Outcomes of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s campus-based sessions of LeaderShape®

Abstract

To determine the outcomes, based on participant responses, of the University of Wisconsin-Madisonpsilas campus-based LeaderShapereg sessions, a comprehensive assessment and evaluation was conducted. The participants in this assessment study were LeaderShape alumni who participated in the 13 sessions hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison between 1997 and 2006. Using qualitative data analysis techniques, seven outcomes of the campus-based sessions of LeaderShape at the University of Wisconsin-Madison were extracted from participant responses. Those seven outcomes include: (a) changed goals and aspirations; (b) self discovery; (c) application of knowledge; (d) actions planned and taken; (e) changed concept of leadership; (f) increased understanding of values and convictions; and (g) celebration of diversity. Several suboutcomes emerged within each of the seven outcomes. Conclusions were reached and implications for future campus-based sessions of LeaderShape at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are discussed.