Identifying and Developing Future Department Chairs

(Retired)
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Identifying and Developing Future Department Chairs

(Retired)

Table of Contents

Overview

Build a bench of department chairs who can advance academic programs, power research, and attract funding.

Agenda

  • The Department Chair Role
  • Talent Identification
    • What skillsets to look for in potential department chair candidates
    • Who has the service mentality – who shows up and who makes a difference
    • Importance of credibility and how to coach colleagues to get prepared
    • Selecting people with emotional intelligence
  • Getting Colleagues Ready for Management/Leadership Roles
    • Internal and external professional development
    • Increasing their profiles, competence, and credibility in the eyes of their peers
    • Providing coaching and mentoring
  • Working with New Department Heads
    • The first ninety days
    • Staying on a learning and development path
    • Evaluate the unit and opportunity
  • Ongoing Development and Support
    • Regular feedback and coaching
    • Advanced career mentoring
    • Identifying professional development needs and support

Resources

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Why is this event retired?

At AI we want to always ensure that the best and most current trainings are available to members, and we regularly review our trainings to ensure that is the case.