Given the impact of social change on higher education and the institutions involved, the same may be said for those intersted in management and leadership postions in colleges. And, if you are serious about understanding and improving your own profile, Fortune provides an on-line Charisma test for your conisderation. But, even if your charisma is limited, you can make a deliberate effort to braoden your awareness and appreciation for diversity in society and the workplace.
Some companys are convinced that leadership can be learned.
It starts with readiness on the part of the individual and a supportive and developmental environment . Jim Collins, author of Built to Last , reports that companies that succeed long term stick passionately to a set of values and create systems that get employees to act in accord with those values. At the very least, leaders in education must become oriented to the use of the internet and rapidly expanding information technologies which will certainly revolutionize the learning environment and the access options for learners. Some examples are the ERIC Clearninghouses , the Educational Leadership Resource Library , and Web based instruction provided by educational institutions, such as the University of Phoenix . An example of an integrated technology supported graduate class is the Vocational Education offering by Professors Rzonca and Muston at The University of Iowa.