In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, leadership expert and author Aaron K. Olson discusses the importance of strategic leadership in higher education, emphasizing adaptive strategic thinking, systems thinking, and the balance between shared governance and innovation. He highlights the need for provosts to navigate pitfalls in strategic change and the role of directive leadership in certain contexts. Olson also shares insights on effective leadership practices and recommends Richard Rumelt's book, The Crux, as a valuable resource for understanding strategy.

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