Effective Leadership Strategies Research Articles

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

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.

Learning Leadership in the Implementation of Independent Learning in Effective Schools

The role of leadership has not been maximized by the majority of school principals, especially in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the principal's learning leadership role in the implementation of independent learning. This study used a qualitative approach with a case study design at one madrasah school. Interviews, observations, and documentation studies were used to collect the data. All data obtained were analyzed with theme analysis approach, including data reduction, presentation, and verification procedures. Test the validity of the data using the credibility of the data and confirmability of the data. The results showed that the principal has focused on learning leadership well and effectively. Efforts that the principal has made as the highest leader in the school and as a learning leader are actively and continuously accompanying, guiding, facilitating, and motivating teachers to organize quality learning and innovative learning through good and structured academic guidance, deepening the interests of the academic community planned and programmed, as well as intensive religious/pesantren development as a characteristic of Islamic boarding schools to produce superior graduates, have character, and are competitive following the school's vision and mission. Furthermore, this study also shows that selecting appropriate and effective leadership approaches and strategies in each madrasa program will result in maximum student academic achievement. Principals' current and updated approach to learning leadership can create effective schools by implementing independent learning programs.

A qualitative descriptive study of effective leadership and leadership development strategies used by nurse leaders in European island countries.

Nurse leaders influence workplace culture; however, little is known about ethnic cultural influences on nurse leader development. This research aims to identify personal strategies promoting effective leadership by nurse leaders from European small island countries. Descriptive qualitative study. In 2017, nineteen semi-structured interviews with nurse leaders from England, Greece, Republic of Ireland and Malta explored leadership journeys, strategies employed to support their growth and development, and how cultural identity played a role. Transcripts were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Four main themes and 12 subthemes captured the strategies and approaches of the nurse leaders: (1) Influences, (2) Communication, (3) Process and (4) Relationships. These findings reflect and validate the five transformational leadership practices of the Exemplary Leadership Model. While cultural island identity was discussed, there was a shared cultural identity within the role of "nurse leader" that spanned all islands. Nineteen nurse leaders contributed to this study.

Analyses of an Effective Leadership Strategy in Early Childhood Education in Developing Countries: From A Recipient To an Actor

In the analysis of this paper the authors investigate a leadership model that can facilitate effectiveness in the early childhood education (ECE) in developing regions, including Africa. Leadership components that indicate multilevel collaboration among stakeholders appear to hold huge advantages ensuring the success of the early years education. Distributed leadership emerged in literature as a leadership model that is increasingly becoming popular in the 21st century as a means to engage, motivate and empower stakeholders in education to share roles in leadership in concert with the school head to ensure the development of the ECE. The attention drawn to distributed leadership is because it seems to enable a movement from the traditional ways were leadership resides in an individual acting as a lone school leader to a practice that allows teachers, parents and even children to actively participate in decision making and influencing positive changes at school. Such a leadership pattern is also preferable as it seems to be flexible in its application to reflect context.

Analyses of an Effective Leadership Strategy in Early Childhood Education in Developing Countries: From A Recipient To an Actor

Analyses of an Effective Leadership Strategy in Early Childhood Education in Developing Countries: From A Recipient To an Actor

Kepemimpinan Efektif Kepala Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri 1 Mijen Kabupaten Demak dalam Pencapaian Prestasi

The focus of this research is 1) how is the effective leadership of the head of SMP Negeri 1 Mjen Demak Regency in achieving achievement, 2) how is the effective leadership strategy of the head of SMP Negeri 1 Mijen Demak Regency in achieving achievement, and 3) how are the efforts made by the principal when facing obstacles to leadership. The approach used in this research is descriptive qualitative, sampling is done purposively and snowball, data collection technique is done by triangulation, and data analysis is inductive/qualitative. The results showed that 1) the implementation of effective leadership by the principal of SMP Negeri 1 Mijen can be seen from a) the principal manages school management according to management principles, b) the principal carries out his leadership by paying attention to the maturity of subordinates not seniority, and c) the principal has succeeded in bringing the school and students achieve achievement; 2) effective leadership of the head of SMP Negeri 1 Mijen, Demak Regency in achieving achievements through two stages of strategy, namely a) the diagnosis stage, and b) the strategy formulation stage; and 3) efforts made by school principals when facing obstacles in their leadership include a) principals empowering school committees and other parties, b) building a conducive work climate, and gathering support from the community and government, c) maximizing the management of facilities and infrastructure, d) maximize the division of tasks and intervene directly to help the difficulties of employees, and e) to overcome problems for students, the principal prioritizes dialogue to find solutions. Suggestions that can be submitted include, among others, the principal should be able to mobilize all his subordinates to carry out school programs, improve the reputation of good administration in all fields, and propose the addition of new PNS/PTT to overcome the shortage of existing personnel.

