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The aim of this paper is to define what creative transformational leadership means in the context of higher education exploring some of the challenges and opportunities of being an educational leader in institutions which are internationalising and competing in a global market. The authors explore some previous studies which have suggested that ?transformational leadership? is the most effective model of leadership, especially in a business context, whereas many educational papers focus on ?creative leadership? This paper suggests that creative transformational leadership might be the ideal approach, analysing what constitutes creative transformational leadership from the perspective of higher education leaders and how they perceive these approaches using in-depth e-interviews. A sample of international academics was recruited from the authors? professional online networks and an online link to a list of ten interview questions was emailed to participants. The sample consisted of Rectors, Vice Rectors, Deans, Heads of Departments and Heads of Programmes (Bachelors and Masters) in Higher Education. There were 28 respondents from 15 countries, but some of the academics were working in an institution in a country which was not their country of origin and several had experience of teaching in more than one country, so the sample was truly international. The findings reveal that the contextual dimension of leadership in higher education plays an important role, especially the rapidly changing social and technological environment, which affects both staff performance and student needs. Other challenges include institutional constraints and lack of resources. However, both the theoretical and empirical research suggest that creative transformational leadership could offer an important approach for the future of higher education in this dynamic, global environment.

The necessity of including syllabi research into current teaching practices is of utmost importance due to the fact that current job markets not only dictate the need for differentiated instruction but also call for novel approaches towards glottodidactic and pedagogical goals within the tertiary educational level. The main aim of this paper is to examine the current status of English for Specific Purposes courses at one of the tertiary educational institutions in order to see whether English for Specific Purposes’ practices are really implemented in language classrooms or whether they exist only on paper. The paper focuses on researching selected points in all the syllabi related to teaching English for Specific Purposes in order to establish the types of syllabi used, possible practices used prior to the syllabi design, focus in the syllabi on General English or English for Specific Purposes and the implementation of practices aimed at integrated skills. The research results call for viable systematic changes in the home department curriculum in the form of introducing courses at the 1st and 2nd cycle of studies, as well as master programmes in English for Specific Purposes, which will enable the provision of competitive teachers and practitioners in the current job market.

The paper analyzes modes in which teaching stuff on Belgrade University perceive Bologna process, in global and local Serbian societal and university context, different administrative and management instances within higher education system, as well as teachers' relation toward these instances and the perception of teachers' place within this new higher education system caught in the intensive process of Bologna transformation. The empirical foundation of this paper represents the research of the labour conditions of university teachers that Center for Educational Policies performed during 2008 on five faculties from Belgrade University.

The technology and economy are constantly changing by their nature, and because of that, there is some pressure on educational institutions to change their structure and functional characteristics. Parallel to global development, especially in the last quarter of a century, there has been an evident change related to the presentation of educational programs, educational technology, learning and teaching, as well as roles in the educational process typically performed by teachers and students. Schools must create a more efficient educational environment, which will take into account the educational needs, generate the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and develop an organizational strategy that will ensure the development of individuals and the sustainability of social life, which will prepare individuals for the inevitable change. Therefore, the paper deals with the problems of resistance to changes in higher education through a theoretical analysis of the problem, while also examining ways for overcoming resistance through concrete actions. The willingness and ability of employees to be actively and appropriately involved in the process of change is one of the key elements that affects the efficiency, profitability, reputation and survival of any organization.