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  • Civic Engagement and Leadership Studies
  • Public Administration and Policy
  • Educational Theory and Practice

Background:

  • Complex civic challenges necessitate effective leadership approaches.
  • Traditional leadership models may be insufficient for multifaceted societal problems.
  • Systems leadership offers a framework for addressing interconnected issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a conceptual framework for systems leadership.
  • To explore approaches for systems leadership learning.
  • To provide practical strategies for educators and practitioners.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual framework development for systems leadership.
  • Review of learning approaches, focusing on service-learning and civic engagement.
  • Identification of practical strategies for implementation and evaluation.

Main Results:

  • A conceptual framework for systems leadership is presented.
  • Service-learning and civic engagement are highlighted as key methods for systems leadership development.
  • Practical guidance is offered for partnership, pedagogy, and assessment.

Conclusions:

  • Systems leadership is essential for addressing complex civic issues.
  • Service-learning and civic engagement provide valuable avenues for cultivating systems leadership skills.
  • Educators and practitioners can utilize provided strategies to foster systems leadership learning.