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Getting ahead – lessons on leadership Amy Rossiter November 2009 My Background BA Arts (Hons) – Monash Grad Dip Info Mgmt – RMIT 7 years in libraries – public & TAFE VATL LIT Convenor since 2007 Dandenong Campus Librarian at Chisholm since mid-2007 Member of Chisholm 2020 Working Group TDC TSS Recipient 2009 Aurora Leadership Institute 2009 participant TAFE Development Centre (TDC) – TAFE Specialist Scholarship (TSS) Available to TAFE specialist staff (i.e. non-teaching) wishing to pursue a career (para-professional or professional) in the TAFE system Scholarship helps develop skills, capabilities & professional standing of recipient Funding of up to $5000 available for each recipient Further info: http://tafecentre.vic.edu.au/?page_id=3094 http://tafecentre.vic.edu.au/?page_id=199 My project Summary of my project as published in the 2009/2010 TSS Guidelines: A Campus Librarian has been very active in library related networks, enhancing the reputation of her Institute through her efforts. Since the beginning of 2007, she has represented her Institute as the convenor of a sub-group of the Victorian Association of TAFE Libraries. She is a role model and mentor for staff and the Scholarship will fund her attendance at the Aurora Leadership Institute to further develop her leadership capabilities. TSS Deliverables Project action plan stating timelines and responsibilities prior to commencement of the project. Attend the Specialist Scholarship Recognition Ceremony, one Professional Learning Series event for Specialist staff, and two knowledge sharing and reflection meetings during 2009. One project progress report during the life of the program. A written evaluation of the program on completion. Aurora Foundation – Aurora Leadership Institute Mission: … to assist future leaders to recognise and develop their leadership abilities. The Aurora Foundation seeks to position leaders as dynamic and effective voices in our sophisticated information environment. http://www.aurorafoundation.org.au/ held each year since 1996 in February at Thredbo NSW facilitated by Becky Schreiber and John Shannon who have been associated with the Institute from its inception focus is on leadership rather than management Aurora cont… presents a challenging program for library professionals with leadership potential uses a combination of experiential learning, group and individual exercises participants work closely with a strong team of senior and experienced Australian and New Zealand mentors Institute programme includes exploration of leadership concepts including vision, risk taking, creativity, communication, and styles of leadership demanding, challenging and exciting experience Aurora cont… 32 participants + 8 mentors nominations sought from individuals with leadership potential and an ability to share with others their vision and enthusiasm target group = those who are 5 – 10 yrs into career open to people from all types of libraries cost = $4,950 excluding travel to/from Canberra Airport My Aurora experience Extremely challenging and confronting Privilege to be able to devote time to learn about self in the hope that others will benefit Provided fantastic networking opportunities Assisted self discovery Helped me consider the bigger picture Gained greater understanding of own and others’ personality types Rewarding experience Definitions of Leadership One definition: “the intentional use of power with individuals or groups toward some desired end.” p.66, Kroeger et.al. According to Kroeger et.al. (pp. 66-67) there are four key components of this definition: 1. 2. 3. 4. Leadership Leadership Leadership Leadership is intentional needs people is about using power needs an aim Management vs Leadership – Bennis Fundamental differences according to leadership guru Warren Bennis: The manager administers; the leader innovates. The manager is a copy; the leader is an original. The manager maintains; the leader develops. The manager focuses on systems and structure; the leader focuses on people. The manager relies on control; the leader inspires trust. Management vs Leadership - Bennis The manager has a short-range view; the leader has a long-range perspective. The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why. The manager has his eye on the bottom line; the leader has his eye on the horizon. The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it. The manager is the classic good soldier; the leader is his own person. The manager does things right; the leader does the right thing. Management vs Leadership – Skill Sets Effective Leadership Effective Management Creates a compelling vision Planning Engages people’s aspirations and talent Organising Brings new perspectives Controlling/monitoring Focus on big picture Coordinating Self-awareness Uses data to inform decisions Develops people Uses sound HR administration Leadership & management complement one another (Brown, p.23) Management vs Leadership – my view Difficult to define Can be hard to distinguish from management Optimism is at the core of leadership Institutes combine management and leadership into the one course – perhaps indicative of difficulty to distinguish between the two Managers may find themselves in a role due to technical competence - aren't necessarily effective leaders Personality Types May assist you to understand self and those you’re leading Help anticipate behaviour Enhance engagement with others Enable more effective communication Consider using: Personality Enneagram from: http://www.enneagraminstitute.com/intro.asp Typewatching from ‘Type talk at work’ by Otto Kroeger, Janet M. Thuesen & Hile Rutledge 7 Heavenly Virtues of Leadership Humility Courage Integrity Compassion Humour Passion Wisdom Barker & Coy, 2003 My thoughts on leadership … Take chances Be open to change Be brave Speak clearly and succinctly Build confidence Seize opportunities Seek and give feedback Focus Know yourself Avoid rambling Stay calm Show compassion Listen actively Stop to take a deep breath Get yourself a mentor Ask questions Don’t ignore problems Be optimistic My thoughts on leadership … Encourage others to seize opportunities Explain and ask ‘why’ Be passionate Give praise Embrace lifelong learning Avoid procrastination Be future focussed Build networks Be decisive Be relevant Inspire Take action Help others reach their potential Respect others’ opinions Encourage open communication Prepare others for change Influence Be informed & keep others up-to-date My thoughts on leadership … Understand yourself Sense of humour Persevere Exercise self control Take time to reflect Don't take things too personally Don't be put off by others' negativity Dare to dream Do unto others Communicate effectively Empower staff Smile Lead by example Be kind to others Utilise skills of your team Set realistic goals Build team relations Be creative Dare to dream! References Barker, Carolyn & Robyn Coy. The 7 heavenly virtues of leadership. Sydney: McGrawHill, 2003 Bennis, Warren. "Managing the dream: leadership in the 21st century”,Training: the Magazine of Human Resources Development., 27.n5 (May 1990): 43(4). General OneFile. Gale. Chisholm Institute - Dand. 1 Nov. 2009 <http://find.galegroup.com/itx/infomark.do?&contentSet=IACDocuments&type=retrieve&tabID=T003&prodId=ITOF&docId=A8453522&so urce=gale&userGroupName=chisholm_dand&version=1.0>. Brown, Bina. “The $64,000 question”, Management Today, May 2009, pp. 22-23. Kroeger, Otto; Thuesen, Janet & Rutledge, Hile. Type talk at work: how 16 personality types determine your success on the job. New York: Dell Publishing, 2002 Sykes, Helen & Erica Frydenberg (eds). The Australian leadership reader: six leading Australians and their stories. Brisbane: Australian Academic Press, 2006