International Leadership Association (ILA)

12th annual Global Conference October 2010

Leadership 2.0

Boston, MA

United States

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The Role of Transformational Experience in the Development of Transformational Leadership Capacity

This paper presents a framework for considering transformational leadership through the lens of transformational learning theory (Cranton, 1994, 2006; Mezirow, 1991, 2000; Taylor, 1998, 2006, 2007) and grounding that framework in research on transformational experience. It details findings from a research project concerning transformational experience and leadership development. Presenters: * Michael Poutiatine Gonzaga University * Dennis A. Conners Gonzaga University * Coauthor: Michael L. Carey Gonzaga University

Leadership, Shadow, and Light: The Art of Film and the Heart of the Leader

When leaders find the resonance that authentic leadership brings, people are restored to a sense of hope, healing, and legitimate power. This workshop—based on a Leadership and Film curriculum cross- listed for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral leadership students—uncovers leader self-deception, and gives discernment regarding shadow and light in leadership. Presenters: * Shann Ferch Gonzaga University * Caroline Fu Gonzaga University * Josh Armstrong Gonzaga University

A Framework and a Process Model to Support Successful Partnerships

Partnerships for Social Action
Within an adaptive leadership framework, ethnic leaders partner with students to implement capacity- building projects with new arriving populations. The presenters will examine the partnership model; how to connect resident and student learning to social action; and the results of a year-long impact study of the westside Leadership Institute. Presenters: * Rosemarie Hunter University Neighborhood Partners, University of Utah * Isabel Teresa Molina-Avella College of Social Work, University of Utah * Lazarina Topuzova Department of Organizational Leadership, Gonzaga University

Leadership Education and Artistic Expression

The purpose of this roundtable is to share experiences of using different forms of artistic expression to develop the leadership capacity of the next generation of diverse leaders. Two cases will be presented: a university-community partnership utilizing community-based art education, and using Theatre of the oppressed techniques in leadership programs. Presenters: * Lazarina Topuzova Gonzaga University * Rosemarie Hunter University Neighborhood Partners; University of Utah * Isabel Teresa Molina-Avella University of Utah

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11th annual Global Conference 11 – 14 November 2009
 

Leadership for Transformation 
Prague, Czech Republic

Improving Leadership for Transformation in Cross-Cultural Situations through Rapid Assessment

The Rapid Assessment Process is an intensive, team-based, qualitative inquiry using triangulation, iterative data analysis, and additional data collection to quickly develop a preliminary understanding of a situation from the insider’s perspective. After a brief introduction to the Rapid Assessment approach, the workshop will include three hands-on experiences. The target audience is participants interested in research tools for transformational leadership in cross-cultural situations within international and multinational organizations.

• James Beebe Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies, Gonzaga University
• Maria Beebe International Programs, Washington State University    

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2008 10th Anniversary Global Conference
Portraits of the Past, Visions for the Future
Los Angeles, CA

Leadership Studies Undergraduate, Masters, and Doctoral Curriculum: Working toward an Integrated Framework and Finding Legitimacy, Rigor, and Veracity
Armstrong, J. Crandall, H., & Francovich,. C., (2008, November). Roundtable Presentation: School of Professional Studies Integrated Leadership Curriculum Project. Roundtable presentation at International Leadership Association (ILA) 2008. Los Angeles, CA.

