impacted from: group discussions, which allowed for better understanding (19.44% of total responses), hearing leadership perspectives (16.67% of total responses), and hearing peer perspectives related to varied issues (16.67% of total responses). Drew (2010) found that well-contextualized programs provide a useful forum for sharing new and relevant information while allowing for the development of problem solving strategies a very important leadership skill. This developed skill increases organizational capacities to develop and sustain leaders capable of thriving in uncertain times, handling complex situations, engaging organizations in common visioning, and building sustainable leadership (Drew, 2010). When given relevant tools and training, Dysvik et al. (2010) determined that employee effort improved to the benefit of the individuals and the organization. Research Question #5: Has the site-based CSU leadership development program resulted in the application of leadership skills? All LPI items showed a significant change (p < 0.001), yet the items with the greatest change following participation in leadership development were: Talk about trends (t = -6.041, = 58, .001); Describe a df p< compelling image of the future (t = -7.069, = 58, .001); Appeal to df p< others to share exciting dream of the future (t = -6.137, = 58, .001); df p< Ask for feedback on how my actions affect other peoples performance (t = = 58, .001); Show others how long-term interests can be df p< realized with shared vision (t = -8.585, = 58, .001); I experiment and df p< take risks even when there is a chance of failure (t = -6.870, = 58, df p<
impacted from: group discussions, which allowed for better understanding (19.44% of total responses), hearing leadership perspectives (16.67% of total responses), and hearing peer perspectives related to varied issues (16.67% of total responses). Drew (2010) found that well-contextualized programs provide a useful forum for sharing new and relevant information while allowing for the development of problem solving strategies a very important leadership skill. This developed skill increases organizational capacities to develop and sustain leaders capable of thriving in uncertain times, handling complex situations, engaging organizations in common visioning, and building sustainable leadership (Drew, 2010). When given relevant tools and training, Dysvik et al. (2010) determined that employee effort improved to the benefit of the individuals and the organization. Research Question #5: Has the site-based CSU leadership development program resulted in the application of leadership skills? All LPI items showed a significant change (p < 0.001), yet the items with the greatest change following participation in leadership development were: Talk about trends (t = -6.041, df = 58, p< .001); Describe a compelling image of the future (t = -7.069, df = 58, p< .001); Appeal to others to share exciting dream of the future (t = -6.137, df = 58, p< .001); Ask for feedback on how my actions affect other peoples performance (t = df = 58, p< .001); Show others how long-term interests can be realized with shared vision (t = -8.585, df = 58, p< .001); I experiment and take risks even when there is a chance of failure (t = -6.870, df = 58, p<