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Biological science academics desire formal leadership skills training, which is currently lacking. They prefer a systemic, collective leadership approach, highlighting a need for improved professional development programs in universities.

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Background:

  • Leadership skills are crucial for academic staff in universities, particularly in the biological sciences, for mentoring and career development.
  • Formal leadership training and appraisal are not standard practice for biological sciences staff, and their specific needs are unknown.
  • Existing management training differs from essential leadership skills, creating a gap in professional development.

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  • To explore leadership dimensions, training needs, and attitudes among biological sciences academic staff.
  • To assess current leadership practices and identify desired training in the biological sciences.
  • To evaluate leadership attitudes using the Leadership Attitudes and Belief scale (LABS) for Systemic versus Hierarchical orientations.

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  • An online questionnaire was distributed to biological science academics and staff.
  • The survey incorporated the Leadership Attitudes and Belief scale (LABS) to assess leadership attitudes.
  • Analysis focused on academic staff, examining leadership dimensions in relation to career stage, gender, age, role, and experience.

Main Results:

  • Biological science staff possess knowledge of leadership but strongly desire formal training.
  • Access to leadership training is limited, though management training is available.
  • Academics demonstrated a preference for Systemic leadership, characterized by collective and supportive approaches.
  • Leadership skills are highly valued but underprovided in the biological sciences academic workplace.

Conclusions:

  • There is a clear and unmet demand for formal leadership skills training within the biological sciences academic community.
  • Biological science academics favor a Systemic leadership style, emphasizing collaboration and support.
  • Embedding specific leadership skills training into professional development and teaching programs is essential for biological sciences staff.