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Framing the Use of Learning in Leadership Programs
Daniel M Jenkins1, Melissa L Rocco2
1Leadership and Organizational Studies, University of Southern Maine, Portland, Maine, USA.
New Directions for Student Leadership
|August 18, 2025
Summary
This study examines situational factors in leadership education, focusing on six key elements to enhance learner-centered program design. Understanding these factors fosters transformative leadership development and practical application.
Area of Science:
- Leadership Studies
- Educational Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Leadership education programs often overlook situational influences on learning.
- The International Leadership Association's General Principles for Leadership Programs provide a framework for effective leadership development.
- Understanding contextual factors is crucial for designing impactful leadership training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the 'Learning' section of the International Leadership Association General Principles for Leadership Programs.
- To analyze how situational factors influence the design and implementation of leadership education.
- To identify key elements that contribute to transformative leadership learning experiences.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of six key elements: learner characteristics, educator identities, learning environments, goal setting, feedback mechanisms, and teaching activities.
- Integration of existing leadership education literature with practical practitioner experience.
- Examination of the interconnectedness of these elements in fostering leadership capacity.
Main Results:
- Situational factors significantly impact leadership education design and delivery.
- The six analyzed elements interconnect to create learner-centered and transformative leadership experiences.
- A holistic approach considering contextual factors enhances leadership program effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Leadership educators can develop more intentional, learner-centered programs by considering situational factors.
- This approach fosters significant learning, transforming learners' understanding of leadership theory and practice.
- Practical applications are offered to improve leadership capacity development.
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