Patricia B. Licuanan, Ph.D. Chairperson Commission on Higher Education Student Leadership Formation and Development Patricia B. Licuanan, Ph.D. Chairperson Commission on Higher Education

Outline of Presentation Concepts of leadership The world in which we operate Leadership skills for today’s world Leadership formation and development Implications for higher education institutions

Concepts of Leadership Involves a process of influence between a leader and followers to attain group, organizational, or societal goals The process of persuasion or example by which an individual (or leadership team) induces a group to pursue objectives held by the leader or shared by the leader and his/her followers Inspiring others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more

Concepts of Leadership A process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal A process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task Primary motivation is a great desire to help others

Key Elements Cognitive and temperament attributes Influencing and helping others Directing and motivating actions toward collective successes

Some Attributes Common Across Cultures Integrity Visioning Transformational or inspirational ability Decisiveness Ability to manage conflict Administrative or organizational strengths

Some Attributes Varying Across Cultures Preference for autonomy Risk-taking Dominance Consideration Formality

The World in Which We Operate Rapid and far-reaching change Politics Economics Technology Culture

The World in Which We Operate A World in crisis Conflict Environmental degradation Gap between rich and poor Globalization’s dark side Endangered family

The World in Which We Operate A World of immense possibilities Science and technology Discovering “inner space” People participation and people power Social change

Leadership Skills for Today’s World For a globalized world ability to understand and communicate across multiple cultures beginning with knowledge about one’s own culture competence in information and communication technologies with special appreciation of how these apply to cross-cultural settings

Leadership Skills for Today’s World For a globalized world unique skills for creating and sustaining global teams art of facilitating to ease the complex and sometimes painful processes of work in a global setting

Leadership Skills for Today’s World Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Creative and practical skills Self-awareness, self confidence, self control Commitment and integrity Ability to communicate and influence Initiate and accept change

Leadership Skills for Today’s World Ethics and Values Leading Change Synergy Hope

Leadership Formation and Development Early Development Attainment of leadership roles from early childhood through adolescence to adulthood Displayed attributes of leadership early in life Early parental interactions Modeling sociability and reliability Displaying leadership behavior themselves Setting high performance standards

Leadership Formation and Development Formal Curriculum Courses Extra-curricular activities

Leadership Formation and Development   Hidden Curriculum Rewards and punishment Role modeling

Implications for Higher Education Institutions Forms of intervention   Instruction Developmental experiences   Self-help programs

Implications for Higher Education Institutions Deliberate leadership formation and development programs and best practices       Self confidence People skills   Commitment and social responsibility   Intense personal growth