Designing a learning and development strategy for nonacademic leaders at a mid-sized university

This inquiry sought to answer the question: How can the University of Winnipeg (UW) design a learning and development strategy for its nonacademic leaders that will benefit both the leaders and the university? As higher education institutions experience increased competition and rising demands, senior leaders need to find new ways of developing one of their most important assets, their employees. Using an action research approach, this inquiry sought participants' perspectives through an online survey and a world café. This inquiry puts forward the following three recommendations: develop and communicate a formalized learning and development strategy that is supported by senior leadership, aligned with organizational goals, customized to the unique university environment, and values learner needs; provide diverse professional development opportunities for leaders; and create an environment that improves communication, fosters collaboration, develops competence, and values community. This inquiry adhered to all ethical requirements set by Royal Roads University and UW.

Author dc:creator

• Loeb, Kim

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Harris, Brigitte
• Caldwell, Dianne
• Piggot-Irvine, Eileen

• higher education leadership development
• leadership development
• learning and development
• organizational development

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/10170/716

OAI record oai:identifier

https://www.viurrspace.ca/server/oai/request?verb=GetRecord&metadataPrefix=dim&identifier=oai%3Anull%3A10170%2F716