Leadership in International Development: From Practice to Theory

Session Submission Type: Panel Discussion

Short Description

The gap between leadership theories and leadership practice may be no greater than that found in the context of international development. Whether there are leadership approaches most practiced or most effective in international development has not been systematically conceptualized. Panelists — leaders working in different countries and contexts — will discuss their leadership experiences and reflect on the influences of situational factors and personal qualities such as gender with the aim of informing the development of new leadership theories.

Sub Unit

• Public Leadership

Chair

• Randal J. Thompson, Dream Connect Global

Presenters

• Keba T. Modisane, BA ISAGO University

• Anne Spear, University of Maryland

• Kathleen A. Curran, Intercultural Systems

• Patricia J McLaughlin, Eastern University