Exploring The Nexus Of Principal Leadership, School Management, And Teacher Competence In Fostering Character Building A Qualitative Study Using Bloom's Taxonomy

This study aims to investigate the interplay between principal leadership, school management practices, and teacher competence in facilitating character building within educational settings. Employing Bloom's Taxonomy as a conceptual framework, the research seeks to understand how these factors synergize to nurture holistic development among students. The study utilizes purposive sampling to select participants, including principals and teachers, from diverse educational institutions. Data analysis involves thematic coding and triangulation of perspectives. Initial findings suggest that effective principal leadership and strategic school management strategies significantly influence the cultivation of character traits in students. Moreover, teacher competence emerges as a crucial factor in implementing character education initiatives. The study underscores the intricate relationship between leadership, management, and teacher efficacy in shaping a conducive environment for character development in schools.

Mechanization of Small-Scale Agriculture in China: Lessons for Enhancing Smallholder Access to Agricultural Machinery

Developing countries with small-scale agriculture have yet to exploit the untapped potential of agricultural mechanization. This is because of the misconception that mechanization is often seen as unworthy in small-scale agriculture. The purpose of this paper is to examine the development of agricultural mechanization in China and to provide evidence on how smallholder farmers can access agricultural machinery. A narrative approach was employed to conduct an in-depth analysis of the policies, strategies, and trends associated with agricultural mechanization development. The findings showed that: (1) the establishment and development of mechanization for smallholder agriculture is an evolutionary process that strongly opposes leapfrogging (technocratic behavior) and making large jumps; (2) the foundation of mechanization development should rely on a self-reliance system; (3) an appropriate mechanization theory is the key to inducing the rapid growth of mechanization in small-scale agriculture; (4) the successful application of agricultural machinery requires strong, target-oriented, and pro-farmer policies with effective leadership strategies. We present the key lessons on policy and institutional aspects for countries with small-scale agriculture and who are in the initial stages of agricultural mechanization.

The Role of Nurse Leadership in Driving Economic Efficiency and Patient Safety

This article explores the pivotal role of nurse leadership in achieving economic efficiency and ensuring patient safety within healthcare organizations. By investigating the intersection of nursing leadership, financial considerations, and safety outcomes, the study aims to provide insights into how effective leadership strategies contribute to a sustainable and patient-centric healthcare environment.

School Principal Leadership Strategies in Improving Academic Quality in High Schools

The aim of this research is qualitative descriptive research, which aims to obtain a description, observing how the current leadership of school principals is to increase the standards of educators and education personnel to produce students who excel and are able to produce quality graduates. Data collection techniques use observation, questionnaires, and interviews. The data analysis technique uses data triangulation through data analysis, grouping, and drawing research conclusions. The research results show that the school principal's leadership has a very important role in improving academic quality in senior high schools (SMA) and can be the main driver in achieving increased academic achievement. Leadership strategies can be implemented, including staff development, careful monitoring and evaluation, student and parent involvement, and teamwork. Supporting factors include support from school staff, adequate resources, and active participation of students and parents. Barriers include a need for more resources and administrative challenges. Positive impact. The conclusion shows that effective leadership strategies positively impact academic quality in high school. It is reflected in improved exam results, better student performance, and the development of more effective learning programs.

