Reflection on Leadership Training Week 1 (Summer 2006)

I have returned from a wonderful week of leadership training. Not only did I learn a lot about leadership strategies in general, such as strategic planning, conflict resolution, and leadership styles, but I also learned about my own leadership qualities and styles. I learned that I tend to be a conscientious rather than a dominating leader, act as a transformational leader, and often serve others as a mentor and creative spirit. I was shocked time and time again at how much of what I read about leadership behaviors are indeed qualities that I possess and try to emulate. I look forward to working with my mentor, supervisor, and staff in the coming year to improve my role as a departmental and disicpline leader.

You can learn more about my faculty and administrative work, including my leadership development plan, on my electronic portfolio at http://randallmcclure1.efoliomn2.com/index.asp.