5.3.3 Presentation of parallel themes from the survey and interviews 5.3.3.1 Motivation and career direction
There are as many motivations for becoming a HoD as there are HoDs. When the
participants in this study were asked to share what had motivated them to accept or apply
for the position of HoD, several reasons emerged. Foremost was the need to make a
contribution and difference, to be involved in a management role which would enable the
understanding of university systems and policies as well as affording improvement of
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research. Here are some selected excerpts of the motivating factors expressed by the