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Reflection and Purpose
Presented by: Karen Cole-Ainley
University of Phoenix
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Introduction & Background
Intro
Who am I ?
Employment
State of California, Department of WaterResources for the
Division of TechnologyServices
My roles
Project Management SAP Enterprise Technical Support Services
MIS Director, of Clear Channel Communications
CSO/Network Engineer of C.A.U.S.E
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Academics
Achievements in Education Graduate of Heald Business College
(1993)
Graduate of Heald Institute Technology (1995)
Graduate of University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in
Information Systems (1999) Bachelor of Science in Business
(2010)
Masters of Business Administration (2012) Other
UC Davis, ESI, Microsoft, VERITAS, Legato etc
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Purpose
Gain Exceptional Knowledge Doctorate in Management,
Organizational Leadership
Achieving Academic Excellence
Participate in scholarly courses
Participate in Residencies
Create and publish dissertation
Fulfill a life-time dream
Doctoral Program/PhD Perform as a professor or Academic
Chancellor
Perform at Director level in public sector
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Reflection
Passion for learning Drive
Excel
Future Vision Goals
Dreams
Career Opportunities Management
Professor
Chancellor
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Influences
Books
Leadership
ProfessionalsFamily & Friends
Dr. Jeffery Kaplan, Mentor
Professor,
Al Pagelinan
Author,
Stephen R Covey
(1999)
Mentor, Aunt Joan & family
Professor, David Pelham My Sons:Daniel & Aaron Woelk
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Opportunities
Enhances my professional skills in leadership Theories
Models
Tools
Upward mobility
Career Advancement
Career Changes
Build upon prior Leadership strategies Deeper understanding of
leadership principles
Greater performance as a leader
Higher motivation and respect
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Performance
Improve Weakness Participate in education and on-the-job
training to create stronger skills as a leader.
Enhance listening skills. Strengthen coercive abilities as a
leader.
Obtain and provide greater feedback as a
leader.
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Impacts
Recognition Receive Project Citations
Receive Superior Technical Awards
Provide community services Assist in the Community
Fund Raising
Educate in leadership practice Make a difference to
followers
Perform in events Speaker Opportunities
Mentor Coaching
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Questions
Comments Feedback
Concerns Suggestions
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