Leadership

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Six Regional Leaders on Their Pathway to Leadership, Favorite NAFSA Memory, and Advice on How to Get Involved

January 19, 2021

During the fall, as virtual regional events were in full swing and volunteer positions were being filled, we asked six leaders across different regions to tell us about their pathway to leadership. The first part of the series features interviews with Namiko Bagirimvano of Region I, Karin Brown of

Applied Analysis for Strategic Decision Making

This e-Learning seminar introduces international educators to strategies to help analyze and reveal relationships between and among variables in data.

Managing Stakeholders and Your Team’s Needs

Amid increasing regulatory responsibilities and declining budgets, effective policy development, communication, onboarding, and cross-training are even more crucial to the success of an international education office. Such activities must also take into account stakeholder needs. During this

Celebrating IEM: Sam Heikinen

IEM Spotlight , Vol. 21, Fall Issue | Table of Contents Sam Heikinen is associate vice president for global engagement at Slippery Rock University. Where I live : Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania Where I was born : Houghton, Michigan Family : I met my wife in China when I served as a faculty member at

NAFSA Award for Impact in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in International Education

This award honors a NAFSA member who has shown sustained commitment to this Mission by advocating for the interests of under-represented populations; improving recruitment and retention of under-represented populations; or incorporating diversity or anti-oppression training in international

Sustaining Yourself and Your Team in Stressful Times

Sustaining Yourself and Your Team in Stressful Times is a 45-minute course that provides managers with tips and tools to keep their teams engaged, encourage flexible work policies, and create a supportive environment while working remotely. Participants will be able to enhance the level of support

Managing Team Performance in a Virtual Setting

Managing Team Performance in a Virtual Setting is a 45-minute course that addresses performance management challenges associated with leadership in a virtual setting. Participants will be provided with tools to adapt their leadership styles to be effective in a remote environment. Participants will

Managing Teams Through Times of Upheaval and Change

Managing Teams Through Times of Upheaval and Change is a 45-minute course that will provide participants with skills and knowledge to lead their teams through extreme change. Participants will recognize and document the core functions of their offices and evaluate how those functions must change to

Series: Responsive Management for Uncertain Times

In this 3-part series, you will learn strategies to help you and your team navigate these major changes and adapt your management style to the moment. The field of international education finds itself in an unprecedented situation. Managers are tasked with leading their teams through massive change