Leadership Capabilities Research Articles

The Influence of School Principal Leadership on Teacher Performance in Private Vocational Schools in Biak Numfor Regency, Papua Province

Achieving national education goals heavily relies on the effectiveness of teachers, who serve as the cornerstone of educational excellence. However, the variance in teacher performance remains a challenge, necessitating exploration into influential factors. Among these, principal leadership emerges as a significant determinant. This study endeavors to examine the influence of principal leadership on teacher performance within private vocational schools in Biak Numfor Regency, Papua Province. Employing a quantitative correlational approach, data was collected from 115 teachers through questionnaires and document analysis. Utilizing simple linear regression, the analysis revealed a substantial positive correlation between principal leadership and teacher performance, accounting for 31.4% of the variance. The findings underscore the pivotal role of principal leadership in enhancing teacher performance, underscoring the imperative for cultivating effective leadership within educational institutions. These insights hold profound implications for educational policymakers, administrators, and stakeholders, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to bolster leadership capabilities and thereby elevate overall educational outcomes.

Mastering digital leadership capabilities for business model innovation: the role of managerial decision-making and grants

PurposeResearch has shown that business model innovation can facilitate most ventures to innovate and remain competitive, yet there has been limited work on how digital leadership capabilities influence business model innovation. Building on the dynamic capabilities view, we address this gap by linking digital leadership capabilities with business model innovation via managerial decision-making through provision of grants received by new ventures.Design/methodology/approachThe study is cross-sectional research. Data have been collected utilizing purposive sampling from 313 founding members of new ventures in high-velocity markets, i.e. from Pakistan. SPSS has been used to conduct the moderated mediation analysis.FindingsDigital leadership capabilities foster the business model innovation of the new ventures because they enable new ventures to capitalize on digital technologies and create new ways of generating value for the customers and themselves. Moreover, managerial decision-making mediates digital leadership capabilities and business model innovation relationship, whereas, grants moderate the indirect positive effect of digital leadership capabilities on business model innovation via managerial decision-making. The study generates initial evidence on the impact of digital leadership capabilities on business model innovation via managerial decision-making for new ventures. We advance knowledge on new ventures’ business model innovation by deep-diving into dynamic capabilities view and emphasizing digital leadership capabilities as a significant driver for business model innovation.Originality/valueWith the help of dynamic capabilities theory, this study analyzes how new ventures make use of digital leadership capabilities to promote business model innovation.

Empowering urban sustainability: unveiling the crucial role of project managers in attaining Sustainable Development Goal 11

PurposeThis paper explores project managers' (PMs') role in contributing to and achieving sustainability within construction projects, particularly focusing on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11.Design/methodology/approachSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 PMs working with construction firms in the UK. Thematic analysis was also performed on the qualitative data retrieved using the NVivo software.FindingsThe study’s findings revealed that PMs working on construction projects considered various sustainable construction processes in attempts to solve problems with traditional construction technology. Furthermore, it was revealed that the PM’s role was key in achieving the SDGs in general and SDG 11 in particular through the process of perfecting the client brief, ensuring the client’s financial stability and creating an environment of teamwork. In terms of specific competencies, sustainability leadership and sustainable innovative capability were revealed to suggest that a PM is the leader of change.Originality/valueThe study highlights the essential role of the PM in delivering sustainable construction projects as part of the drive to achieve SDG 11. The study impacts the construction industry in developing strategies and training programs that build PMs' competencies and skills for contributing to the world we want.

Impact of leadership, TQM and supply chain capabilities on sustainable supply chain performance: moderating role of institutional pressure

PurposeThis study aims to empirically assess the influence of supply chain capabilities and total quality management on sustainable supply chain performance, factoring in the role of leadership and the moderating impact of institutional pressures.Design/methodology/approachThe researchers designed a self-administered survey, garnering responses from 278 participants. Preliminary analyses addressed nonresponse bias, examining assumptions like homoscedasticity and data normality. Confirmatory factor analysis was employed to ensure reliability and construct validity before hypothesis testing. Regression outcomes corroborate all posited assumptions, further strengthening the extant literature.FindingsThe research outcomes demonstrate the positive association between supply chain capabilities and TQM and sustainable supply chain performance, particularly under institutional pressure. Data from the cement manufacturing sector further corroborated these findings. This study lends empirical support to the tenets of institutional theory.Originality/valueThe presented model delineates how leadership impacts TQM and supply chain capabilities to amplify sustainable supply chain outcomes. Incorporating institutional pressure as a moderating variable introduces a fresh and enlightening dimension to the discussion.

