• Written by experienced administrators involved in the growth of high-ranked institutions • Includes matters relevant to NAAC accreditation, UGC norms and ISO certification • Separate chapters on Planning, Organizing, Directing, Controlling and Coordination • Discussion on best practices in human resource management, staffing and motivating • A separate chapter on the legal aspects of managing an institution • Step-wise operational guidance in matters of governance, leadership and management • A concluding chapter collating experience-based principles of governance of an institution • Flow charts have been added to make this book reader-friendly • Readers can develop working models by reading through this book Description Defined quality standards and regulatory systems in higher education institutions across India, set by the Government of India, have encouraged institutions to embrace such mechanisms for sustainable global presence and service. This requires multilayered passion at the institutional level, to build a progressive collegial environment and to implement mechanisms to strengthen its competence. To address this need, this book is written by a team of experts with experience in accreditation and certification processes, compiling their collective experience and know-how of effective leadership and governance of institutions of higher learning in health sciences and healthcare facilities. This book is targeted to management students, teachers, managers and administrative set of people engaged in management of higher education, especially to the level of a healthcare university. The book can be a good reference to any young educational institution. The principles discussed can also be applied to any organization striving to achieve quality and competency.