Leadership: The Art of Possibility

Leadership is the unique ability to achieve extraordinary things through the efforts of a dedicated team of professionals. It is the art of turning visions into realities through the chemistry of teamwork. The ability to build and lead a team of professionals is a prime determinant of success for managers aspiring to become great leaders. A natural tension exists between the fast-paced culture of IT and the slower-paced culture of higher education. The challenge for administrators and IT professionals is to develop strategies that resolve that cultural tension in ways that create new opportunities, sustain a vibrant learning environment, and accelerate the art of possibility. We will identify a focus on the nature of leadership and the characteristics that build truly effective leaders.

OBJECTIVES: Explore the "new" skills required to be an effective leader who addresses organizational culture and keeps pace with the accelerated growth of expectations * Pinpoint how to assess your own leadership strengths, styles, and potential as well as how to develop leadership in others * Describe the highly dynamic nature of higher education and the challenges facing institutions and IT leaders