Download or read book Effective Communication for Academic Chairs written by Mark Hickson III and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1992-03-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook examines the communication aspects of the management position in academia. Most academic department chairs are not trained in management skills, including communication strategies. While previous works have dealt with personnel and time management issues, this book illustrates how to communicate with faculty, students, consultation teams, and other administrators in ways that improve the workings of a department while decreasing the workload and tension that often accompany the appointment.