Discussed are the principles of training utilized with teachers, administrators, parents, and university personnel by the National/State Leadership Training Institute for Gifted and Talented. (SBH)

Different approaches to the study of leadership are discussed, and related liberal arts programs in six colleges are described. (MSE)

Students at the Lexington High School for the Deaf (New York, New York) are receiving leadership training through group activities, public speaking, planning and coordination experiences, and a presentation before hearing students. (DB)

Developed short-term cooperative wilderness leadership camp to determine if behavioral changes in interpersonal communication and group interaction occurred for 4-H adolescent leaders. Compared adolescents in leadership camp, county camp, and conservation camp settings. Results suggest that leadership development through cooperative survival…

The Johns Hopkins University Economic Education Leadership Program developed a summer program for gifted students focusing on economics education. Internship experiences provided the participating students with opportunities to gain knowledge in economics. (CB)

Describes design and implementation of a course for managers of the Weyerhaeuser Forest Products Company that emphasized leadership training to help managers face the company's changing focus. This four-week class focused on building unity of purpose and encouraging on-the-job application. (CH)

Galagan describes the Leadership Experiential Adventure Program that can be used to facilitate leadership and teamwork for managers. Gall discusses transferring what is learned to the workplace and gives a list of companies providing experiential learning for corporate clients. (JOW)

This discussion of the selection of future business leaders focuses on the Theory W leadership system, and presents a four-step approach to leadership development: (1) selection, (2) one-to-one advising, (3) multi-skilled approach, and (4) evaluation. Various historical perceptions of leadership are described as well as problems with leadership…

Despite the impression that extension agents had about volunteers not wanting to participate in training, a needs/interest assessment demonstrated that volunteers for 4-H recognize their need for leadership development. (SK)

Discusses clinical placement for a leadership/management course at the University of North Dakota College of Nursing. The program used nontraditional settings such as the YMCA, nursing homes, rehabilitation hospitals, and senior citizens' centers as alternate sites for nursing practice and work. (JOW)

The author explores some ideas and biases he has about leadership, discusses the need for leadership, and finally, makes a brief comment about some responsibilities that go with leadership. (CT)

Examines, compares, and contrasts New Zealand and Australian model programs of outdoor leadership development based upon the British Mountain Leadership Certificate System. Offers ideas on risk management and the issue of certification. (NEC)

The structure for teaching children and adolescents how to practice leadership is examined. The nearest thing to conscious leadership training are educational programs for the "gifted" in secondary and elementary schools. Leadership is seen as a learned talent. (MLW)

During the past decade, leadership-style training has become part and parcel of management development programs in many organizations. Understanding the specific patterns of communication associated with leadership styles can make significant and lasting improvements in performance. (SSH)

This book discusses how students and practitioners should take into account four ethics paradigms to help solve authentic dilemmas. These paradigms are the ethic of justice, ethic of care, ethic of critique, and ethic of the profession. The book's purposes include demonstrating the application of these different paradigms through the discussion…