Chapter 1. Leadership and Innovation in Higher Education in 2035: The Open Research Agenda

Abstract

This chapter highlights the key areas for the leadership and innovation research agenda in 2035. This agenda will direct researchers’ focus to the core transversal skills that individuals must have amidst the shift toward a greener and digitalized economy. Such skills include leadership, management, creativity, communication and adaptability. The role of macro governmental policies and micro organizational policies is of great significance to ensuring the implementation (if any) of these changes and of core to the research agenda. This chapter will also guide researchers to the challenges at the higher education level that need to be addressed to ensure the balance between the skills and knowledge acquired by workers through education and the needs of businesses in order to increase the productivity and innovation.