The webinar will introduce the concept of persuasive leadership and the characteristics and skills required to lead others in academia. These will be discussed in the context of one of the presenters’ recent experience of joining a new institution. It will also discuss the process involved in developing a strategic plan at a College and steps taken to implement tasks from year to year.

After the webinar, attendees will be able to:

1.Explore the characteristics of a persuasive leader

2.Consider personal development goals, related to persuasive leadership

3.Describe how to develop and implement a strategic plan for your organization or faculty

Speakers:

Ruth Edwards
Head of Professional Experience,
Aston Pharmacy School,Aston University, Birmingham, UK
r.edwards2@aston.ac.uk

Toyin Tofade,
Dean and Professor, Howard University College of Pharmacy,
toyin.tofade@howard.edu