From Margin to Center: Moving away from Privileged Models of Leadership and Towards Multiple Ways of Knowing
Robin Selzer Union Institute & University
Mai Moua Leadership Paradigms Inc.
James M. Mohr Leadership Studies, Gonzaga University
Charles Montgomery New Salem Missionary Baptist Church

Leadership Formation: Developing the Emotional and Spiritual Capacities of School Leaders
Michael Poutiatine Gonzaga University
Hank Rubin George Mason University
Ann Unterreiner University of Redlands

Narrative as a Methodology for Leadership Development: Creating a Transformative Classroom Space
Joe Albert Department of Organizational Leadership, Gonzaga University
Kaitlin Vadla Gonzaga University

Transforming Fallen Leaders: Possibility or Fantasy?
Jeffrey D. Yergler Gonzaga University
S. Ir ene Matz California State University, Fullerton

The Importance of Mentors and Servant Leadership in the Shaping of Prominent Leaders
Howard Haller The Leadership Success Institute; Gonzaga University Doctoral Program

The Inner Landscape of Leadership: Towards Authentic Leadership Presence
Michael Poutiatine Gonzaga University
Dennis Conners Gonzaga University
Ann Unterreiner University of Redlands

Leadership and the Afghanistan Civil Service: Addressing the Problems Left by 30 Years of War
Maria Beebe Afghan eQuality Alliances
Wali Hamidzada Civil Service Management Department
Farzana Kabir Civil Service Management Department
James Beebe Gonzaga University

CPR For Leadership Training: Theatre Techniques to Develop Competency, Playful Flexibility and Right Relationships
Carol Burbank Birds of Change; James MacGregor Burns Academy of Leadership, University of Maryland
Lois Ruskai Melina Gonzaga University

2007 9th Annual Global Conference
Impact, Culture, and Sustainability
Vancouver, BC, CANADA

Cultural Considerations for Sustainable Tourism in Developing Countries (Poster)
Tom Maier, Gonzaga University

The Nature of Leadership for the Eradication of Poverty in Lesotho
Sandra Wilson, Gonzaga University

Global Leadership, Development Initiatives, and Poverty in Lesotho
!eresa Power-Drutis, !e Tacoma-Lesotho Connection; Global Neighbor Project; Gonzaga University

Ethics, Character, Morality: Creating the Organizational Leader
Barbra Enlow, Gonzaga University
Almarie Munley, School of Undergraduate Studies, Regent University
!omas Whetstone, School of Undergraduate Studies, Regent University
Sandra Bryant, School of Undergraduate Studies, Regent University

Becoming Worldly: Educating Future Global Leaders
John Leipzig, Alma College
Josh Armstrong, Gonzaga University
Elizabeth Nye McKee, McColl School of Business, Queens University of Charlotte
Aldo Boitano, Vertical USA
Robert Mobley, McColl School of Business, Queens University of Charlotte
Barbara Herman, Texas Christian University

Developing Sustainable and Effective Assessment and Evaluation Practices
Sandi Wilson, Gonzaga University
James Beebe, Gonzaga University
Chris Francovich, Gonzaga University

Developing Wise and Just School Leaders
Michael Poutiatine, Leadership Formation Program, Gonzaga University
Dennis Conners, Leadership Formation Program, Gonzaga University
Jackie Kirk, Department of Educational Administration, University of Saskatchewan
Sandi Svoboda, College of Educational Administration, University of Saskatchewan

2006 8th Annual Global Conference
Leadership at the Crossroads
Chicago, IL

Social Entrepreneurship and Servant-Leadership: A Lived Practice of Servanthood
Virginia Klamon, Gonzaga University; SV Associates

Leadership Lessons from Entrepreneurs
Tim McMahon, Gonzaga University

Transcendence and Servant Leadership
Jeff McClellan, Gonzaga University

Increasing the Efficacy of an OnlineOrganizational Leadership Program (Roundtable).
Adrian B. Popa, Gonzaga University
Mai Moua, Gonzaga University

Making Meaning of the Varied Perspectives of Personal Transformation Including Implications for Leadership Development and Education
Alicia Crumpton, Gonzaga University

Building Authentic Leaders: How the Jesuit Tradition Informs Leadership Development
Joshua Tabor, Gonzaga University

The Role of Fear in Transformational Adult Learning
Elisebeth (E.V.) VanderWeil, Gonzaga University

