Anita Mork

The flipped classroom allows students to become more engaged in their own learning.  Preparing at home to acquire basic knowledge of a topic and then coming to class for discussions, activities, and group collaborations permits students to have a better understanding of class objectives.  I will try this form of learning in one of my classes.

It is important for leaders to remember to use the principles of emotional intelligence when leading a team.  Team members need to feel that they are appreciated and have a sense of purpose. A good leader instills trust in team members and shows that you care about them.

This is a class that all leaders at my institution should have taken at the start of the covid pandemic.  The couse provided excellent information concerning working and supporting a team through a crisis.

Time management will allow me to make more purposeful choices with the time that I have each day.  I liked the quote "Live your days in accordance with how you would want to live your life."

I have learned some good ways about dealing withstressful situations at work.  The stop, breathe, reflect and choose idea is very helpful and one I will definitely use.

I learned how to deal with common meeting problems and how to determine how many people to invite to a meeting based on type of meeting.  Meetings need to have a firm purpose, not just meeting-to-meet.  Participants will appreciate that.

I learned a lot about managing upward with my boss.  The most important thing that I learned was how to work with a difficult boss.  I also better understand the importance of a good working relationship with my boss and the factors that affect it.  We need to be better with communication that goes both ways not just from the top down.

I found this course to be very helpful in developing my own leadership legacy statement as well as my PLDP.

 I learned how appreciative inquiry will be a valuable tool in working out team challenges as well as using it to spark some new creative ideas.  Empathic listening is a valuable skill when working with students, faculty, and adminstration.  Being able to commit to a conversation by seeking clarity and truly listening are important steps in understanding the person you are speaking with.  I am looking forward to trying some of these new tools in my work.

I've learned more about the importance of creating a good leadership leagacy statement that reflects who I am as a leader.  I have a better understanding of the challenges faced by higher education in today's world after taking this course.