Loughead, Michael Rea
(2009)
A Transformational Model of Visionary Leadership.
Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
A TRANSFORMATIONAL MODEL OF VISIONARY LEADERSHIPMichael R. Loughead B.A., M.S Ed.University of Pittsburgh 2009The study examines the previously unforeseen demand for visionary leadership in education created by the simultaneous requirement for academically proficient students to be able to navigate the reality of globalization nested in a newfound conceptual age. Globalization driven by new technologies has ushered in a new conceptual age that requires students to compete on the global stage. Students in this country are competing with the best and brightest from around the world not just with their peers. Furthermore, the new conceptual age that is upon us favors students who are creative, empathetic, artistic, innovative and holistic thinkers. .This is a rich, descriptive, narrative, qualitative study that examines the journey of regional school superintendents. Participants were selected due to their qualifications and experience following a careful protocol. Methods of data collection included semi structured interviews and a personal journal. Data was transcribed and organized into major and minor themes. A personal journal was kept for the purpose of adding reflective thoughts to the study.This research has uncovered a curious pattern indicating visionary superintendents in Western Pennsylvania already possess the types of skills and abilities that we now are expecting our students to acquire to navigate the conceptual age. Another intriguing finding of the study was the evidence that the Western Pennsylvania region serves to create irrepressible visionary leaders. This finding is somewhat surprising as the region is typically thought of as somewhat parochial and not as innovative as other regions of the state and country. The study results which compare the present findings with previous research revealed tangible support for two specific models of visionary leadership found in the literature.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
| Creators/Authors: |
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| ETD Committee: |
| Title | Member | Email Address | Pitt Username | ORCID |
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| Committee Chair | Wallace, Richard | | | | | Committee Member | Travato, Charlene | | | | | Committee Member | Manley, James | | | | | Committee Member | Longo, Jerry | | | | | Committee Member | Werlinich, Joeseph | | | | | Committee Member | Bickel, William | | | |
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| Date: |
4 September 2009 |
| Date Type: |
Completion |
| Defense Date: |
16 June 2009 |
| Approval Date: |
4 September 2009 |
| Submission Date: |
22 July 2009 |
| Access Restriction: |
5 year -- Restrict access to University of Pittsburgh for a period of 5 years. |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Education > Administrative and Policy Studies |
| Degree: |
EdD - Doctor of Education |
| Thesis Type: |
Doctoral Dissertation |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
21st Century Leadership; Regional Leadership Factors; Superintendent Leadrership |
| Other ID: |
http://etd.library.pitt.edu/ETD/available/etd-07222009-172154/, etd-07222009-172154 |
| Date Deposited: |
10 Nov 2011 19:52 |
| Last Modified: |
15 Nov 2016 13:46 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/8515 |
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