Hofstad: Key Competencies for Leadership in Racial Equity, Civic Engagement and Community Change
“In today’s ever-changing world, successful leaders must have the skills required to understand and leverage diversity in a way that transcends boundaries and fosters civic engagement for the common good.” see the full discussion...
Introduction
The Kellogg Fellows Leadership Alliance conducted a targeted leadership scan among its members to ascertain information about the challenges and mandates of future leadership programs and innovative promising leadership practices. Equally important was identifying the competencies that leaders must demonstrate to effectively lead across boundaries, addressing issues like achieving racial equity, civic engagement and community change.
Through this process, we asked Fellows four questions concerning cutting edge leadership, key competencies of leaders working in the racial equity and civic engagement arenas, the efficacy of current leadership programs and identifying cutting edge allies.
Key Competencies for Leadership in Racial Equity, Civic Engagement and Community Change
In today’s ever-changing world, successful leaders must have the skills required to understand and leverage diversity in a way that transcends boundaries and fosters civic engagement for the common good. What are the key competencies that one would need to lead in community to support and embrace a racial equity and a civic engagement agenda and an improved community outcome?