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Browsing by Author "Grove, Benjamin"

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    Leading with Questions: The Art of Empowering and Guiding Others
    Kaufman, Eric K.; Grove, Benjamin (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2016-02-04)
    Although the public generally looks to Cooperative Extension for answers, we also need to engage in leadership, and "leadership is not as much about knowing the right answers as it is knowing the right questions" (Tiede, 2013, p. 2). This session will highlight the practice of leading with questions and connect it directly to the work of Extension professionals. We will draw upon practical experience and related literature, such as Marquardt's (2014) book, "Leading with Questions: How Leaders Find the Right Solutions by Knowing What to Ask," and Marquet's (2012) book, "Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers Into Leaders." Participants will engage in conversation about how the principles can be applied in their work with educational program participants, Extension Leadership Councils, administrators, program partners, potential donors, and more. “People have the inherent capacity to solve their own problems and that social transformation is within the reach of all communities" (Kellogg Foundation, 2009). At the 2010 Virginia Rural Summit, Delegate R. Steve Landes noted the importance of empowering local governments to solve their economic and health care problems. Thus, there is a need to prepare volunteers, civic leaders, and elected and appointed officials to be the force for positive change within their communities. Research supports this notion that community leaders need to be involved in the decision-making process and problem solving to help organize and develop their communities. Furthermore, VCE professionals want to explore the opportunities for collaborations and partnerships, yet they are unsure how. The Unit Situation Analysis and Issues Reports revealed a clear need for more prepared community leaders and more representative civic engagement. in addition, the Early Careers Extension Agent focus groups revealed that VCE professionals want to explore positive examples of collaborative work between agents, agents and specialists, and faculty and external partners. This workshop will directly contribute to the outcomes identified for the Community Leadership subset of the Leadership, Volunteerism, and Civic Engagement Program Team: ● Increased knowledge of leadership skills and characteristics. ● Increased knowledge of the different types of leadership models. ● Increased capacity of VCE professionals to facilitate leadership trainings in the community. ● Increased participation in community leadership roles. ● Adopted shared leadership practices including coaching and collaborative decision making.
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    Organizational Innovation in Times of Crises: The Case of Extension and Advisory Services
    Since it formally began, extension institutions have been innovating in response to the changing environment. Past crises have induced organizational innovation in limited ways. The COVID- 19 crisis appears to have brought about more radical change in extension organizations. In this manuscript, we apply organizational change theory—including insights from recent research on adaptive management in international development—to examine how extension organizations innovated during the COVID-19 crisis. We explore how extension organizations modified inputs such as human capital, technology, and equipment; outputs such as services; and organizational components, such as social structures, participants, and goals. We review previous crises to learn how global extension adapted and then examine contemporary experiences of organizational change during COVID-19. This allows us to provide suggestions for future directions for implementers on how to strengthen extension services to respond in times of crisis and continue to support clientele in varying circumstances. We suggest that extension organizations embrace inclusive technology cautiously, provide staff with skills to adapt and problem solve, and ensure flexible structures that allow for collaboration.
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    Teen Excellence in Leadership Institute Handbook
    Price, Tonya T.; Bush, Sarah A.; Grove, Benjamin; Johnson, Jeremy; Seibel, Megan M. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2019-08-23)
    Discusses important skills and goals to address issues facing youth and communities, foster leadership training, and develop outreach to improve the lives of people.
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    Virginia 4-H Foundation Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 1 (Fall 2013)
    Melton, Tad; Grove, Benjamin (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2014-05-05)
    The Virginia 4-H Foundation newsletter contains highlights of recent impacts and successes related to philanthropic support of Virginia 4-H. Volume I, Issue I includes a message from the chair, as well as pieces on the Jack and Helen Tyree 4-H Teen Financial and Teem Leadership endowments, 4-H Foundation by the numbers, robotics, funding for local programs, and selected findings from the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development.
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    Virginia 4-H Foundation Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 1 (Spring 2014)
    Melton, Tad; Miller, Mary; Grove, Benjamin (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2014-04-08)
    The Virginia 4-H Foundation newsletter contains highlights of recent impacts and successes related to philanthropic support of Virginia 4-H. Volume II, Issue I includes a message from the chair, as well as pieces on the Virginia 4-H Youth Livestock Endowment, the 4-H Maker Movement, 4-H camping, the Kathy Miller Endowment for Wythe County 4-H and selected findings from the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development.
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    Virginia 4-H Foundation Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 2 (Summer 2014)
    Melton, Tad; Miller, Mary; Grove, Benjamin (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2014-09-15)
    The Virginia 4-H Foundation newsletter contains highlights of recent impacts and successes related to philanthropic support of Virginia 4-H. Volume 2, Issue 2 includes a message from the chair, as well as pieces on the State 4-H Cabinet, the State Fair of Virginia, and the Virginia Tech Office of Gift Planning.
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    Virginia 4-H Foundation Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 3 (Fall 2014)
    Melton, Tad; Grove, Benjamin; Miller, Mary (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2014-11-25)
    The Virginia 4-H Foundation newsletter contains highlights of recent impacts and successes related to philanthropic support of Virginia 4-H. Volume 2, Issue 3 includes a message from the chair, as well as pieces on the 53rd Virginia State 4-H Championship Horse and Pony Show, Virginia 4-H License Plate, 4-H Shooting Education Program Highlights, Virginia 4-H Volunteers, and the Virginia Tech Office of Gift Planning.
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    Virginia 4-H Foundation Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 1 (Fall 2016)
    Miller, Mary; Grove, Benjamin (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2016-12-01)
    Articles in this issue highlight a student sharing money raised in a project with students in the national of Senegal. There is also an article focusing on 4-H projects with military familes, and also a message from the chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation.