The psychological aspect of the analysis of the leadership strategies of the heads of general secondary education institutions in a crisis

Abstract

Introduction. The leadership of heads of general secondary education institutions in a crisis undergoes certain changes and acquires slightly different accents, which is directly reflected in the activities of the organization. Aim: to investigate the manifestations of various strategies of leadership behavior of heads of general secondary education institutions in a crisis. Methods. The following methods were used to conduct the research: the method of researching the voluntary organization of the personality Gutkin, Mikhalchenko, Prudylo; Lusin's emotional intelligence questionnaire; Torrens’ creativity test. Results.The content of leadership of the head of a general secondary education institution in a crisis was revealed. The high managerial competence of the heads of the general secondary education institution in a crisis is manifested in the clear definition of one's own zone of influence and activity within these limits; readiness for changes, search for new ideas and initiative support; able to organize and launch new processes; using empathy and self-empathy to build quality resource relationships. The development of the key mental attributes of the head of a general secondary education institution, namely volitional regulation, emotional intelligence, creative thinking, directly affect the choice and effectiveness of the implementation of certain leadership strategies during a crisis. In general, the results of the study indicate that there is a relationship between the key mental properties of the head of a general secondary education institution and the choice of a leadership strategy during a crisis and the effectiveness of its implementation. Flexibility in the use of different strategies allows managers to apply the approach that best corresponds to the objective situation. Conclusions.Considering the revealed regularities can contribute to increasing the implementation of effective leadership strategies of the behavior of heads of general secondary education institutions in a crisis.