East Carolina UniversityThe Leadership University
Leadership Development Framework
Framework Subcommittee of the Leadership Advisory Council:Stacey Altman, Eric Buller, Kendra Harris and Elaine Scott
LEADERSHIP is
a relational process of
inspiring, empowering, and influencing
positive change.
KNOWLEDGE
RELATIONSHIPS
ETHICS
WELL-BEING
SERVICE
ECU GRADUATES
FACULTY STAFFADMINISTRATION
C O M M N I T YU
RESPECT AUTHENTICITY ACCOUNTABILITY
TEAMWORK COMMITMENT TO SERVE
Domains of Leadership Capacity
Applying a Developmental Framework
Stage of Development*
Knowledge
Critical Thinker
Relationships
Mentor
Ethics
Active Citizen
Well-being
Healthy Individual
Service
Catalyst for Positive Change
6Integration/
synthesis
5Generativity
4Increasing ly
complex application
and behavior development
3Application
2Exploration
1Awareness, knowledge
* Adapted from Komives, S.R., Longerbeam, S.D., Owen, J.E., Mainella, F.C., and Osteen, L. (2006). A leadership identity development model: Applications from a grounded theory. Journal of College Student Development, 47(4), pp. 401-418.
Stage of Development*
KnowledgeGoal: Lifelong
Learner
RelationshipsGoal: Mentor
EthicsGoal: Character
Catalyst
Well-beingGoal: Healthy
Individual
ServiceGoal: Positive Change Agent
Integration/synthesis
Inspiring others to learn
Mentoring and Empowering others to Mentor
Influencing action for the greater good
Reflection upon experience wit self/others, commit to continual growth
Inspiring positive change
Generativity
Engaging in advanced scholarship and creative activity
Fostering the development of others
Challenging ethical practices in the context of the greater good
Empowering others to achieve well-being (emphasis on elements most related to leadership devel.)
Engaging others in service
Complex application
and behavior development
Understanding, evaluating and communicating knowledge
Collaborating
Communicating effectively
Understanding interdependencies of people and environments
Understanding self and others
Recognizing ethical implications of decisions
Adapting lifestyle to sustain well-being
Expanding role and commitment to service
Application
Using new knowledge, honing academic interests,communicating learning
Exercising values in decision making
Initiating behaviors to achieve well-being
Understanding capacity for service and narrowing commitment
Exploration
Recognizing learning potential, broadening knowledge base, developing effective learning strategies
Examining ethical principles and relating personal values to others and organizations
Exploring avenues for achieving well being and developing goals
Participating in service activities
Awareness, knowledge
Understanding accountability for learning
Understanding values
Understanding personal well-being
Understanding service and service opportunities
Developmental Framework Overview
* Adapted from Komives, S.R., Longerbeam, S.D., Owen, J.E., Mainella, F.C., and Osteen, L. (2006). A leadership identity development model: Applications from a grounded theory. Journal of College Student Development, 47(4), pp. 401-418.
Stage of Development*
Domain: KnowledgeGoal: Lifelong Learner
Integration/synthesis
Inspiring others to learn Leading research and creative activityAdvanced study and collaboration in discipline
Generativity
Engaging in advanced scholarship and creative activity
Advanced studyParticipation in research and creative activity
Complex application and behavior development
Understanding, evaluating and communicating knowledge
Capstone or senior projectCritical Thinking and application of discipline knowledge
Application
Using new knowledge, honing academic interests,communicating learning
Commitment to majorPresentation-based courseworkContent analysis, term papers, essays
Exploration
Recognizing learning potential, broadening knowledge base, developing effective learning strategies
Foundations Curriculum courseworkAcademic planning and goal development
Awareness, knowledge
Understanding accountability for learning
Academic planningDiscipline specific introductory courseworkFreshman Seminar, i.e. COAD 1000, LDSP 1000
KNOWLEDGE DOMAIN - STUDENT MATRIX
Stage of Development*
Domain: RelationshipsGoal: Mentor
6Integration/
synthesis
Mentoring and Empowering Others to Mentor
5Generativity
Fostering the development of others
4Complex application
and behavior development
Collaborating
Communicating effectively
Understanding interdependencies of people and environments
Understanding self and others
Conflict Management SkillsNegotiation & Persuasion SkillsAble to build Group Consensus/SynergyInterviewing Skills
3Application
Insight into Group ProcessesInsight into the influence of one’s own actions on other peopleEmpathy, AdaptabilityInfluencing Skills
