In times of deep uncertainty, the university needs to transform
itself into an entrepreneurial entity to maintain long-term evolutionary
fitness. Dynamic Universities (Cambridge University Press, 2026) explores
how strategic, entrepreneurial leadership can help US higher education
institutions thrive amid unprecedented challenges. Drawing on the
dynamic capabilities’ framework, David J. Teece and Sohvi Heaton provide a strategic roadmap to help university leaders identify
emerging opportunities and threats, take decisive action, and sustain
competitiveness. Through compelling case studies including Stanford and
Berkeley and interviews with global university leaders, this book offers
practical insights into managing complexity, fostering innovation, and
building resilient academic ecosystems.
