Surveyed group workers to assess their perceptions of philosophically ethical guidelines for group leaders and for exercises in groups and their perceptions of guideline implementation in actual practice. Responses indicated that professionals believe more strongly in ethics philosophically than they perceive themselves actually practicing these.…

The writings, teachings, scholarship, and contributions of Henry Johnson, considered the "foremost leader in the development of the teaching of history and social studies as a field of specialization" are discussed. (PN)

The role requirements of leaders in an assessment group context were studied. Both prior contact and voting rights had direct and interactive effects and increased chair influence. Particular role requirement combinations also produced a type of group disruption as reflected in group member ratings of the session. (Author)

Stating that reducing volunteer leader turnover in extension services saves time and money and provides better program support, the author suggests offering better working hours, pleasant surroundings, reasonable work hours, and other inducements to retain volunteer workers. (MF)

Focuses on some important aspects of managing training activities, such as arranging program logistics, obtaining/hiring program resource people, preparing budgets and plans, training and supervising personnel and managing leadership. (CSS)

A modification of the leader model might allow some of the advantages of the leadership model while providing for more democratic action. A plan for rotation of leaders could be included in the initial structure. Such a plan might lessen the competition and tension that exists between disciplines. (Author)

"Focuses on the recent school movements of Boston, Massachusetts in order to explore the backgrounds and movement careers of both black and white women to whom school politics beckoned with opportunities for leadership. This study indicates that the education conflict in Boston has been a vehicle for women's participation and…

Distinguishes between managers (administrators) and leaders (innovators) and argues that while managers outnumber leaders in most organizations, new leaders are essential if organizations are to move into the future. Defines leadership and discusses leadership qualities in libraries, instruction librarians and leadership, collaborative leadership…

Training and development professors, leaders, and practitioners (n=500) identified their philosophies in a survey. Professors and leaders preferred progressivism first and behaviorism second. Practitioners chose behaviorism over progressivism. Radicalism was least preferred by all three. (SK)

Minorities and women are underrepresented in community college leadership as well as executive and administrative positions in corporations. Because these groups comprise 50% of the work force, it is essential that diversity in education and business leadership be cultivated. (SK)

A literature review identified three perspectives on empowerment: self-efficacy derived from individual action and psychology; mutual empowerment through interpersonal relationships; and social empowerment, the removal of social, economic, and legal obstacles to individual influence. However, many community leadership education programs fall short…

Describes a new, successful, leadership development program designed to target and strengthen key performance skills. The technology couples pedagogy and video and computer technology to build the Professional Enhancement Program currently used to improve the performance of prospective and practicing school leaders in 20 sites across 7 states.…

A study explored the growing-up years, professional preparation, and career experiences of 46 successful women in leadership positions in vocational education. Data on family, educational, and work histories of respondents were collected including comments about life experiences and suggestions for improving leadership opportunities for women.…

Mobilization of citizen participation in grassroots organizations can be adversely affected when grassroots leaders perceive a lack of support. Periodic organizational diagnosis can lead to more equitable division of responsibilities and recruitment of more leaders and skilled participants. (SK)

If leaders make a real difference, institutions should change as leaders change. Data collected from colleges and universities between 1970 and 1980 indicated that scores on the Institutional Functioning Inventory did not change when their presidents were replaced. Some implications of these findings for understanding organizational leadership are…