Leadership Ability Research Articles

Determinants of green organizational identity and its impact on green competitive strategy

This study aims to examine the effect of green intellectual capital and organizational environmental management on green organizational identity and its impact on the green competitive strategy. In this study, green intellectual capital is represented by green human capital, green structural capital, and green relational capital. Meanwhile, the organization's environmental management is represented by an environmental-oriented organizational culture, environmental-oriented leadership, and environmental-oriented capabilities. This study applies a survey that is distributed to 170 respondents who have managerial positions. The sample selection for functional is that respondents have influence and experience in the organization where the respondent works. The number of questionnaires that were successfully returned from the respondents was 146 pieces. From the results of hypothesis testing, it is known that green human capital and environmentally oriented culture have a significant positive effect on green organizational identity. Meanwhile, green structural capital, green relational capital, environmentally oriented leadership, and environmentally oriented abilities do not affect green organizational identity. Green structural capital and green relational capital have a significant positive effect on the green competitive strategy. In contrast, green human capital, environmentally oriented culture, environmental-oriented leadership, and environmental-oriented abilities, green organizational identity do not affect the green competitive strategy.

Rethinking school leadership for equity, diversity and social justice in education: the case of Northern Cyprus

ABSTRACT A growing body of research highlights the importance of school leadership to create an equitable and inclusive learning environment for students from different backgrounds. The present study explores the role of school leadership in creating an inclusive learning environment and providing a more equitable educational experience for immigrant students in the Northern Cyprus (NC) context. In the last two decades, schools in NC have faced challenges due to increasing numbers of immigrant students. This study is designed as a phenomenological qualitative inquiry, and we interviewed 10 school principals working at elementary schools in NC. Our interviews showed that the leadership abilities of school principals play a vital role in celebrating diversity and ensuring social justice in education. Our analysis points to the needs of school leaders in increasing their agency and capacity to compensate for inequalities that immigrant students face in the NC context.

The Situational Leadership Style Analysis of Principals at Urimesing A3 Ambon Christian Elementary School


 
 
 
 This study aims to analyze the situational leadership style of the principal at urimesing A3 Ambon Christian elementary school. Effective leadership with adaptive and flexible skills is considered as one of the ways that efforts to lead the organization can be done with situational leadership. Underlying the situational leadership of the principal is the intensity of teaching, direction, social support, concern for the preparation and maturity of teachers and education personnel (Mawardi, 2017). Indicators of situational leadership style mentioned in Diwiyani & Sarino's research (2018) are as follows; telling, selling, pascipate and delegate. From the above symptoms, one of the factors that can influence and support the actions of a teacher is the leadership ability of the leader. So the author wants to conduct research on the situational leadership style of the principal at Urimesing Christian Elementary School A3 Ambon. The research subjects were 4 teachers and the principal. In this study there are four indicators: 1.instruction, 2.consultation, 3.participation, 4.delegation. So based on the results of the Leadership Style Survey conducted by the situational leadership style of the principal at the A3 Ambon urimesing Christian elementary school and the indicators were successful.
 
 
 

IMPACT OF HYBRID LEADERSHIP ON COMPANY’S PERFORMANCE

This research looked at how hybrid leadership affected organizational performance. The goal of the research was to ascertain how profitability, staff engagement, customer happiness, and innovation related to various performance measures. A survey and interviews were employed in a mixed-methods study design. A sample of workers from different organizations were given the survey, and managers and other leaders from these organizations were interviewed. The study's findings revealed that all of the performance measures, including profitability, employee engagement, customer happiness, and innovation, are significantly improved by hybrid leadership. The results imply that hybrid leaders have the capacity to successfully strike a balance between task- and people-oriented behaviors, which enhances organizational performance. The study's findings are in line with other studies that stressed the significance of leadership philosophies in accomplishing organisational objectives. According to the study's results, hybrid leadership styles are best for achieving the highest levels of organisational success. To obtain the best organisational performance, managers and leaders should hone their leadership abilities and embrace a hybrid leadership style. To obtain the best organisational performance, businesses should spend money on leadership development programmes and encourage managers and executives to use a hybrid leadership style. The results of this research have significant ramifications for organisations, managers, and leaders, to sum up. According to the study's findings, in order to accomplish their objectives and operate at their best, organisations should recognise the significance of leadership styles and embrace a hybrid style.

