ABSTRACT
This part conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the key concepts discussed in the preceding chapters. The part provides a focus on the ¬enhancement of leadership capacity from within the institution. Utilisation of existing capability translates into investment in people resourced by those people, and the part provides a framework for decision-making when developing an internal leadership development offering. The myths and realities of leadership and leadership development in higher education (HE) are presented as a backdrop to discussion. The part offers the reader poignant commentary on the shock of leadership, how individuals outside HE prepare for leadership, and the critical evaluation of whether or not a leadership opportunity should be taken up. A framework for developing institutional leadership capacity from within is presented with the elements of informality, collegiality, and familiarity used to justify improved utilisation of existing resource.
