1. Are You Ready to Be a President?
Presented by Brenda Beckman
Senior Consultant, League for Innovation

2. Readiness Considerations
Education
Experience
Psychological readiness
Philosophical readiness
Understanding of the position
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3. Personal Factors Health and energy level Personality and style
Marriage or partner relationship
Children
Parents or other family members
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4. Leadership Skill Development
Higher education programs Conferences and publications Interviews Practicum or temporary assignment Specialized institutes
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5. What Would You Bring to the Job
Track record of achievement Recognition as a leader Strong areas of expertise needed at college Breadth of experience High level communications skills Interpersonal skills
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The Mindset
Vertical to horizontal Silo/unit focus to institutional/service area view Doer to leader Delegation and trust Rise above the details but checking often Leadership vocabulary Big picture thinking
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7. Realistic Abilities Assessment
Aras of Experiential strength Experiential gaps Personal strengths Personal weaknesses Ability to make and live with tough decisions
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8. What Kind of Presidency?
Urban, suburban, rural Single college, multi-campus, or multi-college Reporting to board Reporting to president Reporting to chancellor
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Opportunities and Fit
Type of institution Geographic location and culture Institutional climate Housing availability and cost Family fit: schools, religious institutions, medical services, recreational access Timing
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