STRENGTHENING LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS THROUGH COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS OF COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AND RESEARCH FACULTY

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane WALKER ◽  
Benjamin GRAY ◽  
Martha A. WALKER ◽  
Terrence THOMAS
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Leadership Practices Inventory ◽  
State University ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Leadership Programs ◽  
Leadership Development Programs ◽  
Globalized World

There is an ongoing need for community leadership development programs particularly in rural communities. Cooperative Extension leadership programs have focused on building leadership skills to enhance the capacity of communities to address the challenges of the postmodern era and the demands of a globalized world. To justify the resources needed to meet the leadership development needs, extension must demonstrate the effectiveness of leadership development programs. The Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) developed by researchers at North Carolina A&T State University in collaboration with Virginia Polytechnic Institute State University will provide extension practitioners with a valid and reliable instrument to assess the performance of leadership development programs.

Equipping students for leadership through community engagement

2020 ◽  
pp. 136548022096929
Author(s):  
Gladys Ingasia Ayaya
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Character Education ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Private School ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Leadership Development Programs ◽  
Qualitative Research Study

The contribution of community engagement towards shaping leadership development in students is an area that is not well explored in research. A study was conducted to establish the type of leadership skills and values that were acquired by a group of students from an established private school in Johannesburg, South Africa, while they served an underprivileged community. The private school adheres to both Round Square discoveries framework and the International Boys’ School Coalition’s character education and practices the leadership development programs that have been developed by the two organisations. This was a qualitative research study within the constructivist paradigm with a phenomenological approach. Reflection sheets were used to collect data from 120 students. The data was analysed through discourse analysis, where all recurrent terms were coded, and the codes grouped into themes which were then matched against existing literature, the Round Square discoveries framework and the International Boys’ School Coalition’s character education. The study found that community engagement experience helped refine the character of the students, affording them opportunities to develop leadership skills and values that would see them adjust well into the 21st century way of life. The study was, however, not able to determine how other learning areas and developmental fields impacted on the leadership development of the students.

Strategic leadership competencies: what is it and how to develop it?

2016 ◽  
Vol 48 (8) ◽  
pp. 394-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zumalia Norzailan ◽  
Rozhan B. Othman ◽  
Hiroyuki Ishizaki
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Leadership Competencies ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Strategic Leadership ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Leadership Programs ◽  
Empirical Examination ◽  
Leadership Development Programs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Practice Experience

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the nature of strategic leader competencies and the learning methodologies that should be used to develop them. Design/methodology/approach A review of the literature on strategizing was done to formulate a model of strategic leadership competencies. This paper also draws from various work on learning to propose how strategic leadership competencies program should be designed. Findings The literature highlights the importance of incorporating deliberate practice, experience density, reflective learning and mentoring into strategic leadership development programs. Research limitations/implications This is a conceptual work that draws from secondary material. Further empirical examination can help validate the ideas proposed here. Practical implications This paper provides a better understanding of how developing strategic leadership competencies are distinct from other leadership programs. It also provides practitioners with an understanding on how to design their strategic leadership development programs. Originality/value This paper adds a new dimension to the discourse on strategic leadership development programs by bringing together learning theories from sports education and managerial learning.

Enhancing leadership skills with action learning: a promising way to improve the effectiveness of leadership development

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 13-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Belet
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Action Learning ◽  
Leadership Education ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Leadership Development Programs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Learning ◽  
Management Institutions

Purpose The paper aims to describe the use of the World Institute for Action Learning method to develop leadership skills of managers and future managers. Design/methodology/approach Brief description of the methodology of this version of action learning (AL) based on field experiences. Findings AL is an effective tool for the development of leadership skills. It proposes a new learning model, and it opens up new opportunities for future leadership development programs and management education curriculum. Originality/value This paper will be of value to organizations considering various approaches to develop the competencies of their managers, leaders and to management institutions looking for ways to improve their leadership education offerings.

scholarly journals The Need for Sustainable Leadership in Academia – a German Case Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Verena Haage ◽  
Linn Voss ◽  
Daniela Nguyen ◽  
Friderike Eggert
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Sustainable Leadership ◽  
Leadership Development Programs ◽  
Academic Leaders ◽  
Current State ◽  
Academic System ◽  
Party Funding

AbstractAcademic leaders are selected based on their publication record, citation index and acquisition of third party funding. However, heading a successful research team, also requires leadership skills. Despite the clear need, leadership development has been systematically neglected in the present academic system. At the same time, growing evidence suggests that leadership styles of academic supervisors can dramatically affect the mental health of academic employees as well as drive highly skilled researchers out of academia. Here, we assessed the current state of academic leadership in the German academic system by surveying 368 participants currently employed in academia in Germany. We report that 64% of current academic leaders did not feel prepared for their current position while 86% of participants expressed their interest in leadership development programs offered by their research institutions. Our results highlight the demand for leadership development programs in German academic institutions to ensure a more efficient academic system.

Building Capacity through Student Leadership Development and Practices

2017 ◽  
pp. 29-41
Author(s):  
Maria Martinez Witte ◽  
Jane B. Teel ◽  
Leslie A. Cordie ◽  
James E. Witte
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Student Leadership ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Leadership Programs ◽  
Leadership Development Programs ◽  
Building Capacity ◽  
Student Leadership Development ◽  
Emerging Leadership

Student leadership programs are prominent within educational institutions and continue to be altered in order to incorporate emerging leadership concepts. This chapter provides an introduction to changing leadership variables that are affecting students. Also included is an overview of leadership development programs and research and relevant student leadership programs and research studies. Best practices for developing capacity and creating student leadership development experiences are provided as well as future trends in the field.

scholarly journals Building Engaged Communities—A Collaborative Leadership Approach

Smart Cities ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marisa Cleveland ◽  
Simon Cleveland
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Collaborative Leadership ◽  
Community Leadership ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Leadership Programs ◽  
Leadership Development Programs ◽  
Conceptual Paper ◽  
The Relationship

Community engagement is essential for building smart cities. While leaders who participate in community leadership development programs create engaged communities, there is a gap in literature on the role leadership programs play in the formation of engaged communities. This conceptual paper examines the relationship between collaborative leadership and leadership development programs in order and their role in fostering engaged communities. Recommendations for future research on building effective leadership programs are proposed.

Leadership development strategy: the missing links

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shilpa Kabra Maheshwari ◽  
Jaya Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Competitive Growth ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Leadership Development Programs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Business Complexity ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Current volatile environments, business complexity, and leadership gaps are compelling organizations to deploy effective leadership development strategies. Fueled by competitive growth and people challenges, efforts continue to scale up but fail to create the desired leaders. This paper aims to address the missing links and calls for new ways of deploying leadership development strategy. Design/methodology/approach Qualitative data on experiential feedback have been collected from participants and stakeholders of leadership development programs in Indian organizations. Findings An integrated six-step approach to leadership development has been proposed for scholars and practitioners. Practical implications From the practitioner’s perspective, this study contributes to the field of leadership development by challenging the relevance of current approaches. It also adds to the scholarly literature on leadership development in the context of the organization and the individual. Originality/value Current studies in the area of leadership development in the Indian context are scarce.

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