Strategic planning is a process that educational leaders must utilize to allow the organization to make its vision come into fruition. Bryson asserts that leaders must be masterful in this process to allow the organization to " . . . fulfill (its) mission, meet (its) mandates, and satisfy (its) constituents in the years ahead" (Bryson 1995, pg.…

The development and availability of well-prepared leaders is vital to the continued success of community colleges and their students. Throughout its history, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has made proactive leadership development a central focus of its mission. Now, that focus takes on even greater urgency as the level of…

Influence is an essential component of leadership. The readers' position in an organization and the power it gives them are not always enough to motivate people to do what they are asked. Developing influence skills can help you gain commitment from people at all levels: direct reports, peers, and bosses. This book contains the following sections:…

This guide provides over 300 pages of resources suggested by leadership educators in surveys, Center for Creative Leadership staff, and search of library resources. This eighth edition is half-new, including web sites and listserv discussion groups, and it places a stronger focus on meeting the needs of human resources professionals and corporate…

Techniques of conflict resolution are reviewed. Guidelines are suggested for the initiator, defender, and conciliator to help the adult leader turn conflict and confrontation into a learning situation. (MS)

A biographical sketch of Anna Long is presented in this article. (PS)

Three historical approaches examine the mystery and provide clues to the development of leadership qualities. (Editor)

Formal Leadership Training is helpful to all community leaders in improving their skills and understanding. It is shown as an asset in community development. (MR)

Civic organizations, and in particular the Rotary, are more likely to include participating influentials than the fraternal groups. (EB)

The value of an historical context for social studies is that social studies educators can see themselves as heirs to the past and ancestors of the future; as a discipline whose teaching and thinking and doing will be important gifts to the twenty-first century. (PN)

Responses from 534 of 1,183 current and former adult volunteer 4-H leaders in Indiana were used to develop a profile of typical volunteers. Continuing leaders had more children in 4-H, lived longer in the same location, spent less time per week volunteering, and were more positive about their individual club than were former leaders. (SK)

Describes the Educational Leadership Program, recently moved to Yale University, which offers college leaders and secondary school heads a re-immersion in the liberal arts as a professional experience tailored to renewing them intellectually. Discusses its importance in encouraging such leaders to publicly support liberal education. (EV)

Discusses some characteristics and skills of the effective outdoor leader: confidence, feeling "at home" in the outdoors, continuing awareness of and curiosity about the outdoors, good communication skills, creative thinking, and team-building abilities. (SV)