Effect of Crisis Leadership on Performance of SMEs During Covid-19 Pandemic in Nairobi County, Kenya

The relationship between crisis leadership and organizational success amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the context of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Nairobi County, Kenya, remains understudied. This study aimed to address this gap by investigating the impact of crisis leadership on SME performance during the pandemic. Employing a descriptive and correlational research design, data were collected from 237 respondents representing various SME industries in Kenya through a stratified random sampling method and a questionnaire. Analysis of the data using SPSS version 23 revealed significant findings. Firstly, crisis management was found to be positively correlated with safeguarding the reputation of organizations, which in turn can influence long-term sales and profits positively. Secondly, there was a significant linear relationship between crisis leadership and SME performance, with crisis leadership explaining 56.2 percent of the variance in performance. Additionally, the intercept between crisis leadership and performance showed improvement, underscoring the importance of effective crisis leadership in enhancing organizational outcomes. In conclusion, the study highlights the importance of crisis leadership in ensuring business continuity and mitigating the impact of crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes the need for leaders to possess the requisite skills, knowledge, and abilities to navigate turbulent times successfully. Furthermore, the study underscores the role of SMEs in developing strong leadership capabilities to enhance performance and mitigate potential crisis-related disruptions. It recommends that executive and management teams within SMEs in Nairobi County focus on strengthening leadership competencies and developing organizational guidelines for effective crisis management across various operational domains. Implementing these recommendations enables SMEs to enhance their crisis preparedness and responsiveness, thus fortifying their continuity and bolstering overall performance amidst adversities. This study enriches the crisis management and organizational resilience literature, especially within the SME domain, offering pertinent insights for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers.

A Pragmatic Approach to Assessing Supervisor Leadership Capability to Support Healthcare Worker Well-Being.

We sought to build upon previous studies that have demonstrated how healthcare workers' ratings of their immediate supervisor's leadership capabilities relate to their well-being and job satisfaction. In 2022, we analyzed cross-sectional data from 1,780 physicians and 39,896 allied health professionals (collected in 2017) and 729 residents (collected in 2019), as well as longitudinal data from 1,632 physicians (collected from 2015 to 2017), to identify a psychometrically strong, broadly applicable, actionable, and low-burden approach to assessing supervisor leadership capability to support healthcare worker well-being. The magnitude of association between our 1-, 2-, 3-, and 9-item leadership indexes and burnout, and between our 1-, 2-, 3-, and 9-item leadership indexes and satisfaction with the organization were similar to each other in the cross-sectional and longitudinal cohorts and across diverse groups of healthcare workers, including physicians, residents, and allied health professionals. The likelihood ratio for a high leadership score increased with an increasing score for each leadership measure. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for the 1-, 2-, and 3-item measures for a high leadership score was 0.9349, 0.9672, and 0.9819, respectively. A single item assessing perceptions of leadership capability efficiently provides useful information about leadership qualities of healthcare workers' immediate supervisors. The inclusion of this item in healthcare worker surveys may be useful for evaluating interventions and galvanizing organizational action to support healthcare worker well-being.

