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A Case Study of Multi-Institutional Leadership Circles to Support Faculty Leadership Development
Kristin K Janke1, Kathryn J Smith2, Michael H Nelson3
1University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|September 20, 2024
Summary
Leadership Circles (LC) offer an accessible, flexible approach to academic leadership development. This program fostered supportive relationships and practical application of leadership skills beyond traditional workshops.
Area of Science:
- Academic leadership development
- Organizational psychology
- Higher education administration
Background:
- Traditional leadership workshops often fall short in addressing complex, real-world academic challenges.
- A need exists for innovative, practical leadership development programs in higher education.
- Leadership Circles (LC) were designed as a novel, multi-institutional approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the anticipated and unanticipated outcomes of the Leadership Circles (LC) program.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of LCs in addressing real-world academic leadership challenges.
- To identify the mechanisms supporting LC functioning and participant development.
Main Methods:
- A case study approach was employed to analyze LC functioning and outcomes.
- Virtual small group consultations with rotating roles were utilized.
- Focus groups with LC Advisors were conducted, and transcripts were analyzed using deductive and thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- LCs facilitated the application of leadership concepts to complex, real-world situations, yielding immediate positive effects.
- The virtual format enhanced relationship building, accelerated learning, and proved cost-effective.
- Participants demonstrated unexpected levels of vulnerability and sustained commitment, leading to cognitive, environmental, relationship, and affect outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Leadership Circles (LC) provide an accessible, engaging, and flexible model for leadership development in academia.
- A significant unanticipated outcome was the cultivation of strong, lasting professional relationships among participants.
- The program effectively supports practical leadership skill development and networking.
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