Developing Leadership Contemporary Trends in the United States St. Thomas University Miami, FL Dr. Bob DeYoung Dr. Seok-Ho Song

Leadership Defined Mission Impossible? The Result of Leadership Clear Managerial Roles Predict, Explain, Control Improved Managerial Skills Technical, Human, Conceptual

The Importance of Leadership Professional and Personal Development Enhanced Cognitive Process and Conceptual Understanding Executive Advancement and Retention Increased Applicant Pool Reduced Stress, Fatigue and Tension Enhanced Corporate Legitimacy and Reputation

Experiencing Leadership Frameworks Trait Leadership Theory Blake and Mouton’s Managerial Grid Contingency Theories Fiedler Tannebaum and Schmidt Hersey and Blanchard Transformational / Transactional Approaches Charismatic / Visionary/ Servant Approaches

Issues Critical to Leadership Unique to US Organizations Legislative Support Workforce Demographics Diversity Inequity at Executive Levels

A Balanced Approach In-House Leadership Development Programs Outsourced Leadership Training Commitment to Academics

Case Study: Leadership Development in Law Enforcement Police Academy Training In-Service Training Outsourced Professional Development Seminars Academic Opportunities

Practical Application in Teaching Leadership Theory We will examine Fiedler’s Contingency Theory and its practical application to leadership response.

Fiedler’s Contingency Theory Task Style of Leadership Human Contingency Dimensions: Leader-Member Relations Task Structure Position of Power Very Unfavorable Unfavorable Favorable Very Favorable Situational Favorableness

Beyond the Traditional Approach Organizational Commitment to Provide Sufficient Funding for Leadership Development Creating a Learning/Leading Environment Mentor and Coaching Programs Written Assessments Practical Assessments Reinforcement Techniques