Exploring Communication Management and Public Relations in Two Emerging Markets, China and Thailand

This study aimed to address the lack of empirical research in public relations management by investigating the perspectives of professional leaders in public relations in two emerging markets, namely China and Thailand. To gather information, a pragmatic mixed-method approach, which included a survey and interviews, was employed. The data was then processed using SPSS using a sample size of 234. The study developed a framework based on the Meng and Berger Model on PR leaders. It explores how leadership in public relations is shaped by the sociopolitical context of the nation by examining and comparing the cases of China and Thailand. The study draws on the interpretation of professional leadership in public communication by PR leaders. The participants from both countries indicated that there were some similarities and differences between the Chinese and Thai markets concerning public relation leadership. With the most important issue raised in both countries, speed and volume of information appeared to be the most important. In addressing the issues, in-service training to gain new skills and taking advantage of the internet to acquire information appeared as the most important tools. Inspiring and motivating, and ability to manage teams appeared as important leadership abilities considered of value in both countries. The study identified three key dimensions that were present in both countries, namely team collaboration, communication knowledge management, and organizational culture and structure.

Shakti in Village India: Priestesses, Sadhikas, Bhar Ladies, Ayes, Bhaktas, Witches, and Bonga Girls

In this paper, we shall examine some major religious roles for women in West Bengal, India, and the challenges they must face. Among the Santals, an Adivasi group, religious women must avoid being called witches, for women’s power is seen as dangerous and religious social roles are traditionally forbidden to them. Some women have been called by deities to become trance mediums, colloquially known as ‘bhar ladies’, and this role is generally not accepted by family members. Girls have had to undergo exorcisms by male healers to get them to renounce the gods that have called them to this role, while married women must deal with husbands who do not want their wives going into public trances. Many such women have learned tantric practices to control the trance possession. In rural areas, the combination of ascetic practices and stories known as bratas (vratas) are taught to young girls by female leaders called ayes. However, in more urban areas, this role has been taken over by male brahmin priests. We also see women in the bhakti tradition, who run ashrams and lead worship and who must deal with male devotees who question a woman’s leadership abilities. All of these involve challenges, and many of these women have developed strategies to deal with the difficulties of being a religious influencer in their societies.

Mentoring Pemimpin Rohani Sebagai Tugas Dosen Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Arastamar Ngabang

Students of the Arastamar Evangelical Theology College (SETIA) Ngabang as spiritual leaders must have good skills, leadership, and personality which are very much needed today for church services and in Christian educational institutions because they need mentoring by SETIA Ngabang lecturers. Some of SETIA Ngabang's theology students have not shown the maximum skills and personality to handle spiritual services even though graduate users need their energy. To produce accurate research, qualitative research methods are used with observation and interview approaches as options; as well as the sources of literature as a support in this research. Mentoring spiritual leaders at SETIA Ngabang can be done by lecturers who have special knowledge and experience in certain fields according to their expertise, because spiritual leaders are needed to have the fear of God, respect, humility, spirituality, integrity, competence, qualifications, credibility, and loyalty in spiritual ministry, both in the church and in Christian educational institutions. The theoretical implication of the research is that SETIA Ngabang lecturers and students who do not yet have skills in certain fields, competitiveness in leadership, and personality in carrying out responsibilities at SETIA Ngabang to the maximum need to be mentored to be able to show capabilities in their service. The implementation of mentoring can improve performance, commitment, motivation, awareness, and better self-reflection so that leadership ability is getting better as well.

