chief scientist for the Department of Agriculture gives useful advice on leadership.

Being an administrator comes with immense responsibility. With all the unique challenges of your department, how can you ensure that things run smoothly at all levels from your position as a leader? How can you establish good methods for evaluating your organization's success-as well as your own?

Author Gale A. Buchanan has spent his decades-long career in administrative roles with the Land-Grant University System, the National Guard, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He holds a deep understanding of what it takes to be successful in leadership. By providing a collection of articles, presentations, speeches, and research, Gale has crafted a clear path to personal and organizational growth.

Grounded in the sphere of agriculture, these examples, ideas, and principles can be applied anywhere. Young professionals who aspire to make an impact in their roles and who value learning the best ways to make a difference through planning, decision, and good communication will value this book.

For anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the art and science of administration, this book is for you. It will provide the tools and skills you need to succeed-whatever the challenge.