Strengthening Crisis Leadership: A Study of Crisis and Humanitarian Leadership Training
Tracks
Norfolk Room
| Tuesday, July 15, 2025 |
| 1:50 PM - 2:10 PM |
Overview
Katie McIntyre, Little Wings
Details
Key Presentation Learnings:
1. The need for contextually relevant training.
2. The role of experiential learning and mentorship.
3. The potential of digital learning.
Speaker
Mrs Katie Mcintyre
Chief Operating Officer
Little Wings
Strengthening Crisis Leadership: A Study of Crisis and Humanitarian Leadership Training
Abstract
The current context of humanitarian and crisis leadership training reveals significant challenges and opportunities. Leadership training must continue to evolve if it is to remain relevant for leaders of contemporary crisis, disasters and emergencies. Recent studies demonstrate learning and development opportunities are crucial for the effective development of leaders to thrive within these contexts (Rodriguez et al., 2021: Ramalingam & Mitchell, 2021).
The current research provides a systematic review of the existing literature relevant to humanitarian, crisis and disaster management leadership training. The research focuses on highlighting the existing barriers to leadership training in this unique crisis context, as well as the opportunities for leadership development that are presented.
This presentation will outline the key findings from the review and provide a comprehensive analysis of the current state of humanitarian leadership training along with emerging trends and best practices.
RodrÃguez, D. C., et al. (2021). Experiential Learning and Mentorship in Global Health Leadership Programs: Capturing Lessons from Across the Globe. Annals of Global Health, 87(1), 61. https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.3194
Ramalingam, B., & Mitchell, J. (2021). Learning for Humanitarian Leadership: What it is, how it works and future priorities. Retrieved from https://www.chaberlin.org/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2022/11/alnap-learning-for-humanitarian-leadership-v1.pdf
The current research provides a systematic review of the existing literature relevant to humanitarian, crisis and disaster management leadership training. The research focuses on highlighting the existing barriers to leadership training in this unique crisis context, as well as the opportunities for leadership development that are presented.
This presentation will outline the key findings from the review and provide a comprehensive analysis of the current state of humanitarian leadership training along with emerging trends and best practices.
RodrÃguez, D. C., et al. (2021). Experiential Learning and Mentorship in Global Health Leadership Programs: Capturing Lessons from Across the Globe. Annals of Global Health, 87(1), 61. https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.3194
Ramalingam, B., & Mitchell, J. (2021). Learning for Humanitarian Leadership: What it is, how it works and future priorities. Retrieved from https://www.chaberlin.org/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2022/11/alnap-learning-for-humanitarian-leadership-v1.pdf
Biography
Katie McIntyre is a Research Fellow at Deakin University's Centre for Humanitarian Leadership, focusing on humanitarian leadership and crisis management. She engages in research that bridges theory and practice to enhance leadership effectiveness in international humanitarian contexts. Katie's PhD research explored the impact of leadership on employee outcomes. She has co-authored several peer-reviewed publications, including "A Conceptualization of a Joyful Leadership Style" in Emotion in Organizations (2024) and "A Scoping and Theoretical Review of Joy in Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector" in the Journal of Public and Nonprofit Affairs (2024). Her work has been cited in various academic publications internationally.