Highlights of Digital Technologies Application for Choreography Teaching: The Case of Kazakhstan

ABSTRACT The global challenges of our time embody a powerful impetus for implementing digital solutions in the educational systems of different fields and levels. Of particular interest here is choreography teaching, which encompasses a set of traditions and principles. The purpose of this paper was to investigate the importance and effect of using innovative pedagogical solutions with respect to choreography learning and teaching strategies. The sample of research participants consisted of 103 educators of the Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University and the Kazakh National Academy of Choreography. The experiment was conducted based on 7 dance modules developed by the University of Cambridge and the Nazarbayev Intellectual School. The results of the conducted survey indicate that respondents are interested in introducing advanced technologies in teaching choreography, but there are a number of challenges to their massive implementation within Kazakhstan. Alongside this, the experimental introduction of innovative pedagogical solutions was noted to improve students’ creative, professional, and leadership abilities, as well as promote teamwork and outlook broadening. The findings presented can be used in further research on choreography education in Kazakhstan. Besides, they can be taken advantage of by parties responsible for digital learning projects shaping and launching.

The influence of personality on psychological safety, the presence of stress and chosen professional roles in the healthcare environment.

Healthcare teams are expected to deliver high quality and safe clinical care, a goal facilitated by an environment of psychological safety. We hypothesised that an individual's personality would influence psychological safety, perceived stressors in the clinical environment and confer a suitability for different professional roles. Staff members were recruited from the Emergency or Critical Care Departments of one National Health Service Trust. Qualitative interviews explored participants' experiences of personality, incorporating quantitative surveys to evaluate psychological safety and perceived stressors. The 16 Primary Factor Assessment provided a quantitative measure of personality. Participants demonstrated midrange scores for most personality traits, highlighting an ability to adapt to changing environments and requirements. There was a signal that different personality traits predominated between the two professional groups, and that certain traits were significantly associated with higher psychological safety and certain perceived stressors. Personality was described as having a strong influence on teamwork, the working environment and leadership ability. Our analysis highlights that personality can influence team dynamics and the suitability of individuals for certain clinical roles. Understanding the heterogeneity of personalities of team members and their likely responses to challenge may help leaders to support staff in times of challenge and improve team cohesiveness.

Change Leadership Ability to Improve Employees’ Readiness to Change

Purpose: The objective of this theoretical review is to reveal the interaction of constructs that may predict employees’ readiness to change. This aims to examine the change leadership ability in improving the employee readiness to change. Design/methodology/approach: This is a theoretical examination to explore the factors that affect employee readiness to change based on phenomena at oil & gas sector in state-own enterprise Indonesia. Findings: Change leadership may have significant impact to strengthen employees’ readiness to change with the existence of individual psychological attribute, supported by trust in leaders. Research limitations/implications: This research examines theoretically the change leadership ability to affect the employees’ readiness to change. Therefore, researchers should use this research as a basis to make empirical research to prove its truth and obtain other valuable findings. Practical implications: This research is useful to enhance change readiness concept in its relations to change leadership. The review can be used as basis to make an empirical research. Social Implications: The findings shows that change leadership may have significant impact to strengthen employees’ readiness. It will support management as well as the employees to manage change readiness during organization transformation. Originality/value: This research explores theoretically antecedent factors that affect employee readiness to change based on phenomena at oil & gas sector in state-own enterprise Indonesia.

Administrative burden in Swiss nursing homes and its association with care workers’ outcomes—a multicenter cross-sectional study