Development of strategic mechanisms for high-tech enterprises in the digital economy environment

The article is devoted to the development of conceptual provisions and recommendations for the development of strategic mechanisms for the work of high-tech enterprises in order to form an effective leadership strategy in the digital economy. The methodological basis of the study is based on the use of fundamental concepts, publications of modern specialists and scientists on the problems of digitalization. We used such scientific techniques and methods as: synthesis, comparative analysis, systemic and structural approach and method of expert assessments. The theoretical basis of the study was made up of scientific works of foreign and Russian scientists in the field of organizing strategic management, developing strategies and mechanisms for the development of enterprises operating in various sectors of the economy and conducting digital transformation. The process of client-oriented management is considered from the perspective of ecosystem development, which made it possible to form a set of rules for the effective construction and management of ecosystems. The author proposes a model of a roadmap necessary for developing a leadership strategy; the central element of the proposed map is a business model modified based on the synthesis of digital technologies.

Reflective Essays During Clerkship Following a Pre-clerkship Leadership Curriculum.

IntroductionLeadership curricula in medical student education require assessment - to determine if leadership skills can be taught to medical students and applied during clinical and medical team interactions to aid in medical student leadership development.ObjectivesTo examine whether medical students applied principles of their pre-clerkship leadership curriculum (character, competence, context, and communication elements across four levels: personal, interpersonal, team, and organizational) during an internal medicine clerkship.MethodsUsing art as a prompt, Uniformed Services University (USU) internal medicine clerkship students completed a structured reflection on a critical incident. Medical student essays written during a 10-week internal medicine clerkship at USU in 2019 were collected. 158 medical student submissions were de-identified and analyzed.ResultsSixty-four submissions (40.5%) focused on leadership or leadership and professionalism. Students identified as male (n = 34, 53%), female (21, 33%), or not reported (9, 14%). Most, 48 (75%), did not describe PITO explicitly in their essay. They instead focused on personal and interpersonal aspects (17, 27%) of leadership, the attending physicians they worked with (33, 52%), and effective leadership strategies (46, 72%). The most common themes written about were responsibility (30, 47%), teamwork (18, 28%), competence (17, 27%), and character/integrity (15, 23%).ConclusionAlthough the students’ explicit use of the PITO model was limited, student essays centered on themes that reflected leadership concepts taught in pre-clerkship years, such as character, competence, and responsibility. This study demonstrates that an internal medicine clerkship rotation can feasibly implement a leadership reflection.

Developing future translational scientists through authentic learning and assessments

The Interprofessional Research Design course uses authentic learning pedagogy to bring together students from different education tracks (PhD, MD, MD/PhD training) to engage in interprofessional collaborative skills toward completion of a capstone project, a National Health Institutes (NIH) R21-style grant proposal. The course, underpinned by principles of team science, begins with a leadership training workshop to introduce students to effective leadership and teamwork strategies for interprofessional team environments. We used several assessments during the course to monitor leadership and team dynamics. We analyzed three assessments (leadership self-efficacy testing, iterative team contracts and reflective essays) to better understand students’ learning experiences. Self-efficacy testing was administered before leadership training (pre) and at the end of the course (post-then); scores were analyzed using a repeated repeated measures ANOVA. Iterative team contracts were analyzed qualitatively using both deductive and descriptive methods. Reflective essays were analyzed using a general inductive approach. Nine teams of 32 students (23 MD; 9 PhD) participated in the class over 2017-2018. Self-efficacy testing using post-then timing to control for response shift showed a statistically significant increase in self-efficacy across all measures. Deductive qualitative analysis of iterative contracting showed evidence of team processes which support successful team performance; and descriptive analysis mapped productive behaviors. In reflective essays, seven of the nine teams collectively described their experiences positively; e.g., themes included empathizing with group members, sophisticated communication and collaborative workflow/styles. For negative experiences, themes were related to basic communication, poor integration and the theory-practice gap of leadership training. These findings demonstrate the usefulness of an authentic learning pedagogy focused on teaching the practice of team science.

An Analysis of Diversity and Leadership Practices and Their Impact on Organizational Outcomes

The purpose of this research was to examine how variety and leadership styles affect business performance. According to the descriptive data, the sample included people of different sexes, nationalities, and ages. A favorable relationship between diversity and organizational outcomes was found in an examination of diversity in the workplace. Positive associations were also found between effective leadership practices like communication, strategy, and empowerment. This suggests that diverse teams may need to be led in a different way than homogenous ones, as there was a positive correlation between diversity and successful leadership practices. Findings from the research can help businesses improve their results and foster more welcoming workplaces for all employees.

