The Leadership Development Toolkit is designed to help new and continuing department chairs develop their transformational leadership* knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resources have been selected from a variety of sources and address topics identified by chairs as important. Resources have been collected on a range of issues, from conflict management to effective meeting management and coaching and advising faculty and staff.
Resources for chairs
Tickler file for chairsA 12-month calendar of the most important universal tasks for a department chair to complete. |
Chairs’ dashboardThe dashboard enables chairs to query university data to uncover trends, challenges, and opportunities relevant to their work as leaders. |
Resources for leadership skill development
Conflict managementThe practice of being about to identify and handle conflict sensibly, fairly, and efficiently |
Running effective meetingsThe practice of executing meetings in productive and timely manner |
Coaching and advising othersThe practice of guiding and training others to improve their performance |
*What is Transformational leadership?
Transformational leadership is a leadership style where leaders influence, inspire and motivate members to make a change. Transformational leadership involves:
- Intellectual Stimulation: Stimulating followers to be creative, innovative, and to take risks
- Individualized Consideration: Creating a supportive and encouraging climate that involves listening to followers
- Idealized Influence: Serving as a role model for followers
- Inspirational Motivation: Communicating high expectations/goals to followers and having them accept the ideals
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Suggestions, critiques, and concerns should be sent to Emily Isaacs.
8.9.2021