Developing Leadership Skills Research Articles

Finnish Student Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Leadership Development in a Study Group Intervention to Enhance Their Teacher Leadership

This study, conducted within a Finnish teacher education program, examined student teachers’ perceptions of their skills development in a study group intervention designed to enhance their teacher leadership. Data were collected via semi-structured focus group interviews with the student teachers ( n = 15) and examined using qualitative content analysis. Katzenmeyer and Moller’s leadership development for teachers model was utilized as the theoretical framework. The results indicate that through collaboration, the student teachers developed leadership skills, especially in personal assessment and influencing strategies, but need more support to be able to better recognize these skills as leadership skills.

Evaluating Leadership Development Competencies of Clinicians to Build Health Equity in America.

To achieve more equitable health, health care must be grounded in an understanding of social determinants of health. Clinicians need hands-on, equity-centered training in interdisciplinary settings where they can further develop leadership skills and apply learnings in real-time. The Clinical Scholars program trained five cohorts of health care professionals in 25 leadership development competencies to contribute toward advancing health equity within the organizations and communities where they work. This study describes the self-reported ratings of three dimensions of competencies within four domains. Data from 169 Fellows were collected at three time-points during the three-year training program using Qualtrics and Research Electronic Data Captrue software. Analysis was conducted in R and included descriptive statistics, fitting a linear mixed-effects model using random intercepts, and paired-sample t tests to assess significance between baseline and endpoint ratings. We found improved ratings over time for each of the three competency dimensions (knowledge, self-efficacy, use) and significant differences in ratings from baseline to endpoint, by domain (personal, interpersonal, organizational, community, and systems). These findings support the effectiveness of an equity-centered leadership development curriculum in training health care professionals to address health challenges in their communities and organizations, thereby furthering the broader goal of achieving more equitable health for all.

How might responsible management education (RME) be used to develop responsible leadership skills among students in business schools? Evidence from non-Western business schools

PurposeThis paper aims to find an answer to the questions: To what extent is the implementation of responsible management education (RME) perceived to be adequate for developing responsible leadership skills among business school students? How should it be used effectively to guarantee such an outcome?Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted semi-structured interviews with 24 management educators working at three public business schools. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the collected data.FindingsThe findings show that the implementation of RME alone is not adequate to ensure the development of responsible leadership skills among students in business schools. However, management educators do perceive it as a considerable step towards that outcome if accompanied with internship and training opportunities to exercise and observe how social roles and activities are practiced in business, not-for-profit and civil society organisations.Originality/valueThis study is a pioneering attempt to address the relationship between RME and developing responsible leadership skills among students in non-Western business schools.

236 Importance of Leadership Skill Development Among Health Care Professionals in LMIC

236 Importance of Leadership Skill Development Among Health Care Professionals in LMIC

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Purpose: The article aims to analyze the possible development of managerial and leadership skills of managers of business organizations through variable coaching models, the practice of which confirms their effectiveness and feasibility. Theoretical framework: The development of coaching to improve the quality of leadership and management skills of managers of Ukrainian business organizations is important for achieving economic stability in Ukraine and ensuring a sustainable macroeconomic environment. In particular, the use of coaching is becoming increasingly popular due to the potential for stabilizing the corporate sector through effective management. Design/methodology/approach: While writing the article, materials from periodicals on the organization of the coaching process and its dissemination as a practice of developing managerial skills of business organization managers were used. Findings: The article focuses on the functioning of the Ukrainian economy and key areas for focusing on the use of coaching as a tool for investing in improving the quality of business environment management and possible further development. The use of coaching is a priority area of research, as the application of this practice can be a factor in improving the quality of management of a business organization. Research, Practical & Social implications: Based on leadership skills and characteristics, managers of business organizations use innovative means of management, which is made possible through coaching programs. The key aspects of coaching and opportunities for its improvement in the context of the global environment are outlined. The development of leadership skills and managerial abilities of managers of business organizations will serve as a factor in the sustainable operation of the Ukrainian corporate sector, which is in difficult conditions due to the threat of hostilities. Originality/value: The results of the study can be used by modern managers of Ukrainian business organizations to improve management practices and ensure the stability of the functioning of structural units at the operational level.

