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Generational Diversity In Military Leadership: Exploring The Opportunities And Challenges, Cassandra Marie Wachowiak

M.S. in Leadership

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Citation:

Wachowiak, Cassandra, M (Spring 2024). Generational Diversity in Military Leadership: Exploring Challenges and Opportunities. MSLD, Granite State College.

Abstract:

This capstone project explores the complexities of generational diversity within military leadership. Focusing mainly on the challenges and opportunities presented. Through a comprehensive literature review, the project examines the distinct characteristics, values, and communication styles of different generations in the military. By identifying potential areas of tension and teamwork, the project aims to provide insights for fostering cohesion, enhancing collaboration, and optimizing performance across generations within military leadership. The findings will help contribute to a deeper …

Women In Leadership Positions In Higher Education: Challenges, Opportunities, And Strategies For Success, Maria Bowen

M.S. in Leadership

This research project is aimed to identify the challenges and barriers women face in higher education while striving to obtain leadership positions and provide possible solutions to resolve the gender gaps found in higher education’s leadership. A literature review was conducted, which informed questions that were asked in an interview setting. Interviews were conducted with leaders that identify as women in higher education and sought to provide personalized accounts of the researched trends. Ultimately, despite higher education being perceived as a progressive industry and having legislature in place to combat gender disparities, leadership positions are not reflective of gender distribution …

Unlocking The Gates Of Change: Exploring The Impact Of Transformational Leadership On Openness Toward Organizational Change, William A. Whipple Iii

M.S. in Leadership

This capstone delves into the contemporary challenge of organizational change, specifically focusing on leadership's influence on employee openness to change. The objective is to provide leaders with practical tools for fostering employee receptivity to change in today's dynamic work environment. This study employs a mixed-method approach involving a literature review and a quantitative survey. The research reveals a positive relationship between transformational leadership and employee openness to change. A 21-item survey evaluates the correlation between five subdimensions of transformational leadership and employee openness. Practical implications suggest that leaders emphasizing inspirational communication can enhance employee openness to future organizational changes, contributing …

Nonprofit Governance: Improving Performance In Troubled Economic Times, Jerry D. Marx, Christie Davis

Social Work

Nonprofit management is currently pressured to perform effectively in a weak economy. Yet, nonprofit governance continues to suffer from unclear conceptions of the division of labor between board of directors and executive directors. This online survey of 114 executive directors aims to provide clarification and recommendations for social administration.