Influencing Employee Growth: How a Leadership Development Program Can Contribute to Nonschool-Based Employee Succession in a Catholic School Division

This study investigated how a leadership development program could support succession planning for nonschool-based employees in the Edmonton Catholic School Division (ECSD). The research addressed the question: How might a leadership development program contribute to succession planning of nonschool-based ECSD staff? Conducted in the context of a need for succession planning due to impending retirements, I engaged seven nonschool-based leaders in a focus group and surveyed 28 employees across various roles. Employing action-oriented research with appreciative and humble inquiry methodologies, I combined qualitative and quantitative approaches to explore leadership development needs. Ethical standards, including informed consent and confidentiality, were rigorously upheld. Findings emphasized the need for a leadership framework, improved communication of career opportunities, and a structured program to foster leadership skills and enhance succession planning. Recommendations included developing such a program, fostering collaboration, and implementing systems for regular evaluation to ensure organizational continuity and growth.

Author dc:creator

• Sokoloski, Erin

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Bainbridge, Lesley

• School of leadership studies

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Identifier URI

https://doi.org/10.25316/ir-20346

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:null:10613/28778