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Publication Date: 2021-Mar
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Developing a Comprehensive Leadership Program for Extension County Directors
Berven, Brandi C.; Penn, Allisen; Cluck, Janet C.; Hastings, Shirley W.
Journal of Extension, v59 n1 Article 1 Mar 2021
This article provides an overview of the development and components of LEAD95, University of Tennessee (UT) Extension's comprehensive leadership program for county-level leaders. The program was designed in accordance with results from a Delphi study, which identified critical skills and resources new county directors need to be successful. The program consists of face-to-face workshops, an online resource tool kit, online learning opportunities, a multirater assessment, and mentoring. Expected outcomes include increased competency, increased job satisfaction, and more consistent leadership and direction among county-level leaders in the UT Extension system.
Descriptors: Extension Education, Extension Agents, Leadership Training, Skill Development, Program Development, Leadership Qualities, Administrators, Counties, Professional Development, Conventional Instruction, Online Courses, Evaluation Methods, Mentors
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Tennessee
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