1. HRE 399G: Theory to Practice Section 6: Successes, Problems, and Challenges Module 2: Successful Leadership Strategies

2. Duties of Tech Prep Director (from DACUM Research Chart For Tech Prep Director) 1.Administer the Consortium 2.Manage the Consortium Funding 3.Coordinate Curriculum Development 4.Assist with Program Implementation 5.Market Tech Prep 6.Assist with College Transition Activities 7.Build Partnerships 8.Coordinate Professional Development 9.Continue Personal Professional Development

3. 1. Administer the Consortium DACUM Research Chart for Tech Prep Director; Ohio State University Multi-year plans Tech Prep Personnel Meetings Stakeholders State Agencies Policy Recommendations Ensure Compliance Evaluate

4. 2. Manage Consortium Funding DACUM Research Chart for Tech Prep Director; Ohio State University Budget Funding Accounting Monitoring Reporting

5. 3. Coordinate Curriculum Development DACUM Research Chart for Tech Prep Director; Ohio State University Labor Market Data Program areas Pathways Courses of study Articulation Instructional Resources

6. 4. Assist with Program Implementation DACUM Research Chart for Tech Prep Director; Ohio State University Instructional Resources Instructional Teams Monitor Program Reviews

7. 5. Market Tech Prep DACUM Research Chart for Tech Prep Director; Ohio State University Marketing Plans Student Recruitment Awareness activities Student Recognition Regional/State Showcases Print media Electronic Media Newsletters Marketing publication Promotional Items News Releases Annual Reports

8. 6. Assist w/ College Transition Activities DACUM Research Chart for Tech Prep Director; Ohio State University College Preparedness Scholarships Articulation College placement Employment

9. 7. Build Partnerships DACUM Research Chart for Tech Prep Director; Ohio State University Regional TP Activities Other Workforce Initiatives School Reform Initiatives Workbased Learning Solicit Support Serve on boards and panels

10. 8. Coordinate Professional Development DACUM Research Chart for Tech Prep Director; Ohio State University Identify needs Training Conferences Coursework Teacher externships

11. 9. Continue Personal Professional Development DACUM Research Chart for Tech Prep Director; Ohio State University State Director Meetings State and National Conferences Professional Literature Professional Organizations Continuing Ed Best Practice Sites Graduate Courses

12. General Knowledge & Skills DACUM Research Chart for Tech Prep Director; Ohio State University Knowledge Curr Dev Workforce Dev Ed Reform Ed Adm Sec & PS School admin Career & Technical Ed Skills Computer literacy Negotiation Organizational Project & Financial Mgt Communication Team Building Interpersonal Problem Solving Trouble Shooting Grant Writing

13. Worker Behaviors DACUM Research Chart for Tech Prep Director; Ohio State University Self-motivated Independent Flexible Persistent Organized Analytical Innovative Visionary Enthusiastic Good communicator Dedicated Good listener Team Player Dependable Accessible Creative Adaptable Tactful Responsible Change Agent Non Biased Detail Oriented Ethical Professional Efficient Patient

14. Superleader Traits A Collaborative Leadership Approach to Tech Prep Physical Vitality & Stamina Intelligence & Judgment in Action Willingness to Accept Responsibility Task Competence Understanding of Followers Skill in Dealing with People Need to Achieve Ability to Motivate Courage and Steadiness Ability to win and Hold Trust Ability to Manage, decide and Prioritize Confidence Ascendance, Dominance, and Assertiveness Flexibility

15. Collaboration is the Key… “ Shoot everything that flies; claim everything that falls” Don’t be an island Partner with others

16. Learn from Others… National – join NATPL; NTPN; network with other leaders in Ed Reform State – Become involved on state committees; conferences; meetings Local – schools; Invest in yourself Don’t lock yourself in Be Flexible