LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 2013-2015

SEMINAR REFLECTIVE SUMMARY

SEMINAR TOPIC: Leadership Resources Review and Discussion
PARTICIPANTs NAME: Jo Ann Baker
1. What were the significant learning points for you in this seminar?
The significant learning points to this seminar included preparing
and presenting a synopsis of a leadership book, listening to other
LDP members present, and asking questions and providing
feedback.
This was a very interesting project. Each LDP participant
presented an overview and key points of a leadership book they
read. I chose the book Switch: How to Change Things When
Change is Hard, authored by C. Health and D. Health (2010).
This book described the change agents and how to promote
change with a positive outlook. The authors described several
scenarios promoted aligning the workforce with the assigned
task.
Each presentation provided different approaches with the
foundation for the approaches recommended. There were
similarities with many of the presentations, primarily suggesting
collaborative and respect with all levels of systems.
2. In what ways is each learning point supportive of or relevant to
your ideas about leadership?
As a leader we must be open to new ideas, reflection of self and
improvement, and work collaboratively with individuals and
groups.
3. Identify a way to apply each of these learning points to your
current role at the College.
I would apply these learning points by utilizing the varying
approaches in communication and planning with team members.
The keys to successful leadership is trust, honesty, and
consistency.