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Session

Shared Interest (SI)

Demystifying Leadership in International Education - Narratives from the Field

Wednesday, October 9, 2024
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT
Location: Salon 3
Presentation Description:

Career possibilities can be both invigorating and daunting. In a dynamically evolving environment of international education, we can all benefit from a pause to think about what leadership is and how we might exercise it. Four presenters share their paths in international education and ways in which leadership opportunities emerged in their career. Presenters aim to explore myths or misconceptions around leadership and demystify them. Presenters welcome interactions with participants to share applicable ideas and resources.

Learning Objectives:

  • define leadership, identify critical skills for leaders of all types, and understand the distinction between leading and managing
  • demystify ideas of leadership in higher education to consider multiple ways in which leadership can be exercised as international educators
  • understand how leaders make sense of and navigate challenging scenarios as they consider their professional journey