Argues that leadership and managerial skills should be developed in all librarians including children's librarians. The problems of developing managerial skills as a training function of the library organization are addressed and suggestions for an administrator planning such training are given. (EM)

Good leadership depends on the ability to tolerate anxiety, loneliness and the threat of unpopularity. This ability is more likely to be developed by the observation of good role models in action than through formal training. (MSE)

An integration of the concepts of situational leadership with what is known about group development and functioning of work groups is discussed as a tool in helping managers, trainers, and group members understand group development and determine the appropriate leader behaviors to use in various situations to build unified, cohesive, and…

This paper discusses development of the department chair, focusing on the need to build leadership capacity in colleges and universities. It suggests that it takes many years to become an expert, noting that one of the most glaring shortcomings in the leadership area is the scarcity of sound research on leadership training and development.…

A lack of congruency on the part of many leaders results in diminished effectiveness, if not outright failure. The soundness of a person in authority is an essential characteristic for potency as a leader. Irrespective of what system of ethical thought is proposed, effectiveness for leaders only comes from a stream of thought that demonstrates a…

A major inference from the results of this study involved the overall emphasis of the Future Farmers of America (FFA). FFA should continue to stress individual student participation locally to fulfill its aims and objectives. State and national activities should serve to build additional personal development of the advanced students and serve as…

Discusses six changes and challenges which will affect the role of the consultant and trainer in the 80s: (1) population change, (2) value change, (3) changing organizations, (4) changing communications, (5) better utilization of human resources, and (6) leadership creativity and initiative. (JOW)

Deals with leadership development issues in the area of technology education: staff redevelopment, staff recruitment, retiree replacement, erosion of capacity and capability for staff development, and congressional awareness of the problem. (CT)

Discusses agricultural education programs of Pennsylvania farm cooperatives where youth learn how to be leaders through projects, tours, classroom presentations, and local and state institutes. (JOW)

The emerging field of leadership studies in higher education is discussed and the evolution, intent, and design of the University of Richmond (Virginia) Jepson School of Leadership Studies, scheduled to open in 1992, are described. The program will begin to remove leadership studies from the margin of academic endeavor. (MSE)

Advocates development of a strong college student leadership program. Describes important components of such a program and leadership role student affairs professionals should take in its implementation. (Author/CM)

Asserts that human resources department function has undergone critical changes in last decade and it must continue to change if it is to contribute to ongoing success of organization. Includes recommendations on how human resources policy should change to meet challenges of 21st century based on a survey of 1,500 chief executive officers and…

The development of Black leadership in community education is critical in order to address the problems of Black communities. The key to solving those problems is economic development, and the community education model of self-determination should be applied toward that end. (SK)

Third World countries need to produce permanent leadership talent from their own citizens instead of leasing temporary talent from outside sources. This paper describes the low cultural self-image which creates reluctance to support gifted education. A model program is proposed, calling for establishment of a network for exchanging information and…

The perspective of educational leaders has a profound influence on their understanding of the educational world and their actions within it. The article helps teacher educators consider the influence of perspective on their teaching, particularly as they teach school leaders. Two contrasting perspectives are highlighted. (SM)