Veterinary induction new students. Parkinson.pdf · induction for new students Massey University,...
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T.J. Parkinson, J.F. Weston, E.K.P Jillings
Veterinary Leadership:induction for new students
Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Veterinarians have leadership roles in society
Professional Behaviour
Ethical standards
Communication skills
Professional standards
Self management
“From the front”Leadership“Influencer”
Leadership/professional skills can be learned…
Innate Learned
Repertoire of behavioural and professional skills
Knowledge Technical & clinical skills
Professional skills are just as important as knowledge and technical skills
Professional skills
Success as a veterinarian
Basic sciences
Clinical sciences
Animal science
Population health science
Clinical skills
Leadership skills
Professional behaviour
Interpersonal skills
So when does a person enter the profession?
Legal status
Privileged knowledge
Students’ view: “I’m IN”
The Programme Between selection and the start of ‘formal’ instruction
The entire cohort of students goes to a “camp”
At a cell‐phone and internet free site
For a residential programme of 3‐5 days
With the purpose of developing:• Relationships:
• With peers: a cohort of professional colleagues• With faculty• Trust and teamwork
• Effective communication• Seeing through others’ perspectives
• Appreciating difference
• Self‐confidence, courage, risk taking• Personal growth
From : Moore & Klingborg (2001). JVME 28 10‐15
Using Experiential Learning methodsACT
Concrete experienceFacts: what happened?
REFLECTFeelings
What did I experience?APPLYWhat have I learned?
What will I do next time?
Derived from: http://edbatista.typepad.com/edbatista/images/2007/10/Experiential_Learning_Cycles_696.jpg
CONCEPTUALISEFindings
Why did this happen?
And growth by personal challenge
Tasks and activities
Simple, low stakes
Complex, high stakes
Why did/ didn’t it work?What have we learned about ourselves?What can I apply in the future?
Require…more cooperation,
more communication, more leadership,
more trust
Relationship‐buildingWhat’s your
name?Where are you
from?
What are your values?
… these are mine….
We’ll tell each other about ourselves
I’ll trust you with some of the stuff of my life….
We’re not all the same:‐appreciating difference Appreciate that difference does not imply superiority or inferiority
Different personalities behave in different ways
So don’t judge if someone else’s personality/behaviour is different to your own
Trust, communication, leadership
What happened?What did I experience? What did I feel?Why did this happen? For me? For the others?What have I learned? What will I do next time?What does this mean for the “big picture”?
Without debriefing it’s just party games
Competitive behaviour is reduced, and collaborative behaviour is increased
Students become a cohesive cohort, with a ‘professional identity’…
… and mutual care/concernStudents are better able to step ‘outside their comfort zone’ and do new/more demanding things
Students are equipped to step into the rest of the Professional Studies course material
From : Burns et al. (2006). JVME 33, 301‐308
• Leadership is a critical characteristic of the veterinarian
• Leadership skills need to be taught as part of the veterinary curriculum
• The ‘point of entry’ leadership programme reinforces students’ entry to their profession
• The programme facilitates the teaching of professional skills throughout the degree
• The programme provides a class‐wide bonding process, that is vital for success in the degree
Thanks to:Kathy Ruby and Rick DeBowes of Washington State University for having the idea
For supporting and sponsoring the Leadership Induction Programme at Massey University
Embracing professionalism is a hallmark of entry to the profession
Push your own boundaries
What is challenging to me may not be challenging to you.Respect my journey, and I’ll respect yours….
1. Self Awareness
2. Self Management
3. Social Awareness
4. Working with others
IQ
EQ