Leadership as an Implementation Driver: Identifying Best Practices to Support Organizational Change

This article explores implementation science with a focus on the strategies leaders use to address organizational challenges. Using part of a larger study, we employed a qualitative multiple case study design of 20 charter schools to contribute to an evidence base about how leadership at the charter school and charter management organization levels can influence their school communities regarding commitment to students with disabilities. From our exploratory research, key themes emerged that align with effective leadership strategies for implementation, demonstrating the positive influence of leaders who prioritize students with disabilities by maintaining a clear vision and strong sense of purpose, creating a safe environment where diversity of perspectives is encouraged, and making sure all voices are heard and valued. Public schools across the nation can leverage lessons learned from the charter sector, as leaders work to ensure that their school practices and policies support success for students with disabilities. By ensuring that school leaders are trained and supported to use effective leadership strategies, policymakers, and schools of higher education can influence the adoption and advancement of innovative and effective practices.

Nurse Leader Breaks Through Glass Ceiling: Making History as First Air Force Nurse Major General (1999-2005).

There is a gap in the nursing literature about the significant contributions of executive military nurse leaders to the advancement of nursing as a profession and into interprofessional leadership roles. Many executive military nurse leaders have demonstrated the value of nursing leadership in non-traditional roles and paved the way to expand the leadership opportunities for nurses who would follow. The purpose of this study is to explore the personal stories, experiences, leadership strategies, and lessons learned through the eyes of the first nurse to achieve the rank of Major General in the U.S. Air Force. The oral history method guided the exploration of participant memories and experiences. In compliance with the Oral History Association guidelines, the investigator obtained Institution Review Board permission, informed consent, and audiotaped interviews. An expert panel provided feedback on the appropriate language use in semi-structured interview questions with Air Force nurse executives. The oral history method provided a framework for the semi-structured interview and analysis. Active listening techniques such as exploration, clarifying, and paraphrasing helped foster deep listening. A graduate research assistant transcribed the 4-hour interview verbatim. The primary investigator emailed a copy of the transcript to the participant to verify accuracy and clarify content. Analysis involved examination and interpretation of the professional, military, nursing, and participant's personal perspective to enhance historical understanding. Three independent coders extracted prevalent themes and subthemes during analysis. Repetitive major themes of courage, figuring it out, and winning others over emerged during data analysis. The major theme of courage has corresponding subthemes of tenacity, risk-taking, and re-writing the narrative. The major theme of figuring it out has subthemes of optimism, creativity, connectedness, learning, and managing change. Lastly, the winning others over theme has subthemes of emotional intelligence, teamwork, role-model/mentor, and moving from outsider to insider. The leadership strategies of taking calculated risks while remaining calm, being open to opportunities that she had never considered, and spending time learning new skills contributed to repeated advancement into higher leadership positions not previously held by a nurse within the U.S. Air Force. The interview is packed full of leadership lessons that are just as relative today as 20 years ago. This presentation will conclude with a discussion of the most effective leadership strategies, the lasting impact of the leadership accomplishments, and current implications for nurse leaders today.

LEADERSHIP STRATEGY IN MANAGING WORKPLACE DIVERSITY

Leadership is how all the possible dimensions of diversity are managing an organization develops an essential ingredient for any workplace that wants to build happier, more productive and more effective workplaces. Leadership sets the tone for the rest of the organization, recognizing and assessing cultural differences helps the organization to frame sound workforce management strategy and in developing positive workplace outcomes. The way leaders working in global arena have to take cultural differences and values into the main consideration while formulating an effective motivation and leadership strategy. Diversity carries out specific strategies to get leaders have initiated efforts that highlighting a conceptual paper concept and few challenges of workforce diversity. It needs to be the official set application of motivation, leadership practices and also discusses the real-life diversity management. The key area to look within the leadership team workplace diversity is a challenge for everyone, especially managers and business owners. This paper underlines a necessary step to ensure that diversity remains a core business value, even leadership contributes an idea to management policy makers for designing an oriented motivational and leadership strategy for managing a diversified workforce. KEYWORDS : Leadership, Workplace, Diversity, Motivation, Competencies, Challenges,

