What are your short- and long-term professional goals? Do they include moving into a leadership and management position? Transitioning from clinical to administrative roles is not uncommon in social work practice. It is useful, however, to think about relevant skills, knowledge, and professional experiences that will prepare you for the transition. In addition, you should consider the personal benefits and challenges of assuming a leadership role.
· Post your thoughts about your future career goals, your interest in moving into leadership or management positions, and the benefits and challenges of a social work administrator’s role.
References (use 2 or more)
Gothard, S., Carnochan, S., Regan, K., Samples, M., & Austin, M. J. (2012). Becoming a manager in nonprofit human service organizations: Making the transition from specialist to generalist. Mack Center on Nonprofit and Public Sector Management in the Human Services. School of Social Welfare, University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved from http://mackcenter.berkeley.edu/assets/files/articles/Becoming%20a%20Manager%20Final%20Draft%20Jan%202012.pdf
What is a leader? This may seem like a simple question, but an individual’s response to the question may depend on the individual and his or her situation. Leadership contains elements of personality, personal characteristics, skills, and knowledge. Leadership can be demonstrated within human services organizations as well as in the organizations’ interactions with stakeholders in the community.
As you consider all you have explored about leadership in this course, what new perspectives have you gained regarding this topic? Consider how you might apply your discoveries to your career planning and development.
References (use 2 or more)
Gothard, S., Carnochan, S., Regan, K., Samples, M., & Austin, M. J. (2012). Becoming a manager in nonprofit human service organizations: Making the transition from specialist to generalist. Mack Center on Nonprofit and Public Sector Management in the Human Services. School of Social Welfare, University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved from http://mackcenter.berkeley.edu/assets/files/articles/Becoming%20a%20Manager%20Final%20Draft%20Jan%202012.pdf
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