Alternative Ways of Knowing in Knowledge Construction and Implications for Leadership Development
Mai Moua, Gonzaga University

 

7th Annual Conference
November 2-6, 2005
Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Students and faculty of the Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies at Gonzaga University participated in this conference with the following contributions:

EMERGENT MODELS of Global Leadership

Leadership Studies: An Interdisciplinary Discipline Serving a Global World

The Making of Academic Disciplines and the Call for a More Interdisciplinary Approach
Abstract: This panel session begins with a paper that centers on the nature of academic disciplines, providing an historical perspective of "discipline" thinking (e.g., Barzan, 1968; Ben-David, 1973; Bowen & Rudenstine, 1998; Bunt, 2002; Hastings, 1936) . What constitutes an academic discipline is discussed, which includes a paradigm that establishes

• boundaries and language
• a substantial knowledge-base established through research and theory construction
• discourse within the field, and
• scholarly journals as a form of communication.

Special attention is paid to the sciences, humanities, and theocial sciences in higher education. The paper ends by discussing the move toward an interdisciplinary approach in higher education, whereby faculty and students are encouraged to integrate multiple disciplines to better inform their thinking (Garber, 2000; Russell, 2002).

Sandra Wilson, Gonzaga University

Characteristics of Leadership Studies as an Academic Discipline
Abstract: The second paper focuses on Leadership Studies in higher education, addressing the question: Is Leadership Studies an academic discipline? This paper reflects research completed on Leadership as per research and journals, seeking patterns in what is observed. An overview of the development of Leadership Studies Programs in higher education will be provided. Of interest is how history and the emerging nature of Leadership theory and research have established a substantial knowledge base about leadership; all of which have contributed to Leadership Studies becoming an "academic discipline" in the traditional sense (e.g., Bass & Stogdill, 1990; Rost 1991). A second question addressed in this paper is: Who is this leadership discipline to serve? Is it a discipline for leader professionals? Is it a discipline for scholars of leadership?

Karen Norum, Gonzaga University

The Interdisciplinary Nature of Leadership Studies
Abstract: This paper begins by characterizing Leadership in today's world and the impact technology and globalization has had on the purpose and process of leadership (e.g., Zohar, 1997). This impact requires Leadership Studies to be less concerned about being a discipline and more concerned about being interdisciplinary, more global in its thinking and how it designs and implements curriculum. The paper proceeds by discussing the importance of Leadership Studies being deeply grounded in:

This integrative, interdisciplinary approach makes good intellectual sense, given the very nature of leadership in today's global world (Graber, 2000; Russell, 2002).

James Beebe, Gonzaga University

The Formation of Magis Leadership and its Transforming Nature (Papers)

Magis Leadership, an emergent model of leadership, integrates leadership principles and values such as self-awareness, ingenuity, and love. This panel presentation describes Magis, based on Ignatian spirituality, discusses how Magis Leadership is formed through transformative learning, and provides a case study of Magis Leadership among United States Military  Academy, West Point graduates.

Magis as Desire, Dialogue, and Discernment: The Elements of Ignatian Leadership
This paper asks how this spirit and tradition can be useful to current issues and concerns of leadership. To what challenges of leadership can Magis and Ignatian spirituality be of relevance? Three dimensions of Magis—and Ignatian leadership—will be explored: desire and commitment; dialogue and conversation; and discernment and contemplation.

Karel San Juan, Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies, Gonzaga University

Teleological Clarity: Exploring the Critical Link Between the Work of the "More" and the Work of the "End"
This paper presents the conviction that Magis-driven leadership is only possible when one has developed a personally sustaining teleological foundation. It will explore teleology as vital to Magis-driven leadership in three ways: as a precursor, as fuel, and as passion.

Jeffrey D. Yergler, Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies, Gonzaga University

Forming Magis Leadership through Transformational Learning
Magis leadership is derived from a process of leadership development representative of transformative learning. This paper presents an overview of transformative learning theory, conditions, and techniques for fostering transformative learning leading to Magis leadership.