2Exploration
Willing to Take Responsibility for Relationships HelpfulnessInsight into Social/Ecological Structure of SocietyKnowledge of Social Rules of EngagementAble to work in teamsInclusive & Equitable
1Awareness, knowledge
Self-Knowledge & Emotional Regulation (Motives, Wishes, Abilities)Knowledge of Motives, Wishes, Abilities of othersRespect for other people and differenceListening SkillsVerbal & Written Communication Skills
RELATIONSHIPS DOMAIN - STUDENT MATRIX
Stage of Development*Domain: Well-Being
Goal: Healthy Individual
6Integration/synthesis
Reflecting upon experience with self and others and committing to continual growth
5Generativity
Empowering others to achieve well-being (emphasis on those elements most-related to leadership development)
-Advanced study-Presenting information on well-being-Disseminating knowledge
4Complex application and
behavior development
Adapting lifestyle to sustain well-being -Consistent use of resources related to well-being-Consistent involvement in organizations (campus and community) related to well-being (take on significant role)
3Application
Initiating behaviors to achieve well-being -Programming-Volunteer (regular)
2Exploration
Exploring avenues for achieving well-being and developing goals
-Well-being related coursework (HLTH 1000, EXSS 1000, PSYC 1000 & others)-Student Activities Events (e.g. CRW, Student Health, Res life, etc )-Volunteer (one-time)
1Awareness, knowledge
Understanding of personal well-being -Curriculum (COAD 1000)-Well-being related Open Houses, Orientations
Note: do we need clarify what Student Orgs are related to well-being?
WELL-BEING DOMAIN - STUDENT MATRIX
ETHICS DOMAIN – STUDENT MATRIX
StageDomain: Ethics
Goal: Character Catalyst
Integration/ Synthesis
Influencing action for the greater good Educates OthersLeads a causeInfluences legislation, culture, behaviorAccepts personal sacrifices in order to improve conditions for others
Generativity
Challenging ethical practices in the context of the greater good
Advocates for a cause or issueTakes a stand or action for changeDemonstrates ethical behavior and influences others within their personal sphere
Complex application and behavior development
Recognizing ethical implications of decisions Proposes several alternative solutions to an ethical dilemma, implements solution.Lives the ethical life; behaves as a responsible citizen, values ethical behavior over personal satisfaction, resolves conflicts between values and behavior
Application
Exercising values in decision-making Proposes a solution to an ethical dilemma.Applies refined set of values, resolve conflicts between personal values and those of other individuals or organizations,examine values in light of sources and identifies conflicts
ExplorationExamining ethical principles and relating personal values to others and organizations
Recognizes an ethical dilemma from a legal dilemma and understands how it relates to him/her. Examines own values and relates to others.
Awareness/Knowledge
Understanding Values Exposed to University values, CreedUnderstands university and societal rules/norms, understands Academic Integrity policy, Identifies personal values and their sources
Stage of Development*
Domain: ServiceGoal: Positive Change Agent
6Integration/
synthesis
Inspiring positive changeAdvocacy through inspiring others to enact positive changeInternalization of passion
Development of a personal lifelong plan of service activitiesEngage others through shared commitmentAvenues:
5Generativity
Using knowledge of capacity and skills to engage others in service through recruitment and shared commitmentArticulating reasons for commitment
Internalization of leadership/service value systemIdentify others with shared commitment/valuesAvenues:
4Complex application and behavior development
Expanding on capacity and skills to better meet the needs of the service areas
Identify strengths and weaknesses and participate in development opportunitiesAvenues: Leadership role in service areas,
3Application
Understanding personal capacity for service and matching that capacity to areas of commitment
Evaluate reflections and identify personal capacitiesAnalyze capacities and match to service opportunitiesAvenues: S-L Course completion,
2Exploration
Participating in service activities Participate in service opportunities, reflect upon service participation, and expand on list of opportunitiesAvenues: participation in volunteer activities
1Awareness, knowledge
Understanding service and service opportunities
Define service and differentiate it from other activitiesAvenues: List service opportunities,
SERVICE DOMAIN - STUDENT MATRIX