scholarly journals Improving IT education through leadership development

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-52
Author(s):  
Mohammed B. Lahkim ◽  
Gregory J. Skulmoski ◽  
Russel E. Bruhn
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Technical Skills ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Job Market ◽  
It Education ◽  
It Skills

This paper investigates the integration of leadership training into IT curricula to develop current and future skills needed by the IT job market. The technical and non-technical skills required for IT professionals are presented and a conceptual model for including leadership training in technical courses is outlined. To implement this model, we adopted the Problem-Based Learning approach to teach an IT course. Qualitative and quantitative data were gathered, through a survey, from 52 undergraduate students in the College of Information Technology at Zayed University. Our results show that our adopted approach was successful in teaching IT skills as well as developing leadership skills. Given these findings, we highlight the importance and feasibility of integrating leadership development on a daily basis within technical courses to develop both the technical and non technical skills required by the job market.

Leadership Development in Technology Education

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-98
Author(s):  
Mohammed Lahkim ◽  
Anrieta Draganova
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Leadership Development ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Job Market ◽  
Leadership Model ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Development Course

This research aims to create a methodology for the integration of leadership development in teaching Information Technology (IT) courses by using the Problem Based Learning method (PBL). The research objective was pursued through a review of important current and future leadership skills that IT students need to develop in order to meet IT job market challenges. A conceptual leadership model was developed. This research then investigated the alignment of this conceptual model with the skills requirements of the IT job market and the impact of employing the PBL approach. This study used a quantitative method of survey that was completed by undergraduate students enrolled in an IT web development course. Findings indicated that the use of PBL is an integral part of the process of daily leadership development in teaching IT courses. Students’ perceptions were studied and positive views were recorded.

scholarly journals Finding a path to growth as a leader: a medical learner perspective

BMJ Leader ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
David A Benrimoh ◽  
Jordan D Bohnen ◽  
Justin N Hall
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Leadership Education ◽  
Formal Training ◽  
Clinician Educators ◽  
Clinical Environments ◽  
Learner Perspective ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Postgraduate Medicine

Physicians are often required to lead teams in clinical and non-clinical environments but may not receive formal training in advance of these opportunities. In this commentary, three medical learners discuss their views on leadership education in undergraduate and postgraduate medicine, arguing that leadership development should be more explicitly integrated into training programmes and that medical leaders need to be better recognised for their contributions to this field, much like expert clinicians, clinician-educators and clinician-scientists are recognised for theirs. After reviewing the published literature in this domain, reflecting on their experiences engaging with medical leaders and attending a leadership education summit, the authors conclude that, as initial steps towards improving leadership training in medical education, faculties and programmes should commit to incorporating leadership training into their curricula, and strive to deliberately connect learners interested in leadership with practising clinician-leaders with an eye towards improving learners’ leadership skills. These first steps could help to catalyse the necessary shift towards improved leadership education and better patient care.

Leadership training in family medicine residency: a scoping review

BMJ Leader ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 239-245
Author(s):  
Stephanie Godard ◽  
Savithiri Ratnapalan
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Family Medicine Residency ◽  
Select Group ◽  
Integrated Leadership ◽  
Training Programmes

BackgroundGraduate medical education, including family medicine residency, has historically focused on building clinical competencies with little attention paid to leadership skills, leaving residents feeling ill-prepared for leadership roles after training.ObjectiveTo analyse the format, content and outcomes of leadership training programmes offered to family medicine residents.MethodsA MEDLINE (OvidSP) literature search from 1976 to October 2018 for articles on Family Medicine AND Residency AND Leadership Programs retrieved 184 articles. After reviewing inclusion and exclusion criteria, 12 articles were chosen for full review and synthesis.ResultsThree articles described leadership training available to Family Medicine all residents while nine focused on a select group. Programme format and content varied, ranging from a 1-day programme on emotional intelligence to a 5-year integrated leadership track. The most comprehensive curricula were longitudinal and offered to a small group of residents. Inclusive programmes often taught leadership through the lens of a specific competency. Mixed teaching methods were valued including online learning, simulations, small group discussions, mentorship, reflection, placements and projects. Conceptual frameworks were inconsistently used and programme evaluation seldom addressed high-level or long-term outcomes.ConclusionsLeadership skills are important for all family physicians; however, there is limited literature on comprehensive leadership development during training. Existing curricula were described in this review and we suggest a longitudinal mixed-methods programme integrated throughout residency, covering basic comprehensive skills for all residents. However, evaluative data were limited, and a considerable gap remains in how to effectively approach leadership development in family medicine residency, warranting ongoing research.

