East Carolina University
The Leadership University
Leadership Development Framework
Framework Subcommittee of the Leadership Advisory Council:
Stacey Altman, Eric Buller, Kendra Harris and Elaine Scott
LEADERSHIP is
a relational process of
inspiring, empowering, and influencing
positive change.
Domains of Leadership Capacity
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ACCOUNTABILITY
COMMITMENT TO SERVE
Applying a Developmental Framework
Stage of
Development*
Knowledge
Relationships
Ethics
Critical Thinker
Mentor
Active Citizen
Well-being
Service
Healthy
Individual
Catalyst for
Positive Change
6
Integration/
synthesis
5
Generativity
4
Increasing ly
complex
application
and behavior
development
3
Application
2
Exploration
1
Awareness,
knowledge
* Adapted from Komives, S.R., Longerbeam, S.D., Owen, J.E., Mainella, F.C., and Osteen, L. (2006). A leadership identity development
model: Applications from a grounded theory. Journal of College Student Development, 47(4), pp. 401-418.
Developmental Framework Overview
Stage of
Development*
Integration/
synthesis
Knowledge
Ethics
Well-being
Service
Goal: Mentor
Goal: Character
Catalyst
Goal: Healthy
Individual
Goal: Positive
Change Agent
Inspiring others to
learn
Mentoring and
Empowering others
to Mentor
Influencing action
for the greater good
Reflection upon
experience wit
self/others, commit
to continual growth
Inspiring positive
change
Engaging in advanced
scholarship and
creative activity
Fostering the
development of
others
Challenging ethical
practices in the
context of the
greater good
Empowering others
to achieve well-being
(emphasis on
elements most
related to leadership
devel.)
Engaging others in
service
Recognizing ethical
implications of
decisions
Adapting lifestyle to
sustain well-being
Expanding role and
commitment to
service
Exercising values in
decision making
Initiating behaviors
to achieve well-being
Understanding
capacity for service
and narrowing
commitment
Examining ethical
principles and
relating personal
values to others and
organizations
Exploring avenues
for achieving well
being and developing
goals
Participating in
service activities
Goal: Lifelong
Learner
Relationships
Generativity
Complex
application
and behavior
development
Application
Exploration
Understanding,
evaluating and
communicating
knowledge
Using new knowledge,
honing academic
interests,
communicating
learning
Recognizing learning
potential, broadening
knowledge base,
developing effective
learning strategies
Collaborating
Communicating
effectively
Understanding
interdependencies
of people and
environments
Understanding self
and others
Understanding
Understanding
Understanding
Understanding
Awareness,
accountability for
values
personal well-being
service and service
knowledge
learning
opportunities
* Adapted from Komives, S.R., Longerbeam, S.D., Owen, J.E., Mainella, F.C., and Osteen, L. (2006). A leadership identity development
model: Applications from a grounded theory. Journal of College Student Development, 47(4), pp. 401-418.
KNOWLEDGE DOMAIN - STUDENT MATRIX
Domain: Knowledge
Stage of Development*
Goal: Lifelong Learner
Inspiring others to learn
Leading research and creative activity
Advanced study and collaboration in discipline
Engaging in advanced scholarship
and creative activity
Advanced study
Participation in research and creative activity
Understanding, evaluating and
communicating knowledge
Capstone or senior project
Critical Thinking and application of discipline knowledge
Using new knowledge, honing
academic interests,
communicating learning
Commitment to major
Presentation-based coursework
Content analysis, term papers, essays
Recognizing learning potential,
broadening knowledge base,
developing effective learning
strategies
Foundations Curriculum coursework
Academic planning and goal development
Understanding accountability for
learning
Academic planning
Discipline specific introductory coursework
Freshman Seminar, i.e. COAD 1000, LDSP 1000
Integration/
synthesis
Generativity
Complex application
and behavior
development
Application
Exploration
Awareness, knowledge
RELATIONSHIPS DOMAIN - STUDENT MATRIX
Domain: Relationships
Stage of Development*
Goal: Mentor
6
Integration/
synthesis
Mentoring and Empowering
Others to Mentor
5
Generativity
Fostering the development
of others
Conflict Management Skills
Negotiation & Persuasion Skills
Able to build Group Consensus/Synergy
Interviewing Skills
4
Complex application and
behavior development
3
Application
2
Exploration
Collaborating
Communicating effectively
Understanding
interdependencies of
people and environments
Understanding self and
others
1
Awareness, knowledge
Insight into Group Processes
Insight into the influence of one’s own actions on other people
