Call for Chapters: Cultivating Creativity and Navigating Talent Management in Academia

Editors

Mustafa Kayyali, HE Higher Education Ranking, Syrian Arab Republic

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: June 9, 2024
Full Chapters Due: September 1, 2024
Submission Date: September 1, 2024

Introduction

"Cultivating Creativity and Navigating Talent Management in Academia" is an ambitious investigation of the developing environment of talent management inside academic institutions. This comprehensive collection digs at the intricate interplay of talent development, organizational innovation, and creative potential within higher education environments. Drawing on speculative design concepts, the book presents a forward-thinking approach to redesigning personnel management techniques and practices to support innovation, creativity, and excellence in teaching, research, and administration. Through a blend of theoretical insights, actual case studies, and speculative scenarios, this book provides readers with a sophisticated knowledge of the complex processes affecting talent management in academia. From recruitment and retention strategies to professional development initiatives and organizational culture, each chapter offers practical suggestions and interesting perspectives aimed at navigating the difficulties and opportunities inherent in nurturing and leveraging talent within higher education institutions.

Objective

"Cultivating Creativity and Navigating Talent Management in Academia" is destined to make a dramatic impact on the field of higher education management and leadership. By pioneering a speculative design approach to talent management, this book presents a paradigm-shifting perspective that challenges conventional wisdom and promotes inventive thinking among administrators, educators, policymakers, and academics. Through its emphasis on creativity, agility, and adaptation, the book prepares readers with the tools and techniques needed to negotiate the difficulties of people management in an era of rapid change and disruption. By encouraging a culture of experimentation, inquiry, and cooperation, this book has the potential to spark revolutionary change within higher education institutions, ushering forward a new era of innovation, quality, and diversity. Ultimately, "Navigating Talent Management" aspires to empower stakeholders to harness the full potential of talent inside academia, propelling the growth of knowledge, innovation, and societal impact.

Target Audience

This book is targeted at a diverse audience of higher education executives, administrators, faculty members, researchers, and practitioners involved in enhancing talent management techniques and promoting innovation and creativity inside academic institutions. It serves as an excellent resource for university presidents, deans, department chairs, and human resource professionals wanting to establish strategic approaches to talent recruitment, development, and retention. Additionally, faculty members interested in developing a culture of creativity and innovation in their teaching and research will find practical assistance and inspiration in this book. Furthermore, graduate students and scholars investigating themes linked to talent management, organizational design, and innovation in higher education will benefit from the book's multidisciplinary insights and theoretical frameworks. By addressing the needs and interests of a wide variety of stakeholders, "Navigating Talent Management" intends to generate meaningful debate, collaboration, and action toward developing vibrant and dynamic academic communities distinguished by quality, creativity, and inclusivity.

Recommended Topics

1. Speculative Design Thinking: A Framework for Reimagining Talent Management in Higher Education
2. Designing Creative Recruitment Strategies to Attract and Retain Diverse Talent in Academia
3. Fostering a Culture of Innovation and Creativity Through Talent Development Programs
4. The Role of Leadership in Nurturing Innovation and Creativity Among Faculty and Staff
5. Leveraging Technology and Digital Tools for Talent Management and Professional Development
6. Implementing Agile Talent Management Practices to Adapt to Changing Higher Education Landscapes
7. Redesigning Performance Evaluation and Feedback Systems to Cultivate Creativity and Growth
8. Building Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Teams: Strategies for Effective Talent Management
9. Speculative Scenarios for the Future of Talent Management in Higher Education
10. Balancing Stability and Flexibility: Designing Resilient Talent Management Systems
11. Promoting Inclusivity and Equity in Talent Management: Addressing Bias and Barriers
12. Cultivating a Growth Mindset Culture: Nurturing Talent and Encouraging Risk-Taking
13. Designing Mentorship and Coaching Programs to Support Career Development and Innovation
14. Integrating Design Thinking into Talent Management Processes: A Human-Centered Approach
15. Harnessing the Power of Diversity for Creative Problem-solving and Innovation
16. Redefining Success Metrics: Moving Beyond Traditional Measures in Talent Management
17. Speculative Design Workshops: Engaging Stakeholders in Co-Creating Future-Ready Talent Strategies
18. The Role of Physical and Virtual Spaces in Fostering Collaboration and Creativity Among Talent
19. Ethical Considerations in Speculative Talent Management: Ensuring Transparency and Accountability
20. Learning from Failure: Embracing a Culture of Experimentation and Iteration in Talent Management

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before June 9, 2024, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by June 23, 2024 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters are expected to be submitted by September 1, 2024, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Cultivating Creativity and Navigating Talent Management in Academia. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.



Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2025.



Important Dates

June 9, 2024: Proposal Submission Deadline
June 23, 2024: Notification of Acceptance
September 1, 2024: Full Chapter Submission
October 13, 2024: Review Results Returned
November 10, 2024: Final Acceptance Notification
November 17, 2024: Final Chapter Submission



Inquiries

Mustafa Kayyali
HE Higher Education Ranking
kayyali@heranking.com

Classifications


Business and Management; Education
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