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Who Would Be a Dean? Demonising Deans and the Question of Role Modelling Leadership in Business Schools 

By Catherine Cassell 

What image comes to mind when you think of a Business School Dean? In this essay, Catherine Cassell challenges common stereotypes surrounding the role of the Dean and encourages a more nuanced perspective. By examining the ways in which Deans are perceived and the implications this has for role modelling leadership, Cassell opens up a vital conversation about leadership in higher education and the responsibilities of those who hold such positions. 

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