Training to Lead in an Era of Change: Insights From Ad Agency Leaders

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-51
Author(s):  
Sabrina Habib ◽  
Padmini Patwardhan
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Ad Agency

This study examines leadership training in advertising. Interviews with U.S.-based agency professionals revealed the lack of a systematic approach to leadership development. There was a consensus among professionals that training (whether formal or informal) is needed. Despite need and benefits of establishing leadership training programs in agencies, participants acknowledged barriers to doing so. The study also finds a role for advertising education to train the next generation of advertising leaders.

Leading toward new horizons with soft skills

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nida’a K. AbuJbara ◽  
Jody A. Worley
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Measurement Development ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Professional Disciplines

Purpose This paper aims to highlight the importance of soft skills for leadership and offers recommendations for soft skill development training for the next generation of leaders. Design/methodology/approach An integrated review of current research literature was conducted on management, leadership and soft skills to develop recommendations for integrating the development of soft skills in leadership development training protocol. Findings A one-size-fits-all approach does not work for soft skills development or measurement. Each soft skill is defined differently and should be assessed based on different behavioral actions. Progress in this area of measurement development will make a great impact on the use of soft skills. The development of assessment tools for the different soft skills across professional disciplines is assumed to enhance other aspects of transformational leadership such as coaching and mentoring. Research limitations/implications Current strategies for the assessment and measurement of soft skills present an obstacle for including these skills in current leadership training models. Practical implications The paper includes implications for the development of soft skills for the next generation of leaders and offers recommendations for integrating the development of soft skills in leadership training programs. Originality/value This paper fulfills an identified need to study how soft skills can be measured and assessed. This is important given that specific skills vary across professional disciplines and organizational contexts.

Leadership Development Programs for Radiology Residents: A Literature Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 084653712098649
Author(s):  
Aida Ahrari ◽  
Aazad Abbas ◽  
Rajesh Bhayana ◽  
Alison Harris ◽  
Linda Probyn
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Case Series ◽  
The United States ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Radiology Residency ◽  
Radiology Residents

Purpose: Leadership development has become increasingly important in medical education, including postgraduate training in the specialty of radiology. Since leadership skills may be acquired, there is a need to establish leadership education in radiology residency training. However, there is a paucity of literature examining the design, delivery, and evaluation of such programs. The purpose of this study is to collate and characterize leadership training programs across postgraduate radiology residencies found in the literature. Methods: A scoping review was conducted. Relevant articles were identified through a search of Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, Cochrane, PubMed, Scopus, and ERIC databases from inception until June 22, 2020. English-language studies characterizing leadership training programs offered during postgraduate radiology residency were included. A search of the grey literature was completed via a web-based search for target programs within North America. Results: The literature search yielded 1168 citations, with 6 studies meeting inclusion criteria. Four studies were prospective case series and two were retrospective. There was heterogeneity regarding program structure, content, teaching methodology, and evaluation design. All programs were located in the United States. Outcome metrics and success of the programs was variably reported, with a mix of online and in person feedback used. The grey literature search revealed 3 American-based programs specifically catered to radiology residents, and none within Canada. Conclusion: The review highlighted a paucity of published literature describing leadership development efforts within radiology residency programs. The heterogeneity of programs highlighted the need for guidance from regulatory bodies regarding delivery of leadership curricula.

scholarly journals Assisting Leadership Rehabilitation Program to support substitution and succession policy In the Jordanian Customs Department: Field Study - Jordan Customs Department : دور برنامج تأهيل القيادات في دعم سياسة الإحلال والتعاقب في دائرة الجمارك الأردنية: دراسة ميدانية – دائرة الجمارك الأردنية

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Einad Sayel Al-Ta'ani
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Leadership Development Programs

The main objective of this study is to answer the question of the role of leadership training programs in enhancing the leadership skills of the target customs officer in the leadership development programs، The researcher used the descriptive analytical method، The study community is staffed first class (University graduates and comprehensive diploma)، A random sample was selected () Employee From various departments. One of the main results of the study، according to the sample، is that the implementation of this program will enhance leadership skills، at the same time promoting confidence between staff and senior management in achieving fairness and transparency in selection The results of the study confirmed that there are no statistically significant differences in the role of the leadership training programs in enhancing the leadership skills of the employee if he participated in the programs of preparing leaders، The reasons are due to the type of job and training program. also there are statistically significant differences in the role of leadership training programs in the promotion of leadership skills from the point of view of the sample of the department's staff to the leadership development program.