간호대학생의 리더십 이론 공감 유형 분석

Objectives As the importance of cultivating the leadership capabilities of nursing students who will perform nurs-ing duties as nurses in various practical sites is emphasized, this study investigates modern leadership theo-ries(transformational leadership, charismatic leadership, servant leadership, and genuine leadership) among nursing students. An attempt was made to identify and systematically understand types of empathy. Methods Through an open-ended questionnaire, fourth-year nursing students who had taken a nursing leader-ship course for one semester were asked to choose the theory they most resonate with among four modern lead-ership theories and write down the reasons for their choice. A total of 151 people were analyzed using content analysis. Results As a result, among the four modern leadership theories, the distribution of empathy was in the following order: servant leadership (41.1%), transformational leadership (27.1%), authentic leadership (16.6%), and char-ismatic leadership (15.2%). Servant leadership included three themes out of a total of seven: ‘Service and Dedication’, ‘Respect for Members’, and ‘Personal Values’ (41.1%). Transformational leadership included 4 themes out of a total of 12: ‘Leader characteristics’, ‘Organization-first thinking’, ‘Identification with self’, and ‘Internal rewards’ (27.1%). Authentic leadership included three themes out of a total of five: ‘Self-understanding,’ ‘Authenticity,’ and ‘Everyone’s growth’ (16.6%). Charismatic leadership included three themes out of a total of seven: ‘ideal leader’, ‘employee commitment’, and ‘performance-oriented thinking’ (15.2%). Conclusions Through analysis of nursing students' empathy types for leadership theory, it can be used as basic data to identify the nursing leadership capabilities that must be achieved in nursing education and to set the scope and level to smoothly perform nurses' work through education and training.

디지털 기술 역량이 아키텍처 혁신에 미치는 영향

This study verified the impact of digital technology capabilities on architectural innovation and the mediating role of digital leadership capabilities in order to promote competitive advantage and survival of companies through new product launches in the context of recently intensifying digital transformation. A total of 250 valid data were obtained by conducting a survey of small and medium-sized domestic ICT & telecommunications and manufacturing companies, and the Jamovi 2.3.26 application was used for hierarchical regression analysis. As a result of this study's analysis, digital technology capabilities had a positive impact on architectural innovation, and the partial mediating effect of digital leadership capabilities was confirmed in this process. This study contributes to the theoretical expansion of architectural innovation research due to the combined effect of technology and leadership in the context of digital transformation. In addition, in the digital age that brings about rapid and widespread change, a company's technical capabilities are important, but it also presented practical implications that digital transformation can be implemented more effectively by performing architectural innovation through leadership capabilities.

The Role of Leadership Style and Teachers’ Performance at Primary Level: An Exploratory Study

As believed by communication abilities are one of the 21st Century Leadership Skills of school administrators that have a major influence on teachers' capacity to do their tasks. Due to the higher significance that communication has in improving instructors' performance, communicative leaders also have a positive influence on teachers’ performance. Education is essential to a child's development in elementary school. Consequently, it is necessary to have a leadership style that can understand the factors influencing elementary school teachers' performance. Strong leadership, enhances resource management, long-term performance, and management efficiency and effectiveness. This study aimed to investigate the many leadership styles employed in primary schools as well as abilities in situational leadership styles to improve teacher-leader interactions, improve teacher performance, and ultimately better the learning process in private primary schools in Karachi. This research was done in Karachi and interviewed 10 teachers using qualitative data collection methods. The purpose of this study was to ascertain how leaders' leadership philosophies and instructors' job performance interacted. In educational institutions, a suitable leadership style encourages good performance. The study's conclusions showed that all teachers thought a leader's leadership style could greatly improve teachers' performance at private schools in Karachi. Most educators said that having encouraging and capable leaders had aided their performance, professional growth, and student development. One of the crucial components for improving teachers' performance is encouraging others to complete assigned tasks happily, effectively, and successfully. The results of the research indicated that transformational and transactional leaders have a beneficial impact on teachers' performance, whereas authoritative leaders have a negative effect.