BackgroundCare workers in nursing homes often perform tasks that are rather related to organizational or management activities than ‘direct patient care’. ‘Indirect care activities’, such as documentation or other administrative tasks are often considered by care workers as a burden, as they increase overall workload and keep them away from caring for residents. So far, there is little investigation into what kind of administrative tasks are being performed in nursing homes, by which type of care workers, and to which extent, nor how administrative burden is associated with care workers’ outcomes.PurposeThe objective of this study was to describe care workers’ administrative burden in Swiss nursing homes and to explore the association with four care worker outcomes (i.e., job dissatisfaction, emotional exhaustion, intention to leave the current job and the profession).MethodsThis multicenter cross-sectional study used survey data from the Swiss Nursing Homes Human Resources Project 2018. It included a convenience sample of 118 nursing homes and 2′207 care workers (i.e., registered nurses, licensed practical nurses) from Switzerland’s German- and French-speaking regions. Care workers completed questionnaires assessing the administrative tasks and burden, staffing and resource adequacy, leadership ability, implicit rationing of nursing care and care worker characteristics and outcomes. For the analysis, we applied generalized linear mixed models, including individual-level nurse survey data and data on unit and facility characteristics.ResultsOverall, 73.9% (n = 1′561) of care workers felt strongly or rather strongly burdened, with one third (36.6%, n = 787) reporting to spend 2 h or more during a "normal" day performing administrative tasks. Ratings for administrative burden ranged from 42.6% (n = 884; ordering supplies and managing stocks) to 75.3% (n = 1′621; filling out the resident’s health record). One out of four care workers (25.5%, n = 561) intended to leave the profession, whereby care workers reporting higher administrative task burden (OR = 1.24; 95%CI: 1.02–1.50) were more likely to intend to leave the profession.ConclusionThis study provides first insights on care workers’ administrative burden in nursing homes. By limiting care workers’ burdensome administrative tasks and/or shifting such tasks from higher to lower educated care workers or administrative personnel when appropriate, nursing home managers could reduce care workers’ workload and improve their job satisfaction and retention in the profession.

Leadership and Management Competencies of Ideological and Political College Counselors in Higher Educational Institutions in China Toward a Leadership Development Program

According to the Vocational Competence Standards for College Counselors (Interim) issued by the Ministry of Education of China, this study constructs the leadership of college counselors from four dimensions: ideological education guidance ability, organizational management ability, consulting service ability, theory and practice research. Based on the questionnaire and interview survey of 320 counselors and counselors' management positions from six colleges and universities in Hunan Province, and the use of factor molecule, variance analysis, multiple regression analysis, structural equation and other measurement methods, this paper discusses the main factors that affect counselors' leadership ability from individual factors and school factors. The results showed that the gender samples had a significant effect on the consulting service ability. Age samples show significant influence on organizational management ability, and counselors of different ages have significant differences in individual dimensions of leadership ability. The years of working as counselors have significant effects on ideological education and guidance, organizational management ability and consulting service ability. Among them, counselors lack the consciousness and ability of theoretical practice research. Most counselors lack subjective initiative and ability in theoretical and practical research. According to the research results, through the personal factors (theoretical learning, vocational training, skill competition, academic exchange), school factors (career development, ability training, assessment and incentive) two levels of seven dimensions of the influencing factors of college counselors' leadership, in-depth research is made. In addition, specific suggestions are put forward from the following five aspects: building a learning and training platform for counselors, building a theoretical and practical research platform, creating a platform to show counselors' work performance and professional quality development, and establishing target incentive and career development incentive, so as to promote the professional, professional and expert development of counselors and effectively improve the overall quality and construction level of counselors.

THE PECULIARITIES OF THE COMMUNICATIVE METHOD OF TEACHING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AS ONE OF THE EFFECTIVE TOOLS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS’ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

The article examines the peculiarities of the communicative method of teaching a foreign language as one of the effective tools for the development of students’ leadership competencies. The urgency of the problem stated in the article is due to the need to develop foreign language communicative competence of students as one of the important components of modern leaders who are prepared for effective activities at the international level, intercultural communication and the manifestation of their leadership qualities and abilities. The purpose of the study is to reveal the content of the communicative method of teaching a foreign language and justify the feasibility of its application for the development of leadership competencies of students. The object of this study is the process of applying communicative methods in the process of teaching a foreign language, the subject of the study is the need to develop the leadership competence of students. In the context of this research, special attention is paid to the analysis of the essence and features of the communicative technique for the formation of students’ leadership competencies. The basis of the methodological approach in this study is a qualitative combination of theoretical research methods, in particular, analysis, synthesis, interpretation, generalization and abstraction were used to define theoretical approaches to explaining the concept of “communicative technique” and revealing the content of this concept, and problem-comparative and structural methods were applied to the analysis of the features of the process of formation of leadership competencies using a communicative approach in the process of teaching a foreign language to students. The main results that were obtained within the scope of this scientific study should be considered to be the substantiation of the effectiveness of the use of communicative methods in the process of teaching a foreign language for the formation of students’ leadership competencies. The results of this scientific research, as well as the conclusions formulated on their basis, are of practical value for foreign language teachers in institutions of higher and professional pre-higher education, teachers, methodologists, as well as other pedagogical workers and scientists who are engaged in studying the problems of foreign language learning, leadership and formation of leadership competence among students at the current stage.

