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Hi, I was wondering how I get my boss to stop replying in place of me.

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I am Saiful Hasan from Dhaka, Bangladesh. University student

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Thank you all of you Professors ,Teachers , Learners , I'm very happy to meet you through this wonderful training course

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I'm Akram from Garden City University - Sudan

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I'm sharif Abdi Abdulle. from Somalia. I'm a securit Officer

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it is Amjad here. Im form Pakistan. Iam a college teacher teaching at graduate and postgraduate levels.

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Hello everyone and welcome to our new members!
We would like to remind you that the online workshop for MOOC learners will take place next Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 10:00-11:30 (Brussels time GMT+1) on ZOOM. There are already 164 people who registered for this unique workshop.
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Hello,
I am Anisa from Albania. I am an English teacher in a Junior High School in Albania.
More than happy to join here !

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Hello... Im Clarissa from Philippines, currently a school principal from a public elementary school. Thanks for having this group... Im hoping for a broader horizon in terms of academic leadership

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Topic 2 for discussion: Gender and academic leadership

The gender gap in leadership continues to be a perplexing conundrum despite increased female representation in the workforce. Several studies report that women make up less than 20 percent of the top ranks of academia, are less likely to be promoted, and earn less than their male counterparts of the same rank. In addition to a significant proportion of leadership potential and contributions being unrealized, the lack of gender diversity also represents a loss in productivity, quality, and performance for organizations.

In your opinion

What is the current situation of gender balance among your university or institution leaders?

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Hi All, I am Abdel-Rahman Khattab, a lecturer of Microbial biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (Cairo, Egypt). I am proud to include in this group chat. I hope to learn and share.

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Hi everyone, thanks for your comments. What do you think about the contribution of @Adelia Roadilla? It seems that human rights are above any decision a leader can make. It sounds reasonable, but have you ever been in a situation where you felt that this principle is compromised? It would be very interesting to know the context and what you have done to face this challenge.

Note: Feel free to say what other topics you would like to be discussed in this chat.

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Hello Everyone, I am Barzan From Kurdistan-Iraq. Senior lecturer at the University of Salahaddin-Erbil. I am glad to be part of this group chat,  I am open o learn and to share.

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Hello everyone! I am Adel Roadilla, Branch Director of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. I am happy to be part of this chat room. I hope to learn and share!

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I am Abebe Moges from Ethiopia Iam serving as head of president office and advisor in public universty Iam Leadership and governance graduate.

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I am Adelia Roadilla from the Philippines. I've been both an administrative and academic leader. I serve as Campus Director in a university branch in the province for almost 13 years now.

I can only share that as leaders we have to be firmed in all our decisions as long as we don't violate any human right.

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Topic 1 for discussion: Advice for young leaders
As a senior leader, you have vast experience under your belt and have already developed a set of skills, knowledge, and competences that are worth sharing with others.
If you had the opportunity to give your younger self some advice to strengthen your path as a leader, what would it be?

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