The Paradox of Leadership: Toxic Education Leadership in the Learning Institutions

Leadership practice in learning institutions is a paradox and it is now of interest to scholars, the secular, and religious authorities. Unfortunately, the objectives of leadership, as a system, in the learning institutions, are the least understood by the leaders themselves. In these learning institutions, exemplary leaders are ideal, but with the magnitude of corrupt leaders in society, it is difficult to nurture exemplary leadership. Presently, the conditions that undermine teachers' effectiveness in the learning institutions must be identified and promptly rectified. These conditions include actions and behaviours of toxic education leaders. These leaders discourage teachers from performing their duties. This study aimed to document the actions and behaviours of toxic education leaders in learning institutions. The study was carried out using ethnographic, social constructivism, and pragmatic approaches between 2013 and 2023 in five learning institutions in Western Australia. It is reported that toxic cultures in learning institutions develop because of actions and behaviours of toxic education leaders. These toxic leaders are content with the status quo because their leadership capabilities are stuck in their juvenile growth stage, making them incapable of transcending the leadership scale. The leaders allow the institutions to breed incompetence and incrimination, almost always with contempt, frustrating the efforts of teachers, leading to teacher shortages. These actions and behaviours of toxic leaders lead to mistrust and discontent in learning institutions. It is concluded that by regularly moderating the actions and behaviours of toxic education leaders, there may be a reduction in incidents of out-of-value behaviours and eliminating toxic and poisonous conducts that lead to unethical actions in learning institutions

The digital leadership emerging construct: a multi-method approach

AbstractThis study presents new insights into the capabilities that a leader needs to thrive in the digital scenario. These insights come from a systematic literature review of 21-years of publications on leadership in the digital environment that supports a four-round Delphi study with a panel of 24 experts from diverse geographical backgrounds (six countries across 3 continents). The e-leadership concept has evolved to digital leadership by transitioning from an electronic way of communication to a broader context of how to lead effectively in a digital environment. Digital leadership is a way of thinking and behaving in a complex time. The findings show that digital leadership has two main aspects within four dimensions: the first aspect is related to business, and it is strategy focused and delivery related; the second one involves personal attributes, and it is interpersonal oriented. Moreover, we identify the associated leadership capabilities for each of these aspects.

Empowering Diverse Graduate-Student Women for Leadership in Global Health (EMERGE): Pilot Evaluation Findings

Background: Women are under-represented in global health leadership worldwide. Socio- ecological barriers may diminish women’s institutional belonging, career aspirations, and leadership pathways. Aims: In this pilot study, we describe and evaluate EMERGE, Empowering Women for Leadership in Global Health, a theory-based, multicomponent leadership development program for diverse women graduate students. Methods: Emory graduate students who self-identified as women and engaged in global health were eligible to participate in EMERGE. Socio-ecologically grounded program components included: a three-day leadership development workshop; nine-month mentored team- challenge projects; monthly seminars by women leaders; social-media outreach; and project presentations with peers, mentors, and university leadership. We conducted a mixed-methods, single-group pretest-posttest evaluation that included a) four quantitative self-assessments on leadership capabilities over the program period and b) three focus groups with mentored teams that explored fellows’ experiences applying leadership skills, managing team projects, and working with mentors. Results: All 12 selected fellows self-identified as women from at least one other underrepresented group. Half originated from low- or middle-income countries. At baseline, completing the team project was a common short-term (12-month) aspiration. Managing and leading teams emphasizing equity, mentoring, and participatory problem solving were common longer-term (1-5-year) aspirations. At baseline, fellows were least confident about negotiating their interests and most confident about making ethical decisions. Overall, fellows expressed high satisfaction with instructors (mean 8.8 of 10) and content (mean 8.3 of 10) of the leadership development workshop as well as increased confidence and proficiency in most leadership, team-management, and mentor-related skills at month one. Reported confidence and proficiency in most skills declined by program midline and then increased and peaked at endline. Conclusion: The EMERGE program supported sustained improvements in fellows’ leadership capabilities. The program’s multi-month and multi-component approach grounded in socio- ecological theory were key elements. EMERGE holds promise to train the next generation of women leaders in global health. Future work is needed to identify opportunities to support leadership pathways for women in global health in diverse work settings.