Research on the Relationship between College Students’ Leadership Ability and Participation in Extracurricular Sports Activities

Research on the Relationship between College Students’ Leadership Ability and Participation in Extracurricular Sports Activities

Impact of the Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare Certificate on health professionals’ collaboration and leadership abilities

IntroductionLeadership training is critical in preparing leaders of interprofessional teams to effectively coordinate teams and services to deliver high-quality, collaborative health care. This study aimed to determine the impact of the Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare Certificate program on participants’ knowledge, skills, and workplace practices. MethodsThirty practicing health professionals participated in the five-month, online certificate program. At the end of the program, participants completed the Interprofessional Collaborative Competency Attainment Survey (ICCAS) and a leadership competency self-evaluation, both retrospective pre-/post-tests. At six months following the certificate, participants completed the same instruments together with a set of three open-response questions. ResultsNineteen participants completed both the survey at the end of the certificate and the 6-month follow-up survey. There was a significant increase in mean ICCAS and Leadership Competency Self-Evaluation scores from before to after and six-months following the certificate. Five themes were found in the qualitative data: (1) enhanced listening and communication skills; (2) a better understanding of team members’ roles; (3) increased collaboration; and (4) improved leadership skills. ConclusionThe certificate program had a positive impact on participants’ knowledge, skills, and workplace practices relating to interprofessional collaboration and leadership. This may be attributable to intentional interprofessional collaboration in both program development and learning experiences, and the use of the Project ECHO® model.

Students' Leadership Development During a High-fidelity Military Medical Field Practicum.

Leadership development is a cornerstone aspect of military medical education. Operation Bushmaster, a medical field practicum (MFP) conducted by the USU, tests fourth-year medical students' clinical skills and leadership acumen in an operational environment. No studies have examined students' perceptions of their own leadership development during this MFP. Therefore, this study explored leadership development from the students' perspectives. Using a qualitative phenomenological design, we analyzed the reflection papers of 166 military medical students who participated in Operation Bushmaster during the fall of 2021. Our research team coded and categorized the data. Once defined, these categories served as the themes in this study. Three central themes were expressed: (1) the importance of direct and decisive communication, (2) unit cohesion and interpersonal relationships enhance the team's ability to adapt, and (3) followership quality determines leadership outcomes. The students' leadership ability was maximized by established relationships within their unit and well-practiced communication, and a decreased propensity for followership negatively affected leadership. Overall, Operation Bushmaster increased students' appreciation of the importance of leadership development and overall enhanced their leadership outlook as a future military medical officer. This study provided an introspective vantage from military medical students pertaining to their own leadership development, as participants described how the challenging environment of a military MFP challenged them to hone and develop their leadership skills. As a result, the participants gained a greater appreciation of continued leadership development and realization of their future roles and responsibilities within the military health care system.

LEADERSHIP AMIDST THE PANDEMIC: EXPLORING THE EXPERIENCES OF SCHOOL HEADS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BASIC EDUCATION-LEARNING CONTINUITY PLAN (BE-LCP)

