Can hierarchical military schools develop systemic thinking in their cadets? Women graduates as systemic (authentic) leaders.
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| Title: | Can hierarchical military schools develop systemic thinking in their cadets? Women graduates as systemic (authentic) leaders. |
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| Authors: | McKaughan, Caroline1 (AUTHOR) ruddc1@citadel.edu, McGee, Jennifer2 (AUTHOR) mcgeejr@appstate.edu, Gummerson, William2 (AUTHOR) gummersonwm@appstate.edu, Wall, Steven2 (AUTHOR) dodd220@gmail.com |
| Source: | Journal of Leadership Education. 2026, Vol. 25 Issue 2, p182-195. 14p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Military education, *Leadership training, Authentic leadership, Systems theory, Leadership in women, Leadership, Professions |
| Abstract: | Purpose: The study was intended to determine whether women alumni of military schools exhibited more hierarchical or systemic organizational leadership traits that can in turn develop them as authentic leaders for the professional world. Design/methodology/approach: Women alumni from two military schools were surveyed about their leadership development training and education while cadets and its impact on their leadership since graduation. Alumni attended a senior military college or a secondary military school. Both schools run a 24-h, coeducational, holistic military program for all students. Findings: Findings suggest women military school graduates exhibit strong systemic thinking, despite receiving leadership development training in a strictly hierarchical military environment. Originality/value: Systemic thinking traits are consistent with current theoretical frameworks for leadership like authentic leadership, indicating the relevance of such a unique and traditional educational environment for adolescents and undergraduate students as they prepare for professional careers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Purpose: The study was intended to determine whether women alumni of military schools exhibited more hierarchical or systemic organizational leadership traits that can in turn develop them as authentic leaders for the professional world. Design/methodology/approach: Women alumni from two military schools were surveyed about their leadership development training and education while cadets and its impact on their leadership since graduation. Alumni attended a senior military college or a secondary military school. Both schools run a 24-h, coeducational, holistic military program for all students. Findings: Findings suggest women military school graduates exhibit strong systemic thinking, despite receiving leadership development training in a strictly hierarchical military environment. Originality/value: Systemic thinking traits are consistent with current theoretical frameworks for leadership like authentic leadership, indicating the relevance of such a unique and traditional educational environment for adolescents and undergraduate students as they prepare for professional careers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 15529045 |