ADAPTING LEADERSHIP: A LITERATURE REVIEW OF EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT STYLES IN MODERN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS

The increasing complexity of the educational environment demands effective management and leadership styles to ensure the success and quality of educational institutions. As globalization, technological progress, and societal changes continue to influence educational systems worldwide, it becomes necessary to investigate and implement management styles that can adapt to these evolving demands and provide appropriate strategic and tactical visions for future development. This study focuses on examining various management styles employed in educational institutions to identify those significantly influencing educational outcomes. Employed mixed methods include bibliometric analysis of literature to identify dynamic trends and research directions focused on effective management styles, alongside in-depth thematic analysis revealing key factors impacting educational leadership and management. The bibliometric analysis revealed a significant increase in academic interest in educational management practices, the majority of research is concentrated in the fields of social sciences, medicine, and economics, underscoring the interdisciplinary nature and broad relevance of educational management research. The thematic areas identified in the research, such as transformational leadership, distributed leadership, and instructional leadership, emphasize the diverse approaches scholars are exploring to enhance educational quality and success. The findings underscore the crucial role of leadership in organizational productivity and development. Developing school principals' leadership capabilities is essential for enhancing institutional effectiveness. The study also emphasizes the importance of integrating managerial and leadership aspects in the role of school principals. Effective principals balance administrative responsibilities with visionary leadership, fostering collaboration and engagement within the school community. In conclusion, the study highlights the importance of effective leadership in improving the quality and success of education. It advocates for developing strong leadership capabilities among school principals and underscores the need for integrated management and leadership practices. These conclusions contribute to a deeper understanding of optimizing leadership in educational contexts, supporting the dynamic and evolving educational landscape.

Event-based Bilingual Bicultural Studies Programme: Enabling Authentic Engagements in Student Leadership Praxis

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of event-based bilingual bicultural studies programme on student-leaders by establishing their perspectives on the programme, identifying the most valuable activity, and determining how events affected their outlook as young leaders. This is a qualitative case study that focuses on participants’ take about eventbased leadership platform within bilingual and bicultural learning environment. This study employed purposive sampling and data were generated using semi-structured interview. The data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. The findings revealed the following themes which emphasised answers for each of the three questions on how event-based bilingual bicultural study programme influenced student-leaders under question 1, how they perceived the programme: a) cultural immersion, (b) empowerment, and (c) broadened perspectives; under question 2, the most valuable activity: a) public speaking or debating, (b) educational trips, and (c) community service; under question 3, how the events affected their outlook as young leaders: a) increased self-confidence, and (2) empowered maturity. Moreover, by employing purposive reflection on the findings, this study offers deeper insights on how students’ involvement in objective-driven school events could serve as enabler and centrepiece of students’ leadership capabilities.

Transformational Leadership and Dynamic Managerial Capabilities in Public Sector Innovation

The study examines the role of transformational leadership and Dynamic Managerial Capabilities in public sector innovation, specifically in addressing the challenges of managing the livelihood eligibility of the community, including older people, in order to build an elderly-friendly community. The study focuses on the leadership of Jambi Mayor and Vice Major in employing innovation to realize Jambi as a Smart Living. This descriptive qualitative study aims to identify new information related to the transformational leadership and Dynamic Managerial Capabilities of the Jambi Government in innovating feasible urban living. The authors identified transformational leadership as a major style in carrying out innovation and dynamic managerial capabilities. The study found that Jambi City is continuously promoting the importance of creating smart living as one of the smart city indicators, especially in elderly-friendly cities, through the leadership of its mayor and vice mayor. Both initiated change by identifying challenges and opportunities, finding good examples of smart living, inspiring and implementing innovations, encouraging changes in how the bureaucracy works, and motivating civil servants to improve their attitudes and assumptions, especially toward health services for the elderly. The study concludes that leadership style and dynamic managerial ability to adapt to change contribute to the success of smart living innovation.

