Examines "designer leadership," a product of customization of leader preparation through adoption of standards-based accreditation and licensing of school administrators. Discusses designer-leadership preparation in relation to its historical precursors. Contrasts the United Kingdom and United States approaches to standards and…

A study assessed the divergent thinking and leadership characteristics of 116 Chinese secondary students nominated by their schools to participate in university gifted programs in Hong Kong, 60 of whom participated in the Creative Leadership Training Program (CLTP). Results indicate CLTP participants gained confidence as leaders, especially in…

Registered nurses in an online nursing leadership course (n=33) reported a high level of confidence in attainment of objectives and leadership competencies; 57% felt the online course required more work. Faculty created a helpful learning environment with clear expectations and innovative assignments. (Contains 21 references.) (SK)

Describes how General Physics, a training and work force development company, developed and implemented a leadership training program based on military boot camps and using the principles of Outward Bound. (JOW)

Describes a new partnership for principal leadership preparation between the University of Virginia and three school districts in the metropolitan area of Richmond, Virginia. (EV)

Explores some of the tenets that lead to the success and demise of school-university partnerships. Also describes a collaborative process by a university department of educational leadership, a regional consortium, and three school systems to offer a principal preparation program. (EV)

Examines state superintendent licensing requirements and problems and issues related to university-based superintendent preparation programs. Discusses five major concerns that need to be addressed in superintendent preparation programs: synchronizing preparation with superintendents' career, reconnecting academic and professional preparation,…

A first-half/second-half view of adult life affects the human resource development profession. In the first half, young adults measure worth in terms of competence and acquisition. The mature adult emphasizes integrity and values. Management of human resources must take these differences into account. (JOW)

Discusses benefits of college mentoring programs for enhancing students' leadership abilities. Describes success of University of Minnesota's EXCEL program that provides community-based leadership development experiences for student leaders. (Author/CM)

Beginning principals experience problems in three areas: role clarification, technical problems, and socialization to the profession. Formation, a method to help people synthesize learning acquired through coursework and field experiences, has five elements: mentoring, personal reflection, educational platform development, appreciation of…

Describes a pilot program, the Career/Leadership Development Program for Women in Higher Education Administration, addressing the problem of limited access for most women administrators and faculty to career advancement programs. (JOW)

A 10-day seminar of 30 graduate and undergraduate students from 16 countries explored methods for building cross-cultural understanding and developing personal leadership skills through using the Kolb learning cycle to learn about other cultures. (DB)

The skills needed to become a team leader include not being afraid to admit ignorance; knowing when to intervene; learning to share power; being concerned about what one takes on; and getting used to learning on the job. Examples of men and women who have become team leaders demonstrate how these skills can be developed. (JOW)

A survey of 67 participants in a leadership development program (85% response), interviews with 7 program directors, and 6 focus groups of program alumni revealed the following results of participation: more willingness to challenge the status quo and take risks, broader perspective on leadership roles and responsibilities, improved problem…

The Dakota Leadership Education and Development program was implemented in North and South Dakota rural communities. The model emphasizes empowerment of community leadership, enhancing horizontal and vertical linkages, developing local participation, and establishing external collaborations in six sectors: education, religion, medicine, politics,…