Developing Servant Leadership Skills in Higher Education Leaders: A Literature Review

This systematic literature review aims to explore and synthesize existing research on the development of servant leadership skills among higher education leaders. As servant leadership gains recognition as a transformative leadership approach in educational settings, understanding effective strategies for cultivating servant leadership qualities becomes essential for fostering positive organizational culture and enhancing student outcomes. This article seeks to provide insights into various training programs, workshops, and initiatives that have been employed to promote servant leadership competencies, and their impact on leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and overall institutional performance. The review also addresses the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing servant leadership development programs in the higher education context

Graduate School Curriculum Inquiry from The Lens of the Graduates: A Single Intrinsic Case Study

The evaluation of the curriculum is a critical aspect of curriculum development as it allows the school administration to assess whether the curriculum has successfully achieved its objectives. This study aimed to identify the strengths and areas for improvement in a graduate school curriculum. To conduct this qualitative case study, the researchers utilized purposeful sampling, selecting graduate students in the thesis writing stage and recent graduates from various courses offered in the graduate school. A total of 10 participants willingly participated in the focus group discussion, while four took part in the exit interview. The researchers employed focus group discussions and exit interviews as data collection tools, focusing on the participants’ experiences with the graduate school curriculum. The findings revealed three main themes: Advancing professional capability, empowering experiences, and overcoming research hurdles. These themes indicated that the Graduate School Curriculum had contributed to the development of the participants' research skills in their respective disciplines, ultimately empowering them to develop leadership skills in the workplace. This was largely facilitated by the professors' effective facilitation of the learning processes. While this study provides valuable insights into the strengths of the graduate school curriculum, the study points to the need to intensify its scaffolds on the area of research and of reflecting further on the sequence of curricular offerings tailored to fit the context of graduate students in an online environment. A further empirical investigation using quantitative methods is endorsed to obtain more robust information on the curriculum's best features and to enhance its overall effectiveness.

Coaching in the Development of Leadership Qualities of Heads of Ukrainian Business Organizations in the Conditions of War

Purpose: The article aims to analyze the possible development of managerial and leadership skills of managers of business organizations through variable coaching models, the practice of which confirms their effectiveness and feasibility.
 
 Theoretical framework: The development of coaching to improve the quality of leadership and management skills of managers of Ukrainian business organizations is important for achieving economic stability in Ukraine and ensuring a sustainable macroeconomic environment. In particular, the use of coaching is becoming increasingly popular due to the potential for stabilizing the corporate sector through effective management.
 
 Design/methodology/approach: While writing the article, materials from periodicals on the organization of the coaching process and its dissemination as a practice of developing managerial skills of business organization managers were used.
 
 Findings: The article focuses on the functioning of the Ukrainian economy and key areas for focusing on the use of coaching as a tool for investing in improving the quality of business environment management and possible further development. The use of coaching is a priority area of research, as the application of this practice can be a factor in improving the quality of management of a business organization.
 
 Research, Practical & Social implications: Based on leadership skills and characteristics, managers of business organizations use innovative means of management, which is made possible through coaching programs. The key aspects of coaching and opportunities for its improvement in the context of the global environment are outlined. The development of leadership skills and managerial abilities of managers of business organizations will serve as a factor in the sustainable operation of the Ukrainian corporate sector, which is in difficult conditions due to the threat of hostilities.
 
 Originality/value: The results of the study can be used by modern managers of Ukrainian business organizations to improve management practices and ensure the stability of the functioning of structural units at the operational level.

Extensional activity and development of skills in the perception of the participants of an Enactus team in Brazil

This chapter presents the results of a survey with students from an Enactus team who examined their perception regarding the following aspects experienced in the elaboration of a project to the participation in the Enactus Brazil National Meeting (Encontro Nacional Enactus Brasil – Eneb): development of competences and personal maturation/autonomy, engagement with the team, meaning and purpose, satisfaction with the Enactus methodology, development of entrepreneurial and leadership skills, and activities integration in the team with the extension and the Pedagogical Project of the Courses. The results point to a rich and beneficial experience, in the participants’ view, encompassing the personal, academic and professional scopes. The limitation of the study is recognized for covering a single team, which suggesting new studies covering all Enactus teams.

