President Marc Jerry part of panel discussion around Academic Leadership in a Crisis

This week, Renison President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Marc Jerry had the opportunity to speak to the University of Waterloo’s Academic Leadership Program for Chairs and Associate Deans.

The theme was “Academic Leadership in Crisis” and the session was facilitated by Dr. Marty Cooke, Assistant Vice-President, Academic – Leadership and Strategic Initiatives at Waterloo. On the panel, along with Dr. Jerry, was Dalhousie University President Emeritus Dr. Richard Florizone and Waterloo Dean of Health Dr. Lili Liu.

The panel discussed a range of topics including: how to identify early warning signs that a problem may become a crisis, communications during a crisis, and balancing competing demands arising during a crisis. Panelists used their own experience and expertise to weigh in and suggest how a leader might prepare for possible crises and how they could rebuild trust and momentum after a crisis has passed.

Thanks go to the facilitator and to all who were able to attend and participate in this fruitful discussion.