In the first stage, we use a distributive framework to develop leadership skills in learning and teaching in two partner universities through an action learning process using an authentic task related to assessment that aligns with the faculty and university strategic goals. Key to improving our current faculty-based scholars? programs is the explicit development of leadership skills and capacity, the opportunity to provide leadership for a roundtable on assessment and the mentoring of the participants by Strategic Leadership Coaches from the senior executive in each institution, ensuring a two-way information flow about change initiatives. During the second stage, a cascade model is applied through the mentoring of Stage 2 institution participants, by the Stage 1 Leadership Scholars to develop further a cross-institutional network of scholars, and to provide opportunities for the scholars to develop national leadership skills.