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges to the educational system, necessitating rapid adaptation. To address this, the Department of Education implemented the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP), which focused on the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) and entrusted its implementation to school principals. This qualitative phenomenological study aimed to gain insight into the experiences of 33 public school heads in the City of Batac's Schools Division during the implementation of the BE-LCP, specifically how they demonstrated leadership by the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads (PPSSH) and the challenges they faced and practices they employed to overcome them.Structured interviews were conducted to collect data, which was analyzed using thematic analysis. The study revealed that the school heads demonstrated strategic leadership abilities, efficiently managed school operations and resources, and supported remote teaching and learning with the help of teachers and parents who served as learning facilitators, using printed modular learning and supplemental materials. However, the school administrators encountered difficulties with enrollment, introducing the new teaching method, staff involvement, accessibility of instructional resources, and collaboration with stakeholders. They overcame these obstacles with the help of parents, barangay authorities, the LGU, and other stakeholders.The school heads successfully implemented the BE-LCP, demonstrating their resilience and adaptability in coping with unusual conditions and ensuring uninterrupted education for their pupils. To ensure that learning continues despite challenges or crises in the future, it is recommended that school heads remain focused on the department's vision, mission, core values, and objectives, follow divisional standards, and adhere to their mantra.

Leadership Link: Evaluation of an Online Leadership Curriculum for Certified Midwives and Certified Nurse-Midwives.

Midwifery leadership is vital for improving maternal health outcomes, yet limited leadership training opportunities exist. This study evaluated acceptability and preliminary outcomes of Leadership Link, a scalable online learning program that aims to increase midwives' leadership competencies. The program evaluation study enrolled early-career midwives (<10 years since certification) into an online leadership curriculum using the LinkedIn Learning platform. The curriculum consisted of 10 courses (approximately 11 hours) of self-paced, non-health care-specific leadership content supplemented with brief midwifery-specific introductions from midwifery leaders. A preprogram, postprogram, and follow-up study design was used to evaluate changes in 16 self-assessed leadership abilities, self-perception as a leader, and resilience. Data were also collected on the application of leadership skills acquired through, and career advancements attributed to, program participation. A total of 186 individuals activated LinkedIn Learning accounts. Almost half (41.9%) completed the full curriculum. Satisfaction was high, with 83.3% of postprogram survey respondents reporting the program was "probably" or "definitely" worth the time invested. Seventy-six participants (40.9%) provided matched pre- and immediate postprogram survey data on at least some of the 16 self-assessed leadership abilities. All 16 abilities showed statistically significant increases in pre- to postprogram mean scores, ranging from 6.4% to 32.5%. Both self-perception as a leader and resilience scores significantly increased from baseline. More than 87% of postprogram and follow-up survey respondents reported having applied new or improved leadership abilities to at least a small degree. Fifty-eight percent of follow-up survey respondents reported at least one midwifery career advancement, of whom 43.6% attributed the advancement, at least in part, to Leadership Link. The findings suggest that the online Leadership Link curriculum is acceptable and may be effective in improving midwives' leadership capacity, potentially enhancing career opportunities and engagement in system change.

Nurse's Leadership Challenges in Primary Health Care: A Focus Group Analysis in Albania

For health and care systems to succeed in the future, primary head nurses must demonstrate leadership. A focus group discussion was used to assess the primary head nurses' leadership abilities in 2022 in Albania. The focus group was composed of 12 primary head health care nurses, two men and ten women, with a mean age of 40 ± (SD) years old. Eight participants were charged with the duty of head nurse for more than five years, while seven participants were in the position of paid head nurse for more than five years. The majority of nurses reported they lack a clearly defined, written job description relevant to the position. Additionally, they stated that they lacked a reference work plan based on which to organize and coordinate the associated healthcare service activities. Participants indicated that the role of the head nurse in daily practice is more focused on the work as a service nurse than as a head nurse. The majority of nurses reported having never received training expressly related to their role as head nurses. The most crucial aspects of the head nurse position were efficient planning and organization of work, vaccination, infrastructure improvement, and the effective use of human resources. The results of this study can be used by head nurses in primary healthcare settings to address and deal with problems in their leadership roles. The findings can also be used by policymakers when developing new regulations or guidelines for nursing leadership competencies. In addition to functioning in a crisis situation, nurse leaders have to demonstrate their capacity for effective leadership and transparent communication. In this regard, training is recommended.

American Girl Dolls as Professionals

American Girl Dolls as Professionals