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Page 1: Connecting Leaders with Leaders: How Career and Leadership Development Work Together

Kelley Ashby &

Stacy WelpCareer Leadership Academy

The University of Iowa

April 22, 2023

Connecting Leaders with Leaders:How Career and Leadership Development Work Together

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Presentation Objectives• Inform participants of the research supporting the

Career Leadership Academy (CLA)• Share CLA format—how leadership and career

development are woven together• Discuss the application of the Relational Leadership

Model and the Social Change Model of Leadership Development

• Engage participants in a discussion of experiential learning opportunities

• Brainstorm ways participants can build this type of program on their campuses

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Session Overview

•Group Activity•Review of 2008 NACE and The University of Iowa data•History of Career Leadership Academy•Career Leadership Academy Curriculum•Experiential Learning Opportunities Discussion•Lessons Learned•Q&A – How can this be applied to your institution?

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What Do Employers Want?

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The Perfect Candidate **Employers Rate the Importance of Candidate Qualities/Skills

National Association of Colleges &

Employers Research The University of Iowa Research

Strong work ethic *4.6 Strong work ethic 4.8 Communication skills 4.6 Communication skills 4.8 Teamwork skills (works well with others)

4.5 Initiative 4.7

Initiative 4.4 Interpersonal skills 4.6 Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)

4.4 Teamwork skills 4.6

Problem-solving skills 4.4 Flexibility/adaptability 4.5 Analytical skills 4.3 Problem-solving skills 4.4 Flexibility/adaptability 4.2 Self-confidence 4.3 Computer skills 4.1 Detail-oriented 4.3 Technical skills 4.1 Organizational skills 4.2 Detail-oriented 4.0 Leadership skills 4.1 Organizational skills 4.0 Tactfulness 4.1 Leadership skills 3.9 Friendly/outgoing personality 4.0

Self-confidence 3.9 Computer skills 4.0 Friendly/outgoing personality 3.8 Analytical skills 3.9

Tactfulness 3.8 Technical skills 3.7 Creativity 3.6 Strategic planning skills 3.6 Strategic planning skills 3.3 Creativity 3.5 Entrepreneurial skills/risk-taker 3.2 Entrepreneurial skills/risk-taker 3.4

Sense of humor 3.1 Sense of humor 3.4

**J ob Outlook 2008. National Association of Colleges and Employers. Bethlehem, PA. **University of Iowa Web Survey 2008. Pomerantz Career Center, The University of Iowa.

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CLA Video

What is the Career Leadership Academy?

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Career Leadership Academy at a Glance

• 4 Semester Program – 4 Phases• Each Phase is 10 weeks• Students earn Academic Credit • Academy Graduation Notation on Transcript• Open to all majors at The University of Iowa

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Career Leadership Academy Sponsors

• University of Iowa Provost• Pomerantz Career Center• Tippie College of Business• 5 Business Sponsors• 80 Businesses Endorse CLA

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Who Are Career Leadership Academy Students?

• Over 370 for Fall 2008• 18% Minority/Underrepresented

(UI campus average is 9 – 10 %)• 44 Majors• Colleges Represented

• Business• CLAS• Education• Engineering• Nursing

• 27 Alumni of Program

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Career Leadership Academy Curriculum Leadership Models

• Relational Leadership Model

• Social Change Model

• Situational Leadership

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Career Leadership Academy Curriculum Texts

Komives, S.R., Lucas, N. & McMahon, T. (2007). Exploring leadership: For college students who want to make a difference.

Anderson, L.E. & Bolt, S.B. (2008). Professionalism: Real skills for workplace success.

Dietz, K.A. & Golden, J.P. (2004). Boundless Diversity: An introduction to the Golden Personality Profiler.

