Leadership Development Session 1 Activities and Lecture
Please watch or listen to the lecture and complete the activity by 11:00 Pm 2/9.
Week 1: Essential Tools for Adaptive Leadership
Topics Covered:
Evolving Landscape of 21st-Century Leadership
Traditional vs. contemporary leadership styles.
Key traits of effective modern leaders (e.g., flexibility, emotional intelligence).
Adaptive Challenges in Public Education
Complex problems with unclear solutions (Heifetz’s framework).
The role of stakeholder engagement in problem-solving.
The Integrated Model of Leadership©
Leveraging Daniel Goleman’s research on leadership styles.
Tools: Leadership Styles Grid, Argyris & Schon’s Ladder of Inference©, Four Quadrant Problem Solving©.
Activities:
TikTok Sessions: Short videos on course expectations and leadership trends.
Case Study Analysis:
Group Discussion: Reflect on personal leadership experiences and strengths.
Pre-Work:
Readings:
Self-Assessment:
Complete the Leadership Styles Assessment Grid and bring to class.
Study Questions:
What are my current strengths as a leader?
(Example: Collaborative mindset, resilience.)What skills do I need to develop?
(Example: Adaptive problem-solving, conflict navigation.)How do I transition to an organization that values authentic leadership?
Session Materials & Resources
Provided Post-Session: Slides, case study templates, and toolkits.
Additional Resource: Goleman’s What Makes a Leader (HBR).
Weeks 2–5 Preview
(Topics to be covered in subsequent weeks: Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Leading Through Change, and Capstone Projects.)
Learning Outcomes:
Master adaptive leadership tools for complex challenges.
Analyze real-world cases through Goleman’s and Heifetz’s frameworks.
Develop a personalized leadership growth plan.
Delivery Format: Hybrid (TikTok micro-learning, workshops, and collaborative discussions).