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Mellon, Judi; Kroth, Michael – Journal of Adult Education, 2013
Strategic thinking is a skill needed by leaders at all levels of the organization. In this qualitative study, 10 experienced ministers were interviewed and identified the characteristics that were most important to the development of their expertise. The eight key experiences contributing to the development of the ability to think strategically…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Change Strategies, Best Practices, Interviews
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Casey, Rae L.; Kroth, Michael – Journal of Adult Education, 2013
Presence describes the ways in which human beings interact with each other. This qualitative study sought to understand the techniques experienced online teachers learned in order to be "present" with their students. Data were gathered primarily through interviews and syllabus reviews. The findings included techniques the teachers used…
Descriptors: Online Systems, Experienced Teachers, College Faculty, Social Networks
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Bean, Brent W.; Kroth, Michael – Journal of Adult Education, 2013
The purpose of this collective-case study was to explore the characteristics of transformational figures. This study revealed that interpersonal encounters were seen as a catalyst that assisted study participants through the process of transformation. Ten themes emerged from the cross-case analysis: Imposed and Intentional Influence; Metaphors of…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Mentors, Adult Education, Transformational Leadership