Preparing anesthesiology residents to lead: a leadership seminar

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-111
Author(s):  
Danielle Cobb ◽  
Timothy W. Martin ◽  
Terrie Vasilopoulos ◽  
Erik W. Black ◽  
Chris R. Giordano
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Leadership Development ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Clinical Leadership ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Leadership Development Program

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss a unique leadership curriculum developed at the University of Florida and its impact on the leadership skills and values of the anesthesiology residents since its conception. The authors instituted a voluntary anesthesiology residency leadership development program at their institution to fill a perceived gap in leadership training. Mounting evidence reveals that strong clinical leadership skills improve outcomes for patients and health-care institutions. Additionally, this growing body of literature indicates that optimal outcomes result from effective team behaviors and skills, which are directed through the requisite clinical leadership. Unfortunately, adding leadership training into the existing medical education curriculum is a formidable challenge regardless of the level of learner. Design/methodology/approach To evaluate learners, the authors used the Aspiring leaders in Healthcare-Empowering individuals, Achieving excellence, Developing talents instrument, which is a validated and reliable assessment of leadership competency in health-care professionals. In 2017, the authors surveyed the past five graduating classes from the department (classes of 2012-2016), using the two graduating classes before the program’s implementation as a historical control group. Findings The survey was sent to 96 people, of whom 70 responded (73 per cent). Those participants who usually or always participated in the program responded with higher leadership-readiness skills scores than those who occasionally, rarely or never participated in the program. Notably, those who had participated in another leadership development course at any time had higher skills scores than those who had never participated. Originality/value The study’s data provide evidence that residents who either, often or always participated in the leadership development program perceived themselves to be better equipped to become effective health-care leaders as opposed to residents who never, rarely or occasionally participated.

scholarly journals Leadership for All: An Internal Medicine Residency Leadership Development Program

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 587-591 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jared M. Moore ◽  
David A. Wininger ◽  
Bryan Martin
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Educational Programming ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Safe Patient Care ◽  
Team Decision ◽  
Leadership Development Program ◽  
Academic Year

ABSTRACT Background  Developing effective leadership skills in physicians is critical for safe patient care. Few residency-based models of leadership training exist. Objective  We evaluated residents' readiness to engage in leadership training, feasibility of implementing training for all residents, and residents' acceptance of training. Methods  In its fourth year, the Leadership Development Program (LDP) consists of twelve 90-minute modules (eg, Team Decision Making and Bias, Leadership Styles, Authentic Leadership) targeting all categorical postgraduate year (PGY) 1 residents. Modules are taught during regularly scheduled educational time. Focus group surveys and discussions, as well as annual surveys of PGY-1s assessed residents' readiness to engage in training. LDP feasibility was assessed by considering sustainability of program structures and faculty retention, and resident acceptance of training was assessed by measuring attendance, with the attendance goal of 8 of 12 modules. Results  Residents thought leadership training would be valuable if content remained applicable to daily work, and PGY-1 residents expressed high levels of interest in training. The LDP is part of the core educational programming for PGY-1 residents. Except for 2 modules, faculty presenters have remained consistent. During academic year 2014–2015, 45% (13 of 29) of categorical residents participated in at least 8 of 12 modules, and 72% (21 of 29) participated in at least 7 of 12. To date, 125 categorical residents have participated in training. Conclusions  Residents appeared ready to engage in leadership training, and the LDP was feasible to implement. The attendance goal was not met, but attendance was sufficient to justify program continuation.

Wage Inequality of IT Professionals in India

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-31
Author(s):  
Manoj Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Wage Inequality ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Annual Survey ◽  
Relative Demand ◽  
It Education ◽  
Demand Shifts ◽  
Wage Disparities ◽  
It Skills

Using annual survey data from 6 cities in different regions of India, the author analyzes the rapid increase in wage inequality of information technology (IT) professionals in India from 2002 to 2015. The author describes within-group and between-group wage inequality trends and decompose wage inequality change into changes in the distribution of IT professionals in IT sectors attributes, both observed and unobserved, and changes in the returns to those attributes. The author finds that growing regional wage disparities, rising returns to unobserved IT skills, and rising returns to IT education explain most of the wage inequality increase. Rising IT skill premiums are due primarily to increasing relative demand for IT skilled professionals within IT sectors rather than to demand shifts across IT sectors. The timing of wage inequality change has been erratic, suggesting a key role played by reform policies.

South West England leadership training survey (2019)

BMJ Leader ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. leader-2020-000308
Author(s):  
Samuel Hayward ◽  
Sophie McGlade ◽  
Samantha Cockburn ◽  
Ben Ballisat ◽  
Freya Smith-Jack ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Junior Doctor ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Leadership And Management ◽  
South West ◽  
South West England

IntroductionThe National Health Service Long Term Plan recognises that excellent quality care requires great leadership. Understanding junior doctor experiences of leadership development can inform organisations to improve trainee leadership skills.MethodsA survey of South West (SW) England trainees was conducted to capture views on leadership and management training.ResultsResults came from 190 trainees across both SW deaneries, areas of practice and all training stages. Respondents agreed that leadership skills are important for doctors (n=186; 99%). Lack of time was indicated as a barrier to developing leadership skills (n=139; 75.5%). Audits and quality improvement projects were used for developing leadership skills. Colleagues were the main source of support.DiscussionSW trainees recognise the importance of developing leadership skills, underlining the need to prioritise opportunities for leadership development. Respondents had ideas to improve areas of practice, where ideas were supported, they were implemented.ConclusionCompared with national findings SW trainee experiences are positive, with more ideas implemented, more time for developing skills and more resources used. Activities engaged in closely aligned to the 70:20:10 model of leadership. Trainees should be encouraged to access support from peers and create networks of opportunity. Additional research in this area is needed.

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.

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