Developing leaders among women religious in Africa

Salvaterra, Mary; Wakahiu, Jane; Farr, Jane; Zaffino, Gina

doi:10.1108/s1479-3679(2009)0000011011

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“…Sisters not only commit their lives to service but to the evolution of those services in line with changing humanitarian and societal needs. To this end, sisters often work in areas un-or underserved by government agencies or nongovernmental organizations, addressing issues of injustice and inequality as they serve some of the most vulnerable and marginalized individuals in society (Madueke, 2014;Salvaterra, Wakahiu, Farr, & Zaffino, 2009;Wakahiu, 2013a).…”

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“…Developing sisters who can lead change efforts within their congregations bodes well for creating change outside of congregations as well. Ultimately, building the leadership capacity of sisters, including their ability to sustainably manage resources and obtain funding for needed human development projects, is helping to create change in the communities where sisters live and work (Salvaterra et al, 2009;Wakahiu, 2011;Wakahiu & Keller, 2011).…”

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Promoting Social Justice in Africa Through the Education and Training of Catholic Sisters

Akruvala¹,

Herrmann²,

Lopatofsky³

et al. 2020

Handbook on Promoting Social Justice in Education

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Section: Evaluating the Leadership Programmentioning

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Promoting Social Justice in Africa Through the Education and Training of Catholic Sisters

Akruvala¹,

Herrmann²,

Lopatofsky³

et al. 2020

Handbook on Promoting Social Justice in Education

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“…In order for women to assume leadership positions, it is imperative that they be enabled to build their leadership skills and self-confidence. Salvaterra et al (2009) found that gaining leadership skills enhanced women"s self-confidence, improved their communication skills, and gave them the technological knowhow needed to manage their organizations (ministries) effectively.…”

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Capacity Building: A Phenomenological Study of the African Women Perceptions and Experiences in the Leadership Training Program

Wakahiu¹,

Keller²

2017

Advancing Women in Leadership Journal

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The promotion of leadership skills among women leaders in developing nations is essential in order for change and progress to occur in these countries. In this phenomenological study, we examined the perceptions and experiences of nine women religious of Africa who were engaged in a three-year leadership development initiative in three developing nations: Kenya, Uganda, and Ghana. We described how, by subsequently practicing acquired leadership skills, these women brought about change in their educational, health care, social and pastoral ministries. Data were collected using in-depth interviews, observation of the changes in the participants' ministries, and field notes. The findings indicated that leadership development training enhanced participants' capacity for effective service delivery and allowed for the expansion of their ministries, thus improving life for their people. Participants engaged their communities constructively and positively transformed their projects

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“…There are few researchers that have examined the mentoring experiences of African women (Thomson & Dey, 1998;Grant & Simmons, 2008). Moreover, Sikazwe (2006), Stromquist (2002), and Salvaterra et al (2009) indicated that there is need for study on sub-Saharan women's leadership development. Sikwzwe (2006), when studying the development of women's leadership in rural communities in Zambia, found that there is dire need for women to be more visible in their own development and to be part of decision making processes (Sikazwe, 2006).…”

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Mentoring: A model for cultivating leadership competencies in Kenyan women religious

Wakahiu¹

2017

Advancing Women in Leadership Journal

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Encouraging leadership development in African women religious is an essential strategy to build their confidence to take on leadership positions and execute decisions efficiently in their organizations. Using twelve Kenyan women religious participants of a three-year, Hilton Foundation-supported Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) program, this qualitative case study examines the role of mentoring as a strategy to propagate meaningful leadership competencies and transfer of knowledge and skills to the trainees' ministries and communities. Also, the study assesses the best instructional practices used to deliver instruction to facilitate transfer of skills to the trainees' workplaces. The design of the study was drawn from the diffusion of innovation theory (Rogers, 2003). Methodology consisted of on-site, in-depth interviews and field observations of the skills trainees practiced in their ministries. Findings indicate that mentoring is a fundamental strategy that cultivated both career functions, to carry on leadership duties efficiently, and psychosocial support to improve work performance in mentors and mentees. The mentorship relationship generated a new level of discourse in their ministerial management; they became agents of change, and increased their self-efficacy and personal and professional growth. Using both international and local faculty enhanced instruction and multiple leadership perspectives. The study confirms that on-the-job mentoring programs can be a strategy to encourage women in Kenya to take on leadership positions and can build confidence, self-efficacy and a capacity to respond to complex organizational challenges.

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Developing leaders among women religious in Africa

Cited by 5 publications

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Promoting Social Justice in Africa Through the Education and Training of Catholic Sisters

Promoting Social Justice in Africa Through the Education and Training of Catholic Sisters

Capacity Building: A Phenomenological Study of the African Women Perceptions and Experiences in the Leadership Training Program

Mentoring: A model for cultivating leadership competencies in Kenyan women religious

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