Collaborative LeadershipCollege of the North Atlantic

Fall 2008

Charting our Course . . .

Learning the Culture . . .

Understanding the culture . .

CNA’s Leadership Advance 2008

May 5,6,7, 2008

Jean Madill, President

Leadership

The process ordinary people use when they are bringing out the best from themselves and others.

(Kouzes & Posner, 1995)

What does it mean to be a leader at CNA?You have the information you need to do your job.You are respected for your opinions and

supported in your decisions.It is okay to make mistakes!You are part of a team.You have a clear understanding of your role and

how it relates to others in the college.You are accountable for your decisions and

actions.You are inspired and you inspire others.You are part of the force that will move CNA

from “Good to Great”!

CNA Leadership CultureCollaboration is defined as “exchanging

information and sharing or pooling resources for mutual benefit to achieve a common purpose.”

Collaborative/Shared Leadership is the processes, activities and relationships in which a group and its members engage in collaboration.

Collaboration is one of CNA’s core values

Collaborative Leadership

Leadership shown by a group that is acting collaboratively to solve agreed upon issues

Leaders use supportive and inclusive methods to ensure that those they represent are part of the change process

Requires new notion of power…the more power we share, the more we have to use

http://eric-web.tc.columbia.edu/families/TWC

Six Practices: DefinitionsAssessing the Environment: Understanding the

context for change before you act.Creating Clarity: Defining shared values and engaging

people in positive action.Building Trust: Creating safe places for developing

shared purpose and action.Sharing Power and Influence: Developing synergy of

people, organizations, and communities to accomplish a shared vision.

Developing People: Committing to people as a key asset through coaching and mentoring.

Self-Reflection: Understanding your own values, attitudes, and behaviors as they relate to your leadership style and its impact on others.

Why Six Practices ?Identified by the Turning Point Leadership

Development National Excellence Collaborative

Research included:Literature reviewsIndividual interviewsFocus groupsExpert panel debatesAttendance at leadership development training

programs

Six Practices of Collaborative Leadership

Complex Problem Effective Solution

SR

CC

AE

DP

BT

SP

Methods for Building Collaborative Leadership Skills

Exposure to different ideasExposure to different culturesCritical ReflectionExperience / Practice

Methods for Building Collaborative Leadership Skills

MentoringCoaching

Shadow coachingFeedback-based coachingJust in time personal coachingPeer coaching

Rewards