UNDERSTANDING THE CULTURE OF COMMUNICATION IN THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS OF BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS

Communication is the backbone of any academic institution. It enables collaboration, productivity, and innovation. This study explores the communication culture within the College of Arts and Letters (CAL) at Bulacan State University Campus. The goal is to understand the dynamics shaping communication practices, barriers, and strategies among administrators and faculty. Communication is crucial in educational settings, as it affects organizational unity, teaching quality, and student outcomes. Using communication theories and practices, the study uncovers the mechanisms driving communication interactions within CAL. Communication practices in modern educational settings are undergoing significant changes. As new technologies emerge and global competition increases, administrators and faculty face evolving challenges. This study examines communication within the CAL organization, exploring how administrators and faculty navigate these changes and use communication strategies to foster positive working relationships and improve instructional quality. The research takes a careful and thorough approach, using both numbers and stories to understand the communication culture within CAL. By surveying administrators and faculty, the study explores their views on communication practices, challenges, and strategies. Additionally, indepth interviews and group discussions provide valuable insights into the real-life experiences and perspectives of key people involved, deepening our understanding of the communication dynamics at play. The study reveals a diverse and interactive communication environment within CAL, marked by open discussions, information exchange, and collaborative problem-solving. However, the research also identifies common obstacles to effective communication, ranging from noise and poor feedback to insufficient communication channels and psychological barriers. Additionally, the study examines faculty perspectives on job performance, leadership capabilities, and communication dynamics with management, providing valuable insights into the relationship between individual attitudes and the organizational communication culture. Building on what we've learned, this study suggests ways to improve communication practices within CAL. From specialized training programs to optimizing communication channels and promoting a culture of open communication and collaboration, these recommendations provide a path to cultivating a cohesive, inclusive, and effective communication environment in the college. By exploring the communication culture at CAL, this research lays the foundation for nurturing a thriving academic community that supports learning, innovation, and growth.

Factors Influencing the Performance of Department of Public Works and Highways Field Engineers: Input for Supervisory Project Management Plan

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) plays a critical role in shaping infrastructure projects in the Philippines, with field engineers at the forefront of any project execution. This study was conducted to determine the factors influencing the performance of field engineers at the DPWH, considering the individual, team, and organizational factors. Using a descriptive-correlational research design, the study was conducted at DPWH Eastern Samar District Engineering Office, with 30 field engineers who served as the respondents. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyze the data, while Pearson’s correlation was used to test the hypothesis. The key findings revealed that factors such as technical skills (r=0.306), experience (r=0.162), and motivation (r=0.332) have nothing to do with performance, with p-values higher than 0.05. On a team level- leadership and management (r=0.407) are critical to success. Sufficient resource allocation (r=0.356) drives better performance at the organizational level. The research stressed the importance of providing continuous professional development to field engineers to enhance their technical know-how and leadership capabilities. Likewise, supportive leadership that fosters collaboration and communication among teams is vital to achieving project goals. On an organizational scale, efficient resource management and well-defined policies are necessary for field engineers to perform effectively and efficiently. It is suggested that to improve project outcomes, the DPWH should implement targeted training programs, foster leadership that encourages teamwork, and ensure adequate resource distribution. Also, refining organizational policies can help create a more structured and supportive environment for field engineers to improve individual and team performance and ensure efficient use of resources, ultimately enhancing infrastructure development in the Philippines.

Exploring the Interplay of Agile Leadership among University’s Administrators and their Competence in Innovation Management

The study that is being undertaken here seeks to examine how these two factors are correlated, namely the flexibility that university administrators display as capable leaders and their ability to manage innovation. It asks qualitatively how creditable, responsible, and efficient agile leadership practices influence administrators in championing as well as managing innovation. It is evidenced that there exists a close relationship between the skills in changing leadership and the skills in managing innovative ideas. The study provides some insights that could enhance leadership strategies and considerations regarding the dynamism of the academic environment, enabling one to appreciate the role of agile leadership in establishing a culture that fosters innovation in the context of higher learning.

Driving Sustainable Performance in SMEs Through Frugal Innovation: The Nexus of Sustainable Leadership, Knowledge Management, and Dynamic Capabilities

Driving Sustainable Performance in SMEs Through Frugal Innovation: The Nexus of Sustainable Leadership, Knowledge Management, and Dynamic Capabilities

Research on Building a Digital Leadership Capability Model: Requirements and Challenges of the Artificial Intelligence Era

Research on Building a Digital Leadership Capability Model: Requirements and Challenges of the Artificial Intelligence Era