ROLE LEADERSHIP MODEL: THEORETICAL FOUNDATION AND ROLE QUESTIONNAIRE LEADERSHIP SKILLS

The article is devoted to the study of the phenomenon of leadership skills from the standpoint of the role approach, as well as the standardization of the role–structure questionnaire of leadership skills. The study is focused on the theoretical substantiation of the role structure of leadership skills and testing the role–structure questionnaire. The study was attended by 236 studied at the age of 18-55 as a psychometric sample. Tested in this study The role– structure questionnaire of leadership skills allows to evaluate the degree of development of leadership skills by the roles of the Negotiator, who performs a communicative function of leadership, a Coach, who performs a didactic function of leadership, a Guide who performs an organizational function of leadership, a Counsellor, who performs the communicative and organizational function of leadership, a Motivator who performs a motivational function of leadership, a Friend who performs an emotional function of leadership. A Director who performs an instrumental and managerial function of leadership and a Team-bilder who performs a team of leadership.

LOKAKARYA KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA SEKOLAH LUAR BIASA (SLB)

Workshop activities is a means of strengthening the leadership of extraordinary school principals. This activity aims to provide an overview of the principal's leadership pattern in the form of a leadership workshop addressed to the Principal of Special Schools. This workshop also aims to improve the quality of inclusive education in special schools which focuses on the role of the principal as the main leader. The service method used is in the form of joint activity forums involving school facilitators and special school principals. Workshops are carried out by holding training sessions for presentation of material, group discussions, questions and answers, and sharing of good practices aimed at developing an understanding of effective leadership in the educational context in principals are actively involved in the workshop process to share experiences, challenges, and their efforts in build an educational environment. This workshop demonstrated that extraordinary school principals play a major role in leading and directing education in their schools. The principal as a leader is a liaison between teachers, students, parents and the community in an effort to create a child-friendly environment. These workshops provide an opportunity for school principals to develop leadership skills in special schools, such as effective communication, wise decision-making, and the ability to motivate and inspire teams in schools. This workshop was the initial initiation of school principals to collaborate with each other to mutually build education in Special Schools.

The Mediating Effect of Emotional Intelligence on the Relationship between Talent Management Practices and Leadership Skills in Malaysian GLCs

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relation between talent management practices and leadership skills, as well as the potential mediating role of emotional intelligence. This study accomplished its aim through a conceptual analysis by utilizing the lenses of talent management for leadership outcomes, talent-based theory, social cognitive theory, and extant literature. The study indicated that good talent management practice implementation was not adequate to develop and produce talented leadership skills in Malaysian Government-linked Companies (GLCs). The hypothesized partial mediating models were supported by talent-based theory and social cognitive theory, signifying that talent management practices with emotional intelligence will develop leadership skills. This study enhanced the use of mediatory roles of emotional intelligence to better understand the mechanism of talent management practices within the framework.

THE RELEVANCE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COMPETENCE APPROACH IN PRE-SCHOOL

. In the context of the ongoing changes in the education system of Latvia, the principles of learning approach in pre-school education are based on the competence-based approach, as well as the development of transformative skills. To successfully implement change, the need to develop teachers' creativity, entrepreneurship, decision-making, organisational skills, teamwork, cooperation, sociability, risk-taking and assessment, openness to innovation, reflective thinking and leadership skills becomes essential. Today, it is important for every teacher to strive for professional development and to achieve individual and collective goals. Leadership skills include the ability to motivate others, good communication skills, positive thinking, delegation of responsibilities, creativity, reliability, responsibility, time management, influence, and decisiveness. Change can also be difficult to be accepted and even can become a reason for leaving a teaching job. Leaders who can accept contemporary challenges, communicate effectively with others, and facilitate the development of leadership skills in colleagues become important in every educational institution. The aim of this publication is to research and evaluate the scientific literature on the relevance of transformational leadership, highlighting the need for developing each teacher`s leadership skills.

Strategies for Enhancing Governmental Public Health Workforce Well-being and Retention.

Strategies for Enhancing Governmental Public Health Workforce Well-being and Retention.

Evaluation of a charge nurse leadership development program.

Evaluation of a charge nurse leadership development program.

Navigating the Digital Landscape: Exploring the Interplay of Digital Leadership, E-Learning Anxiety, and Innovative Behavior

This study investigates the associations between digital leadership, e-learning anxiety, innovative work behavior, and psychological capital among 200 IT employees in Lisbon, Portugal. Self-administered surveys were used to collect data, and structural equation modeling was employed for data analysis. The results demonstrate that digital leadership has a positive direct impact on innovative work behavior, while e-learning anxiety has a negative direct impact on innovative work behavior. Moreover, psychological capital plays a moderating role in the relationship between e-learning anxiety and innovative work behavior. Individuals with higher levels of psychological capital are less affected by e-learning anxiety and more likely to engage in innovative work behavior. These findings emphasize the significance of digital leadership and psychological capital in promoting innovative work behavior, particularly in the context of e-learning anxiety among IT employees. The study suggests that organizations should prioritize the development of digital leadership skills and support the positive psychological resources of their employees to enhance their ability to cope with challenges and achieve their objectives.

