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Leading and Managing Organizational Units

Leaders and managers take an integrated approach to their area of responsibility

They act in the economic interests of their area of responsibility and UZH. They set goals that align with the strategic goals of UZH and those of their unit. They develop measures to achieve these goals and ensure that employees are able to implement them. They put in place quality assurance measures and regularly check that goals are being achieved. Where possible, they involve staff in decision making.

Basic principles/applications*
Strategic Principles
Finance Handbook of the University of Zurich (with UZH Login) 

Internal Control System (ICS) (with UZH Login) 
Financial Management (with UZH Login)

Support and continuing education*
CAS Leadership und Governance an Hochschulen (in German) 
Leadership Consulting   
Trainings of the Finance Office 
Leadership Program for Professors 
 

Leaders and managers create the right framework

They establish clear responsibilities, create functional organizational and management structures, and plan their use of resources. They ensure appropriate working conditions and provide the information needed for the work to be performed.

Basic principles/applications*
Stellenbudget (in German) (mit UZH Login) 
Finanzbudget (in German) (mit UZH Login)
Safety, Security and Environment (in German) 
House Regulations

Support and continuing education*
Trainings of the Finance Office
UZH Leadership Development Program (in German)   
Hochschul- & Wissenschaftsmanagement (in German)

Leaders and managers think ahead

They look to the future. They set out a vision for their area of responsibility and involve their team members in this process. They actively manage change. They consider the context within and outside the university in their actions. They weigh up risks and uphold UZH’s reputation through their actions.

Basic principles/applications*
Strategic Principles 
The University of Zurich Mission Statement  
Excellence
Succession Planning

Support and continuing education*
CAS Leadership und Governance an Hochschulen (in German)
Leadership Consulting

Leaders and managers use resources sparingly

They use university and environmental resources responsibly and sparingly. They ensure this is implemented in their organizational unit. They reflect on how their organizational unit contributes to sustainable development.

Basic principles/applications*
Sustainability
Sustainability Policy 
Tips for Sustainable ActionTips for integrating Sustainability in Teaching

Support and continuing education*
Sustainability Newsletter 
UZH Leadership Development Program (in German)

* not exhaustive

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Worksheet Leadership and Management Principles

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