SP-001 - Congrats! You’re Department Chair. Now What?

Dental education continues to grapple with an aging and diminishing faculty. The call to serve in leadership capacity has never been louder.  Many educators are asked to assume leadership positions in earlier phases of their careers.  New Department Chairs and Program Directors face budget, faculty recruitment and retention, and staff management issues, but are we prepared to lead?  Building a toolbox that deals with issues of servant leadership, emotional intelligence and practical matters such as understanding budgets, best practices in finding mentors, and conflict resolution is key to lifting as we rise.