Super admin . 27th Feb, 2024, 9:14 AM
Editorial Notes:
OLC invites digital learning leaders to convene during the
third annual Global Leadership Impact Summit on December 5-6, 2024, for two
transformative days exploring the power of global coalitions in overcoming
challenges to educational access. [LEARN MORE & REGISTER] Applications for
the 2024 Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online Learning (IELOL) are now
being accepted. [LEARN MORE & APPLY] More information and applications for
the 2024 IELOL Global Core Program will be available soon.
Leadership is not just a result of competitive advantage but
a continuous journey sustained through innovation and community engagement. The
evolving landscape of leadership development calls for new methods that
emphasize collaboration to identify areas of collective resonance. Rather than
simply adopting a leadership theory and training in related behaviors, a
program supporting growth within a community framework becomes essential in
today's dynamic world.
Reflect on the childhood tale of an unexpected leader who
triumphed through participant buy-in, engagement, and strategic leadership.
This leader, initially not the crowd's favorite, achieved victory through
creative thinking and the support of a committed community. Are you actively
training to become the leader you aspire to be, or are you risking lagging
behind while others network and advance?
The crucial first step in your leadership journey involves
harnessing your potential and aligning it with opportunities in your personal
and professional life. As an OLC community ally, you can thrive with upcoming
leadership summits and related offerings, serving as lodestones that attract leaders
from an engaged international community. These programs, centered around
innovation and flexibility, assist leaders in developing latent leadership
skills and advocacy positions by aligning with sustainable development goals
and strategic initiatives.
The OLC leadership development programs provide a foundation
for leadership, allowing leaders to explore the evolution of their roles within
a community atmosphere. An old African proverb, "If you want to go fast,
go alone. If you want to go far, go together," resonates with the call for
intentional partnerships to change worldviews and engage collective
consciousness about the challenges we collectively face and the creative
solutions we can develop together.
Strategic leaders play diverse roles that advance programs
within institutions and the broader global field. Engaging in OLC leadership
initiatives becomes integral to this process, fostering collaboration and
building a supportive network. Through mentorship, leaders gain self-awareness,
identify strengths and weaknesses, and collaborate to amplify advocacy
positions. The mentoring process focuses on evidence-based leadership
development (Day, 2011).
As a faculty instructional designer, my perspective on
leadership shifted after engaging in an OLC Leadership event in Fall 2022. OLC
leadership programs address cultural, pedagogical, ethical, relational, and
environmental issues while advocating for change within an international
community. Reflecting on Arnold's ideas (2022) on leadership in Higher
Education, the OLC leadership programs emphasize the importance of reflection,
effective communication, and agile project management approaches.
OLC leadership events, like the upcoming Global
Leadership Impact Summit, streamline management approaches and identify
strategies to leverage processes and amplify advocacy positions. Through these
opportunities, leaders cultivate a growth mindset for continuous improvement
nationally and internationally. Trust and a positive approach to change
management support the urgency to act. While the program may conclude, the
community endures, fostering continued collaboration and encouragement among
team members.
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