Leadership Development in Counseling Psychology: Voices of Leadership Academy Alumni

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (7) ◽  
pp. 992-1016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amber A. Hewitt ◽  
Laurel B. Watson ◽  
Cirleen DeBlaere ◽  
Franco Dispenza ◽  
Cynthia E. Guzmán ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Counseling Psychology ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Social Identities ◽  
Leadership Academy ◽  
Perceived Impact ◽  
Definition Of

In 2012, the Society of Counseling Psychology instituted the Leadership Academy (LA) to develop a pipeline of diverse leaders within the Society and the field of psychology. The present study aimed to: (a) better understand the retrospective perceived impact of the training on LA alumni, and (b) provide data about how LA alumni view their leadership development within the context of counseling psychology values. Fourteen LA alumni responded to a series of open-ended survey questions, and we examined the data through qualitative content analysis. Results yielded seven thematic categories: (a) Influences of the LA on Leadership Development and Leadership Skills, (b) Supports to Leadership Development, (c) Barriers to Leadership Development, (d) Greater Awareness of Diversity and Social Identities, (e) Growth Areas of the LA, (f) Personal Definition of Leadership, and (g) Leadership Attainment. Implications for leadership training programs are discussed.

scholarly journals EMPOWERING WOMEN AT THE HIGHER INSTITUTIONAL LEVEL: ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (01) ◽  
pp. 150-169
Author(s):  
Summra Khalid ◽  
Wang Dan ◽  
Amir Sohail ◽  
Wahid Raza ◽  
Bushra Khalid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Gender Stereotypes ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Business Education ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Hard Core ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Institutional Level

Purpose – The research study aims to assess the women’s Business education and leadership training program at a higher institutional level in order to examine how the program impacts and contributes to women’s empowerment. Further, this research sought to explore women’s leadership training aspect that has not explicitly elucidated. Besides, this study looks upon women’s self-perception by empowering them with skills and leadership capabilities to change hard-core gender stereotypes in society. Research methodology – The sample size comprised of 82 enrolled female students in the training program. The qualitative statistics (i.e., three focus groups) evaluated with the Kirkpatrick model. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was applied to compare pre-and post-training quantitative data (i.e., questionnaire). Effect size is measured to check the effectiveness of the training program. Findings – The post-training evaluation revealed higher scores in knowledge, tools, and leadership skills. The training program encouraged women to bring change in self-perception and gain confidence for transformative changes in society. Findings support the effectiveness of leadership education and training programs. Research limitations – This research conducted in a Pakistani patriarchal cultural context and one region of Pakistan (Punjab). Hence the results are carefully generalised. The long term outcomes of this leadership training program and women’s performance in the job market are not studied. Practical implications – Findings suggest that a training program positively affects women’s learning, knowledge, and behaviour. Training programs empower women with practical tools for self and business development. The program encouraged women to gain better insight into work-life challenges and enhance personal competencies to gain equal rights. Originality/Value – This research will significantly contribute to the relatively scarce literature on the effectiveness of women’s business education and leadership training programs at a higher institutional level in the Pakistani context for women empowerment.

Addressing the problem of global leadership theory: proposing a cognitive process model for leadership training and development

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey McClellan
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Cognitive Process ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Leadership Competencies ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Global Leadership ◽  
Leadership Theory ◽  
Development Study ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The application of leadership theory to training and development in international leadership contexts is burdened by the idealistic, western-centric, prescriptive nature of many leadership theories. Consequently, theories are needed that are culturally neutral, descriptive and practically applicable to the culturally diverse contexts in which leadership interaction takes place. To this end, the cognitive process model of (Denis et al., 2012) leadership was developed to facilitate leadership development study in a variety of cultural contexts. The model is based on how the human brain functions at its most basic level in leadership situations across cultures and outlines basic principles of leadership associated with these functions. These principles include awareness, decision-making, attention, relationship building, communication and action. This study aims to discuss this model and how it can be used as a framework for doing leadership training and development study in international settings. Design/methodology/approach This paper is conceptual in nature and uses psychological studies on brain function as a foundation for developing a process model of leadership. Findings In contrast the cognitive process model of leadership provides a foundation for understanding what is truly universal when it comes to leadership activities by examining what happens in the brain in any given leadership moment. It then provides a framework for promoting the development of leadership competencies that are essential to practicing the principles and competencies and applying them as one takes action in specific leadership moments at the self, interpersonal, group and team, organizational and social and political community levels. Research limitations/implications The paper has implications for the content, structure and process of leadership development study in relation to training and coaching. Practical implications This model makes it possible to identify how to provide training and education in relation to leadership competencies by identifying which aspects of the competencies are universal and which are situational or culture dependent. Originality/value This study is an original paper exploring the application of this model in the context of global leadership training and development.

Preparing the Right Physicians to be Exceptional Leaders in the 21st Century

2018 ◽  
pp. 56-70
Author(s):  
Kenneth R. Cohen ◽  
Kenneth Hanover
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Alternative Strategies ◽  
Physician Leaders ◽  
The Right ◽  
Formal Leadership

This chapter describes evidence-based strategies found to most effectively maximize the Return On Investment (ROI) of physicians' formal leadership training programs. Recognizing that no two prospective physician leaders are exactly the same, formal leadership training programs cannot be most effective if these do not allow for organizational and situational differences as well as critical differences among physicians' demonstrated personalities and leadership styles. When selecting prospective physician leaders, the authors advocate for an individualized process which requires “Diagnosis Before Treatment,” “Three Dimensional Screening,” and the application of “More Effective Alternative Strategies” in order to avoid committing the “12 Deadly Sins.”

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