Navigation Strategies by Women into Decision-Making Positions in the Ministry of Education, Zambia

This research aimed to explore the strategies navigated by women employees in the ministry of Education in Decision-Making positions. The objective of the study was to propose strategies that women can use to navigate into being appointed in leadership positions. This study employed a qualitative approach, utilizing in-depth interviews with fifteen (15) women in leadership roles in the Ministry of Education. The participants were selected using purposive sampling, ensuring diversity in age, ethnicity, and position. The data collected from the interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. As such, the study found that women are using various strategies to navigate different challenges, such as building strong networks, seeking mentorship, and developing their leadership skills. It also suggested that women's success in these roles is contingent on addressing gender-based biases and stereotypes, promoting work-life balance, and providing access to mentoring and leadership development programs. The study recommends that, organizations should strive to challenge and change gender stereotypes that limit women's leadership opportunities. Organizations should provide women with access to mentorship and sponsorship programs that help them develop leadership skills and provide them with career guidance. Organizations should offer training and development opportunities that help women build the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in decision-making roles. Equally, that organizations should create a culture that values diversity and inclusion, where everyone's contributions are respected and appreciated. Women should be encouraged to network and build relationships with colleagues and leaders in their field.

Representation of Ataturk’s Leadership Qualities in “The 8th Grade Textbook for The History of Turkish Revolution and Kemalism’’, in the Context of the Skills Relevant to the 21st Century.

Textbooks are among the important means of education in terms of instilling leadership skills in students. The characters presented as models in the textbooks play an important part in building up such leadership skills, with the help of quotes from such characters, texts written with reference to them, and the activities developed accordingly. Thanks to his leadership qualities, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk is one such character, who continues to provide guidance even after a century. As a model for the students, he arguably plays a role in helping students develop leadership skills. Therefore it is important to analyze his description in the textbook, from a scientific perspective. Against this background, this study presents an analysis of the 8th grade textbook for “The History of Turkish Revolution and Kemalism” course used in the academic year 2021-2022, with reference to Ataturk’s leadership traits and the types of leadership deemed important in the 21st century (Strategic, Authentic, Charismatic, Servant, Transformative, Transactional etc.). The data gathered through document review were than subjected to descriptive analysis. The analysis led to the conclusion that the text represented Ataturk’s leadership traits in tune with the types of leadership prevailing in the 21st century. It is also understood that Ataturk’s strategic, visionary, transformative, charismatic, entrepreneurial, and creative leadership skills were more prominent in the text.

Empowering the Invisible: Accelerating Leadership Development for Midcareer Women in Medicine.

Midcareer women physicians face numerous obstacles to career advancement and leadership roles resulting in their contributions and achievements becoming "invisible." This paper addresses the paradox of increasing professional experience coupled with decreased visibility for women in medicine at this stage in their careers. To address this disparity, the Women in Medicine Leadership Accelerator has developed a leadership skill development program specifically tailored for midcareer women physicians. The program incorporates key principles derived from effective leadership training models and aims to combat systemic barriers while equipping women with the necessary tools to navigate and transform the medical leadership landscape.

Developing Emotional and Social Intelligence in an education leadership postgraduate program: Perceptions of aspiring school leader

This exploratory study builds upon the need for scientific studies that measure the impact of emotional intelligence training on educational leadership skill development. Using a quasi-experimental methodological approach, the researchers evaluated the effectiveness of a course in emotional intelligence leadership development in a postgraduate leadership program taken during the program's first semester. The course was grounded in the framework of emotional intelligence by Daniel Goleman. It also utilized concepts and skills from the ability model of emotional intelligence. The sample consisted of 45 aspiring leaders in a New York urban university. The evaluation measures included the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) and the Emotional Social Competency Inventory (ESCI). The preliminary results conducted by paired sample t-tests showed positive statistically significant differences in all the variables of the ESCI and the LPI. Further analysis, with a quasi-experimental pre-posttest design, evaluated the effect of the cohort and maturation. Results showed positive statistically significant differences in all five leadership practices of the LPI, except in the practice of Challenge. Prospective school leaders' perception of their emotional intelligence competencies, measured by the ESCI, also demonstrated significant positive results in all variables except Self-Awareness.