global leadership series project- rebecca de leon
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Dual Enrollment Academy Program: Global Leadership Series
By: Rebecca De LeonSouth Texas College
Coordinator of High School Programs
Dual Enrollment Academy ProgramHistory
Established in 2005
Two Year Program
High achieving high school juniors selected to earn an Associate’s Degree by the end of their senior year in high school.
Dual Enrollment Academy ProgramStudent Development
Weekly workshops focusing on: College Readiness Personal Growth Career Speakers
• Campus Tours Students visit four universities in their
field of study.
Why Global Leadership Training?
Interview with a current Dual Enrollment Academy Program student.
Link provided below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGgpDxV4bn4&feature=emupload_owner
Global Leadership SeriesProgram Description
Participants will develop their skills and traits in global leadership before entering their first professional career in an organization.
Global Leadership Series Program Classroom Format
12 Week Course
Interactive Classroom Setting
Weekly behavioral lessons to further develop participants global leadership skills.
Group Reflection Project
Global Leadership Series Program Curriculum
Course Textbook:Gundling, E., Hogan T., & Cvitkovich K. (2011). What is global leadership? 10 key behaviors that define great global leaders. Boston, MA: Intercultural Press.
Additional article readings and research will be incorporated to develop the global leadership skills of participants.
Seeing Differences Cultural Self-Awareness
Participants will learn how their leadership practices are shaped by the environment around them.
“Helicopter view”- the ability to view their own thoughts and ideas from an objective distance.
Seeing Differences Inviting the Unexpected
Participants will learn the importance of being open to new information and experiences.
Global team leaders are successful through: o Asking the right questionso Listening with a new intensity
Closing the GapResults through Relationships
Participants will learn the importance of building strong, trusting relationships to be successful in a global context.
“We take for granted the technology that we have, and need to remember the importance of face-to-face (Gundling, Hogan & Cvitkovich, 2011, p. 58).”
Closing the Gap
• Frame-Shifting
Participants will learn the importance of an organizational vision that gives the organization a clear and compelling sense of direction.
Importance of communication style, leadership style and strategy.
Opening the SystemExpand Ownership
Participants will learn how to create a sense of engagement in a shared process and accountability for setting and achieving targets with both global and local significance.
Opening the System
• Develop Future Leaders
Participants will learn how to identify and cultivate high-potential individuals, regardless of their country or origin, who can provide the future impetus to growth in key global markets.
Preserving BalanceAdapting & Add Value
Participants will learn to balance adaptation to local practices with finding the best places to assert a different perspective or to act as a constructive change agent.
Preserving BalanceCore Values & Flexibility
Participants will identify their core values that they are willing to defend at all costs, even when they run counter to standard local business practices.
As a leader, it is essential to establish core values within an organization that bring people together to help achieve your vision.
Group Reflection ProjectPresentation centered towards their future
career choice.
Incorporation of the ten global leadership skills.
Collaboration with classmates.
Overview of the CurriculumSkill development of the ten behaviors
that define great global leaders.
Collaboration amongst the cohort to learn about their cultural backgrounds.
Development of critical thinking skills through case studies.
Developing Future Leaders
The single biggest way to impact an organization is to focus on leadership development. There is almost no limit to the potential of an organization that recruits good people, raises them up as leaders and continually develops them.” -John Maxwell
References
Gundling, E., Hogan T., & Cvitkovich K. (2011). What is
global leadership? 10 key behaviors that define great
global leaders. Boston, MA: Intercultural Press.
Holk, K., & Seki, K. (2012). Global leadership begins
with learning professionals. American Society for
Training and Development, 32-36.
Pace, A. (2012). Preparing today’s youths for tomorrow’s
workplace. American Society for Training and
Development, 42-46.