Journal article
Leadership Programs for Academic Women: Building Self-Efficacy and Organizational Leadership Capacity
Journal of women's health (Larchmont, N.Y. 2002), v 30(5), pp 672-680
May 2021
PMID: 33064580
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Abstract
Although numerous programs have evolved to develop leadership skills in women, few have conducted rigorous longitudinal evaluation of program outcomes. The purpose of this evaluation study is to measure the continuing impact of the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM
) program in its third decade of operation and to compare outcomes for graduates across the two programs (ELAM and Executive Leadership in Academic Technology, Engineering and Science [ELATES at Drexel
]), using a revised Leadership Learning and Career Development (LLCD) Survey.
The LLCD survey was administered to program graduates between 2013 and 2016 upon entry, immediately after graduation, and 2 years after program completion. Two-way mixed effects analysis of variances were used to analyze differences between programs and changes over time. Descriptive statistics and narrative responses were analyzed for trends and themes.
Of 287 graduates, 69% responded to all three survey administrations. Respondents rated competencies in strategic finance, organizational dynamics, communities of leadership practice, and personal and professional leadership development as highly important at all points of measurement. Ratings of ability to conduct the selected competencies (
, self-efficacy), increased during the program and were maintained over the 2 years that followed. Applications and offers for leadership positions increased over the course of the program and the subsequent 2 years. Respondents showed a strong preference for serving the institution that both sponsored their participation in the leadership program development and supported their continuing contributions to the institution. Personal development goals became more elaborated, institutionally focused, and strategic.
The findings support the effectiveness of two national leadership programs in supporting growth and maintenance of graduates' self-efficacy as they advanced in institutional leadership roles. The findings also provide practical direction for leadership professional development curricula and institutional support that can help to decrease the gender gap in academic leadership.
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- Title
- Leadership Programs for Academic Women: Building Self-Efficacy and Organizational Leadership Capacity
- Creators
- Angela Y Ford - Liberty UniversitySharon Dannels - George Washington UniversityPage Morahan - Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and ResearchDiane Magrane - Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program for Women, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Publication Details
- Journal of women's health (Larchmont, N.Y. 2002), v 30(5), pp 672-680
- Publisher
- Mary Ann Liebert
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Medicine; [Retired Faculty]
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000581434000001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85105725987
- Other Identifier
- 991019167797704721
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- Obstetrics & Gynecology
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- Women's Studies