Challenges, Coping Mechanisms, and Success Stories of Neophyte Principals: Impact on School Leadership and Management

This phenomenological research examined the challenges, coping mechanisms, and success stories experienced by neophyte principals. Key informants were 11 neophyte principals in the Schools Division of La Union and the City of San Fernando Schools Division during SY 2020-2021. Data gathered using a semi-structured interview guide were thematically analyzed. It was revealed that the respondents' most pressing challenges were lack of resources, and difficulties in transitioning to the new school. They addressed these situations by adopting effective leadership strategies involving a mix of professional and technical skills, conceptual skills, and interpersonal skills. They succeeded in strengthening collaboration among the school stakeholders, in achieving school development and improvement goals, and in improving students' academic achievement. It was concluded that the neophyte principals develop improved leadership skills and management practices which enabled them some impressive accomplishments in their respective schools, and gained the cooperation from the teachers, parents, and other stakeholders. Based on these findings, the researcher developed a conceptual model which can be used as a guide in attaining self-efficiency in leadership and management among the neophyte principals. In addition, the researcher also crafted a two-day supportive seminar on developing proactive collaboration between the school and other stakeholders of quality education.

A Vicious Cycle of Bias: Residents' Perceptions of Leadership in Health Care.

Despite growing interest in shared leadership models, autocratic physician leadership remains the norm in health care. Stereotype and bias limit leadership by members of other professions. Furthermore, traditional views of effective clinical leadership emphasize agentic behaviors associated with male gender. To shift the prototypical concept of a leader from a male physician to a more inclusive prototype, a better understanding of prototype formation is needed. This study examines leader prototypes and their development among resident physicians through the lens of leadership categorization theory. One researcher conducted semistructured interviews with anesthesia and internal medicine residents at a single institution, asking participants to describe their ideal team leader and comment on the video-recorded performance of either a male or female nurse practitioner (NP) leading a simulated resuscitation. Interview questions explored participants' perceptions of NPs as team leaders and how these perceptions developed. The researchers conducted deductive analysis to examine leadership prototypes and prototype formation, and inductive analysis to derive additional themes. The majority of residents described a male physician as the ideal resuscitation team leader. Exposure to male physician leaders, and lack of exposure to NP leaders, contributed to this prototype formation. Residents described a vicious cycle in which bias against female and NP leaders diminished acceptance of their leadership by team members, resulting in decreased confidence and performance, further aggravating bias. These results provide suggestions for interventions that can help shift the leadership prototype in health care and promote shared leadership models. These include increasing exposure to different professionals of either gender in leadership roles and increased representation in educational materials, education about effective leadership strategies to create awareness of the benefits of shared leadership, and reflection during team training to increase awareness of bias and the backlash effect faced by individuals whose behaviors counter established stereotypes.

Effect of Leadership Communication on Organisational Behaviour

The study examined the effect of leadership communication on organisational behaviour a qualitative cross-sectional survey design was used to review extant literature. The study revealed that effective leadership communication has a significant influence on organizational behaviour in all three referents, namely the organisation, the direct subordinates and other workers. The study revealed that effective leadership communication entails respectful leader treatment of employees in the act of communicating with them. Leaders who respectfully communicate with people positively influence employees which elicit good organizational behaviour. The study revealed that transformational leaders use effective leadership communication strategies to influence employees’ motivation and by extension appropriate organizational behaviour. The study revealed that transformational leaders use charisma in their effective leadership communication to influence employees for desired/appropriate organizational behaviour. It is obvious and conclusive from the study that effective leadership communication strategies positively influence employee motivation and engender good organizational behaviour. The study, recommends that corporate organisations’ leaders take the following steps: (a) evaluate their communication strategies, (b) incorporate effective communication strategies into their employee motivation tools, (c) practice the communication strategies daily as they develop each of them, and (d) evaluate the implemented communication strategies to determine usefulness. Organisations’ leaders can improve their employees’ motivation by practicing the positive influential communication strategies revealed in this study.