Empathy, Adaptability
Influencing Skills
Willing to Take Responsibility for Relationships
Helpfulness
Insight into Social/Ecological Structure of Society
Knowledge of Social Rules of Engagement
Able to work in teams
Inclusive & Equitable
Self-Knowledge & Emotional Regulation (Motives, Wishes, Abilities)
Knowledge of Motives, Wishes, Abilities of others
Respect for other people and difference
Listening Skills
Verbal & Written Communication Skills
WELL-BEING DOMAIN - STUDENT MATRIX
Domain: Well-Being
Stage of Development*
6
Integration/
synthesis
5
Generativity
Goal: Healthy Individual
Reflecting upon experience with self and
others and committing to continual growth
Empowering others to achieve well-being
(emphasis on those elements most-related
to leadership development)
-Advanced study
-Presenting information on well-being
-Disseminating knowledge
Adapting lifestyle to sustain well-being
-Consistent use of resources related to well-being
-Consistent involvement in organizations (campus and
community) related to well-being (take on significant role)
Initiating behaviors to achieve well-being
-Programming
-Volunteer (regular)
Exploring avenues for achieving well-being
and developing goals
-Well-being related coursework (HLTH 1000, EXSS 1000, PSYC
1000 & others)
-Student Activities Events (e.g. CRW, Student Health, Res life,
etc )
-Volunteer (one-time)
Understanding of personal well-being
-Curriculum (COAD 1000)
-Well-being related Open Houses, Orientations
4
Complex application and
behavior development
3
Application
2
Exploration
1
Awareness, knowledge
Note: do we need clarify what Student Orgs are related to wellbeing?
ETHICS DOMAIN – STUDENT MATRIX
Domain: Ethics
Stage
Goal: Character Catalyst
Influencing action for the greater good
Educates Others
Leads a cause
Influences legislation, culture, behavior
Accepts personal sacrifices in order to improve conditions for others
Challenging ethical practices in the context of the
greater good
Advocates for a cause or issue
Takes a stand or action for change
Demonstrates ethical behavior and influences others within their
personal sphere
Recognizing ethical implications of decisions
Proposes several alternative solutions to an ethical dilemma, implements
solution.
Lives the ethical life; behaves as a responsible citizen, values ethical
behavior over personal satisfaction, resolves conflicts between values
and behavior
Exercising values in decision-making
Proposes a solution to an ethical dilemma.
Applies refined set of values, resolve conflicts between personal values
and those of other individuals or organizations,
examine values in light of sources and identifies conflicts
Examining ethical principles and relating personal
values to others and organizations
Recognizes an ethical dilemma from a legal dilemma and understands
how it relates to him/her.
Examines own values and relates to others.
Understanding Values
Exposed to University values, Creed
Understands university and societal rules/norms, understands Academic
Integrity policy, Identifies personal values and their sources
Integration/ Synthesis
Generativity
Complex application and
behavior development
Application
Exploration
Awareness/
Knowledge
SERVICE DOMAIN - STUDENT MATRIX
Domain: Service
Stage of
Development*
Goal: Positive Change Agent
6
Integration/
synthesis
Inspiring positive change
Advocacy through inspiring others to enact
positive change
Internalization of passion
Development of a personal lifelong plan of service activities
Engage others through shared commitment
Avenues:
5
Generativity
Using knowledge of capacity and skills to
engage others in service through
recruitment and shared commitment
Articulating reasons for commitment
Internalization of leadership/service value system
Identify others with shared commitment/values
Avenues:
Expanding on capacity and skills to better
meet the needs of the service areas
Identify strengths and weaknesses and participate in development
opportunities
Avenues: Leadership role in service areas,
Understanding personal capacity for service
and matching that capacity to areas of
commitment
Evaluate reflections and identify personal capacities
Analyze capacities and match to service opportunities
Avenues: S-L Course completion,
Participating in service activities
Participate in service opportunities, reflect upon service
participation, and expand on list of opportunities
Avenues: participation in volunteer activities
Understanding service and service
opportunities
Define service and differentiate it from other activities
Avenues: List service opportunities,
4
Complex application and
behavior development
3
Application
2
Exploration
1
Awareness, knowledge