Constructive Developmental Theory: An Alternative Approach to Leadership

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Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Information To take the Continuing Professional Education quiz for this article, log in to www.eatright.org, click the “myAcademy” link under your name at the top of the homepage, select “Journal Quiz” from the menu on your myAcademy page, click “Journal Article Quiz” on the next page, and then click the “Additional Journal CPE Articles” button to view a list of available quizzes, from which you may select the quiz for this article. This article is reprinted from the December 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association (2011;111(12):1804-1808).As early as 1954, the critical value of leadership in dietetics was described by Rourke, who wrote, “When the day comes that your executive abilities equal your scientific knowledge, your profession (dietetics) will be secure. Until that day, you will be faced with a constant and unwelcome challenge.” 1 Rourke A.J. The challenge of dietetics. J Am Diet Assoc. 1954; 30: 132 Google Scholar Career and leadership skills development have been identified as an area for further attention by American Dietetic Association (ADA) practitioners and student members. 2 Rogers D. Report on the American Dietetic Association/ADA Foundation Commission on Dietetic Registration 2004: Dietetics professional needs assessment. J Am Diet Assoc. 2005; 105: 1348-1355 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (18) Google Scholar Creation of the ADA Leadership Institute in 2003 represented an awareness of the need to invest in developing dietetic leaders. 3 Smith-Edge M. All ADA members are leaders. J Am Diet Assoc. 2003; 103: 1452 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF Scopus (8) Google Scholar Proficient leaders are critical in keeping our profession on the cutting edge by identifying areas of need for change and providing leadership for change. Proficient leaders can also serve as role models for members. To take the Continuing Professional Education quiz for this article, log in to www.eatright.org, click the “myAcademy” link under your name at the top of the homepage, select “Journal Quiz” from the menu on your myAcademy page, click “Journal Article Quiz” on the next page, and then click the “Additional Journal CPE Articles” button to view a list of available quizzes, from which you may select the quiz for this article. To take the Continuing Professional Education quiz for this article, log in to www.eatright.org, click the “myAcademy” link under your name at the top of the homepage, select “Journal Quiz” from the menu on your myAcademy page, click “Journal Article Quiz” on the next page, and then click the “Additional Journal CPE Articles” button to view a list of available quizzes, from which you may select the quiz for this article. Constructive Developmental Theory: An Alternative Approach to LeadershipJournal of the American Dietetic AssociationVol. 111Issue 12PreviewAs early as 1954, the critical value of leadership in dietetics was described by Rourke, who wrote, “When the day comes that your executive abilities equal your scientific knowledge, your profession (dietetics) will be secure. Until that day, you will be faced with a constant and unwelcome challenge” (1). Career and leadership skills development have been identified as an area for further attention by American Dietetic Association (ADA) practitioners and student members (2). Creation of the ADA Leadership Institute in 2003 represented an awareness of the need to invest in developing dietetic leaders (3). Full-Text PDF