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Multidimensional Leadership: Leading the Community College of the Future
Pamela L. Eddy, College of William and Mary
Overview
• Focus on Community College Leadership
• Literature
• Methods
• Findings
• Model
Focus on CC Leadership
• “Leadership Crisis”
• Leadership development—programming
• Contextual needs
• Grow-Your-Own Leadership Programs
Informing Literature
• Evolution of leadership theory over timeTraits—Cognitive—Collective
• Underlying schemas—worldview
• AACC Competencies
Methods
• Case Studies– 9 campuses– 75 interviews
• “New” Presidents
• Additional interviews with presidents of color
Propositions• No single or universal model for leadership
• Leaders==multidimensional and multifaceted
• Leaders==underlying cognitive schemas
• Some central beliefs are less open to change
• Leaders==Adult Learners
Key Model Components
• Leadership Schema
• Gender
• Communication
• Sensemaking/Framing
• Competencies
Leadership Schemas
• Fall-back position
• Mental models
• Learning—reflection—assumptions
• Cultural competency
Gender
• Ideal worker
• Intersection of race and gender
• Female—Generative/Collaborative
• Male—Directing/Authoritative
Communication
• Talking the message
• Walking the message
• Writing the message
• Symbolizing the message
Sensemaking/Framing
• Step-by-step Framing
• Visionary Framing
• Connective Framing
Competencies
• AACC Competencies: Organizational Strategy, Resource Management, Advocacy, Communication, Collaboration, Professionalism
• Clusters– Inclusivity– Framing meaning– Minding the bottom line– Systems thinking
First Model
Final Model
GenderFemale Male
CommunicationTop Down Participatory
Sensemaking & FramingStep-by-Step Visionary Connective
CompetenciesMinding the Bottom Line Inclusivity Framing Meaning Systems Thinking
Leader A Leader BLeader C
Leadership Schema
Implications
• Leaders question assumptions/reflection
• Movement along continuum
• Succession planning
• “Accidental” leaders
• Cultural competencies
Thank you!