Higher Education Research Institute (1996). A social change model of leadership development. (version 3)

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Career Leadership Academy Curriculum 4 Phases Coursework

Phase I: Self-Aware Leader Phase II: Understanding Others

• Golden Personality Type Profiler

• Leadership Concepts, History, & Theory

• Relational Leadership Model• What Employers Want Panel• Informational Interview —

Leadership in Career Field• LeadersLive Luncheons• Career Development

Progress• Journal Reflections

• Teambuilding & Groups Dynamics

• Communication Styles & Listening Skills

• Understanding Difference• Problem Solving• Leading Difficult People• LeadersLive Luncheons• Resume Workshop & Review • Challenge Course• Group Presentation• Career Development

Progress

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Career Leadership Academy Curriculum 4 Phases Coursework

Phase III: Interacting with Others Phase IV: Engaging the World

• Leadership Styles and the Social Change Model of Leadership

• Transferable Skills• Understanding Power• Conflict-Resolution &

Overcoming Team Problems• A Leadership Self Assessment • Networking• Career Development

Progress• Service Project• Mock/Perfect Interview• Journal Reflections

• Professionalism• Job Search & Interview

Techniques• Personal Financial

Management• Dealing with Change &

Transition• Accountability & Workplace

Relationships• Career Development

Progress• Etiquette Dinner• Presentations• Academy Graduation

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Career and Leadership Skill Development Activity

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Career Leadership Academy Experiential Activities

1. LeadersLive Luncheons

2. Mock Interviews

3. Networking

4. What Employer’s Want Panels

5. Resume Writing Workshop

6. Job and Internship Fair

1. Service Learning Project

2. Challenge Course

3. Group Presentations

4. Etiquette Dinner

5. Informational Interview

6. Graduation Ceremony Planning

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Lessons Learned - Successes

• Program growth from 56 students in Spring 2007 to over 500 in 5 semesters 

• 90% of the students who start CLA, continue with the Academy

• 100% of 1st CLA Graduating Class wants to continue to be involved with the Academy

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94% of Phase I students reported CLA helped them better understand themselves, leadership

concepts, and employee readiness

“I think that this class has really made me think of ways that I can improve my leadership style . . . This class really allows me to look at myself and mold myself into the leader that I know is possible. I think that developing my leadership style will not only help me in my career but also in all aspects of my life.”

Shawn

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80% of Phase II students reported CLA helped them understand how group dynamics influence

the effectiveness of teams and work groups

“The Leadership Academy has really opened my eyes about different aspects and ways of leading through specific activities.  A lot of people, like me, probably think they know who they are and what type of leader they are, but when you actually sit down, do the activities, and can physically see the results, it is a different story.”

  Todd

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90% of Phase III students reported CLA helped them understand how service and leadership are

related

“I was extremely pleased that this (service) project was within the course objectives for Phase III. The classroom teachings of the Career Leadership Academy can only go so far, but being able to apply the knowledge in a real life situation gave the students a better understanding of leadership roles. Additionally, I enjoyed the autonomous nature of the project. Students are not always going to be spoon fed by teachers or employers about guidelines. Learning from our mistakes is much more valuable.”

Bridget

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100% of Phase IV students report CLA met their expectations

“Getting involved in the Career Leadership Academy was one of the best things I could have ever done during my college career.  Not only have I learned more about leadership styles, capabilities, and myself but I have also learned about some very exciting opportunities. I know that because of this new understanding of my leadership skills and qualities, I will be a better leader at my future place of employment.”

Brittani

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Lessons Learned - Challenges

• Managing the Growth:• Keeping it intimate and meaningful

• Diversity of Students: • Meeting students where they are • Variety of majors• Challenging students to grow whether they are freshman

to junior• Pass / Fail versus Graded Course• Funding • Academic Buy-in

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How can this be applied to your campus?

Q. & A.

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Thank You!Kelley Ashby

Director

Career Leadership Academy

Pomerantz Career Center

The University of Iowa

100 Pomerantz Center, Suite C310

Iowa City, IA 52242-7700

[email protected]

319-335-1023

Stacy Welp

Graduate Assistant

Career Leadership Academy

Pomerantz Career Center

The University of Iowa

100 Pomerantz Center, Suite C310

Iowa City, IA 52242-7700

[email protected]

319-335-1023


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