Change leaders key to success.IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT THIS ISSUE of Techniques is focused on leadership. These are interesting times for education and most of all, career and technical education (CTE (Coefficient of Thermal Expansion) The difference between the way two materials expand when heat is applied. This is very critical when chips are mounted to printed circuit boards, because the silicon chip expands at a different rate than the plastic board. ). The ongoing and increasingly louder dialogue on education reform is changing what is taught, how it is taught and where it is taught. During these times, it is important for the CTE profession and ACTE ACTE Association for Career and Technical Education (formerly American Vocational Association) ACTE Association of Corporate Travel Executives ACTE Approvals Committee for Terminal Equipment ACTE Anodal Closure Tetanus to have leaders who can provide guidance, comfort and support. It is important that we have "change leaders" at the helm. Mark J. Tager, co-author co·au·thor or co-au·thor n. A collaborating or joint author. tr.v. co·au·thored, co·au·thor·ing, co·au·thors To be a collaborating or joint author of: "He and a colleague . . . of Leadership in Times of Stress and Change, writes that in an environment characterized by ambiguity, change and stress, what people look for and respond to best is someone who: * Lets me know what's going on Verb 1. know what's going on - be well-informed be on the ball, be with it, know the score, know what's what know - know how to do or perform something; "She knows how to knit"; "Does your husband know how to cook?" and isn't afraid to say "I don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. ." * Is easy to "read" so I know where he or she is coming from. * Remains calm under fire. * Sets clear expectations, ones that are sure to change and will then be replaced with new clear expectations. * "Hears" me--is willing to listen. * Is willing to change the plan when things aren't working out. * Is visible and available. * Seems "together" in thought and action. There are three major attributes required to enhance performance in today's work climate: 1. Flexibility--This is the willingness and capacity to do things differently, to take the risks involved, and to admit to a level of uncertainty. Leaders must remain flexible by focusing on the environment, frequently revisiting progress and trends, expecting surprises, and working backward from clear outcomes to determine what you need to accomplish them. 2. Empathy--This is the ability to put yourself in your members' shoes to really know and feel what each is going through. 3. Trustworthiness--To remain engaged and productive in a changing environment, one marked by increasing anxiety and turmoil, trust in leadership is an absolute essential. Leaders who demonstrate openness and humility Humility See also Modesty. Humorousness (See WITTINESS.) Bernadette Soubirous, St. humble girl to whom Virgin Mary appeared. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 65–66] Bonaventura, St. washes dishes even though a cardinal. are perceived as trustworthy by others. It is important for every leader to look inward in·ward adj. 1. Located inside; inner. 2. Directed or moving toward the interior: an inward flow. 3. to determine if these attributes are present and what steps can be taken to develop or enhance these attributes. So my only question to you as an educator and ACTE member: Are you a change leader? Janet B. Bray Executive Director |
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