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CHAPTER 6 : SYNTHESIS OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND 
IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH 
6.1  
INTRODUCTION 
 
The aim of this study has been to investigate, compare and document the experiences of 
women academic HoDs in higher education management in South Africa and the United 
Kingdom with a view to understanding the challenges and responsibilities entailed by the 
middle management position of HoD for women in the current climate of transformation 
and restructuring in universities. Such an understanding would provide an insight into the 
female perspective of management and leadership and thereby promote a deeper 
appreciation of the contribution of women to higher education leadership and 
management. In this chapter a synthesis of significant findings, conclusions and 
implications for policy and research are presented.