Alicia D. Crumpton, Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies, Gonzaga University

Magis Leadership in the Military: A Case Study
Magis leadership moves leaders to creatively discover options that enhance the lives of those around them. This paper is a brief case study that provides a look at five graduates of the United States Military  Academy, West Point, modeling Magis-driven leadership during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Charlotte Lamp, Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies, Gonzaga University
Chair: Karen Norum, Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies, Gonzaga University

Indigenous Identities, Women, and Leadership (Papers)

This session focuses on the roles indigenous women and women from developing countries play as leaders and their impact on the local and global economy. Presenters will explore the contributions, challenges, and new forms of leadership that have emerged to create transformative change.

Hmong Women Leadership: An Emerging Model of Leadership for Bicultural Women
For the first time in United States and Hmong history, Hmong females are breaking out of their traditional female roles. As leaders, they are forcing both communities to accept a new form of leadership, that which embraces both an indigenous, bicultural heritage and an inclusion of modern, western ideologies.

Mai Moua, Gonzaga University

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6th Annual Conference
November 4-7, 2004
Washington, DC

Three Aspects of Leadership in a Doctoral Program: Personal, Organizational, Global Paper Presentations  

The Leader and the Personal Nature of Leadership
Description: Effective leaders make a difference in the world by building more humane relationships, organizations, and societies. This paper addresses the role of identity, integrity, and authenticity in building relational power in the workplace and how they can become integral to leadership through discernment of one's experiences, understanding, judging, and actions.

Sandra Wilson, Gonzaga University

The Leader and Appreciative Organizational Leadership
Description: Leaders lead within a context. Because organizations are webs of relationships and are created and populated by people, they are social constructions. As social constructions, they can be re-constructed. Appreciative Inquiry (Cooperrider, Whitney, & Stavros, 2003) is a process and philosophy for socially re-constructing organizations.

Karen Norum, Gonzaga University 

The Leader and Multinational Organizations
Description: Four competencies and four types of specialists (Bartlett & Ghoshal, 2003) are necessary for global leadership effectiveness. The four competencies concern the leader's ability to deal with cultural, political, and international systems, plus the astute use of technology. The four types of specialists posited by Bartlett and Ghoshal include business manager, country manager, functional manager, and corporate manager.

David Whitfield, Gonzaga University

Exploring the Who that Leads: The Interior Landscape of the Leader Workshop

Description: To improve leadership around the world we will have to work on improving leaders around the world; this will require attending to not just what leaders do, but who leaders are. This leadership development workshop will focus on the interior-landscape of leadership from both theoretical and practical perspectives.

Sandra Wilson, Gonzaga University
Karen Norum, Gonzaga University
Michael Poutiatine, Gonzaga University
  

Innovative Doctoral Programs in Leadership Studies: Learning Lessons, Sensemaking and Pooling Experiences Panel Presentation

The Leader and Global Systems
Description: The Doctoral Program in Leadership assumes that leadership begins with systems thinking and that cultural, political, and international are important and relevant systems for providing the context for personal and organizational domains. Global system thinking permits the consideration of technology by leaders that incorporate cultural, political, and international aspects.

James Beebe, Gonzaga University

African Leadership Alliance
PROPOSAL for African network based on indigenous models of values-based leadership. Partnership between International Leadership Association (ILA), US Universities and African Universities. Possible products include:

• Training materials
• Scholarship that can be used by others to develop training materials
• Annotated bibliography
• System for dissemination of materials
• ILA based database of individuals 

Draft project description for comment and discussion

Contact:
James Beebe, Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies, Gonzaga University
beebe@gonzaga.edu

Enspirited Leadership
This session shared themes in the stories of seven young leaders who have created six leadership learning centers in India, Croatia, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Holland and England.

Bob Stilger, The Berkana Institute and Gonzaga University