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Global Leadership Mentoring Community (GLMC) Representing Sigma - Bringing the Regions Together [Symposium Title]

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Abstract

Introduction: Sigma members reflect a caring culture to show desired change. Following Sigma’s initiation of Global Regions in 2011, a group of visionary Sigma leaders established the Global Leadership Mentoring Community (GLMC).1

Purpose: The GLMC mentor-mentee relationships broaden nurses ability to reflect on personal and professional leadership growth. The vision of the GLMC is through successful mentoring, participants will enhance their confidence in their global nursing leadership, gaining greater cultural awareness of the issues challenging professional nursing and be personally enriched. This unique mentoring opportunity has demonstrated that global leadership mentoring can strengthen nurses in all settings and help nursing shape the world of healthcare.2

Implications: GLMC reflects the caring nature of Sigma by allowing dyads to set individualized goals focused on helping both mentee and mentor grow and thrive as nursing leaders. GLMC has had a positive impact on educators and leaders, including these exemplars from participants:

  • Exploring self-compassion, coping and self-care strategies to support each other’s progress.
  • Learning from each other and the different practices and cultural contexts in which nurses work.
  • Exploring career paths and ways to build nursing research within the nursing workforce.
  • Creating a structured plan for leadership development that is conducive to advancing career trajectory.
  • Assisting novice leaders in building competence and confidence.2
  • Growing in educator roles in the contexts of the global culture of academe itself.3
  • Developing skills in leadership, communication, delegation, and managing difficult conversations.4

These exemplars further reflect the impact of this community on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of Good Health and Wellbeing, Quality Education, and Partnerships.5

Impact/Conclusion: Over the past ten years there have been five cohorts. More than 250 Sigma members have participated in the GLMC, increasing from 7 dyads (Cohort 1) to 41 dyads (Cohort 5), representing all the Sigma Global Regions. Publications include two by mentor-mentee pairs.6Many GLMC participants have served in formal leadership roles within Sigma from Chapter to Board levels. GLMC reflects Sigma’s desire to develop “nursing leaders anywhere to improve healthcare everywhere” by connecting nurses across the globe to enhance cultural competence and leadership development.

Notes

References:

1. Buckner EB, Anderson DJ, Garzon N, Hafsteinsdóttir TB, Lai CKY, Roshan R. Perspectives on global nursing leadership: international experiences from the field. International Nursing Review. 2014;61(4):463-471. doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/inr.12139

2. Rosser EA, Edwards S, Kwan RYC, et al. The Global Leadership Mentoring Community: An evaluation of its impact on nursing leadership. International Nursing Review. 2023;70(3):279-285. doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/inr.12860

3. Welk DS, Buckner EB, Chiatti BD, et al. Capacity building in nurse educators in a Global Leadership Mentoring Community. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship. 2021;18

4. Rosser E, Buckner E, Avedissian T, et al. The Global Leadership Mentoring Community: building capacity across seven global regions. International Nursing Review. 2020;67(4):484-494. doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/inr.12617

5. Rosa WE, Burnett C, Butler C, et al. The ICN Global Nursing Leadership Institute: Integrating the SDGs into leadership and policy development. AJN The American Journal of Nursing. 2021;121(12):54-58. doi:10.1097/01.NAJ.0000803204.19511.8a

6. Avedissian T, Buckner EB. Nurturing and empowering research leadership through mentoring. In: Rollins Gantz N, Hafsteinsdóttir TB, eds. Mentoring in Nursing through Narrative Stories Across the World. Springer International Publishing; 2023:797-806.

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Overall Symposium Summary: The Global Leadership Mentoring Community (GLMC), an online initiative established in 2014 by Sigma, aims to enhance leadership skills through cross-cultural communication and deeper understanding of global issues. The program pairs experienced mentors with less experienced mentees from different global regions. GLMC promotes mission and vision of Sigma, developing influential global leaders. It fosters growth, encourages a sense of community, and enriches mentoring experiences for all.

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Author Details

Ellen B. Buckner, PhD, RN, CNE, AE-C, FNAP; Tanya F. Lott, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, RN-BC; Brenda Owusu, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC; Karen Morin, PhD, MSN, RN; Khalilah M. McCants, DNP, MSN, BSN, BA, FNP, RN-BC

Sigma Membership

Gamma Eta, Nu at-Large, Zeta Gamma

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized)

Research Approach

Other

Keywords:

Global Leadership, Mentoring and Coaching, Policy and Advocacy, Leadership, Leadership Initiatives

Conference Name

48th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2025

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2025-12-12

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Reflect: GLMC Building on 10-years of Global Leadership Mentoring Experience

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Introduction: Sigma members reflect a caring culture to show desired change. Following Sigma’s initiation of Global Regions in 2011, a group of visionary Sigma leaders established the Global Leadership Mentoring Community (GLMC).1

Purpose: The GLMC mentor-mentee relationships broaden nurses ability to reflect on personal and professional leadership growth. The vision of the GLMC is through successful mentoring, participants will enhance their confidence in their global nursing leadership, gaining greater cultural awareness of the issues challenging professional nursing and be personally enriched. This unique mentoring opportunity has demonstrated that global leadership mentoring can strengthen nurses in all settings and help nursing shape the world of healthcare.2

Implications: GLMC reflects the caring nature of Sigma by allowing dyads to set individualized goals focused on helping both mentee and mentor grow and thrive as nursing leaders. GLMC has had a positive impact on educators and leaders, including these exemplars from participants:

  • Exploring self-compassion, coping and self-care strategies to support each other’s progress.
  • Learning from each other and the different practices and cultural contexts in which nurses work.
  • Exploring career paths and ways to build nursing research within the nursing workforce.
  • Creating a structured plan for leadership development that is conducive to advancing career trajectory.
  • Assisting novice leaders in building competence and confidence.2
  • Growing in educator roles in the contexts of the global culture of academe itself.3
  • Developing skills in leadership, communication, delegation, and managing difficult conversations.4

These exemplars further reflect the impact of this community on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of Good Health and Wellbeing, Quality Education, and Partnerships.5

Impact/Conclusion: Over the past ten years there have been five cohorts. More than 250 Sigma members have participated in the GLMC, increasing from 7 dyads (Cohort 1) to 41 dyads (Cohort 5), representing all the Sigma Global Regions. Publications include two by mentor-mentee pairs.6Many GLMC participants have served in formal leadership roles within Sigma from Chapter to Board levels. GLMC reflects Sigma’s desire to develop “nursing leaders anywhere to improve healthcare everywhere” by connecting nurses across the globe to enhance cultural competence and leadership development.