Strategic Leadership Competencies Research Articles

A Strategic Leadership Approach To Conflict Resolution In Papua

This study, titled "Strategic Leadership Approaches in Conflict Resolution in Papua," aims to explore how strategic leadership can contribute to resolving conflicts in Papua. The research focuses on two main areas: the impact of strategic leadership competencies on conflict resolution and the application of strategic leadership guidelines within organizational culture. First, the study examines the influence of strategic leadership competencies on the effectiveness of conflict resolution in Papua. These competencies include the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate strategies, as well as adapt to changing situations. The research evaluates how leaders with strong strategic competencies can facilitate dialogue, build consensus, and design sustainable solutions for long-standing conflicts. Second, the study assesses the application of strategic leadership guidelines within the context of organizational culture. Understanding the local culture and applying leadership principles that align with the organizational culture are central to this analysis. The research investigates how formal procedures and strategic control are used to manage and resolve conflicts effectively within organizations operating in Papua. The findings indicate that effective strategic leadership requires a deep understanding of the local context and skills in designing and implementing adaptive strategies. Integrating cultural values with leadership principles is crucial for building harmonious relationships and resolving conflicts. This research provides practical insights for leaders in designing more inclusive and responsive approaches to conflict resolution in Papua.

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The research aimed to identify the attitudes of administrative employees at King Abdulaziz University Hospital towards employing information management strategies to develop employee performance, and to reveal the challenges facing to develop employee performance, and also reveal the significance of statistical differences in employee attitudes and the challenges attributed to the variable of gender and age. Academic qualification and specialization. The study followed the descriptive survey method, where the study population consisted of (171) employees, (122) responded, (71.34%). A questionnaire was constructed that consisted of (16) statements measuring attitudes and (10) statements measuring challenges, the most prominent results were that the arithmetic average of the attitudes of employees (4.11) with a high degree. It was found that the weighted arithmetic average of the ratings of the challenges (3.70). ) to a high degree and the most prominent challenges are “the absence of a scientific methodology in strategic planning for information management in administrative work, the organizational climate does not encourage the application of information management strategies, and the weakness of strategic leadership competencies reduces the application of information management strategies. It was found that there are statistically significant differences between the averages of attitudes of administrative employees according to gender in favor of males and according to age in favor of the age group of (20-30) years, and differences according to qualification in favor of high school and diploma versus higher than a bachelor’s degree, and differences according to specialization in favor of business administration. It was also shown that there were differences in the assessment of obstacles in favor of males, and differences in favor of the age group of (31 years - 40 years) and males. (41) years and over compared to the group of (20-30) years, while no differences were found in the assessment of obstacles due to qualification and specialization. The study recommended the necessity of working to address the challenges revealed by the results of the study and developing practical procedures to address them. Information management strategies and updating the systems in place at the university.

Leadership Competencies and Institutional Efficacy in Selected Colleges/Universities in China: Towards Leadership Development Plan

Over the years, university administrator’s aim is to polish a wide-ranging set of paramount practices that exemplary leaders and teachers follow in normal times. However the onset of the current pandemic seems to be a vital test for college and university administrators across the world. While some have augmented to the circumstance, others are struggling to manage this crisis of unprecedented proportions. The benefits that can be derived by such administrators and teachers will surely pave the way for the realization of set goals and priorities in the institution. This study will be undertaken to assess the strategic leadership competencies of the administrators of three universities and two colleges in Guangdong province of China; namely Huizhou University, Guangzhou University, Shaoguan University, Huizhou Economic Vocational and Technical College and Guangdong Peizheng College. Of the five universities, three are public and two are private and to measure the efficacy of the said universities and colleges in the context of the challenges and demands of pandemic in the 21st century. Furthermore, this research focused particularly on variables affecting the leadership competence of the administrators in terms of professional technical skills; human personal skills; strategic management planning; leadership/fellowship skills; communication skills; and decision-making skills. The institutional efficacy of the universities and colleges was discussed in terms of the following: strategy, role clarity, on human resource and continuous improvement/ innovation.

Teaching business leadership skills to professionals in healthcare cybersecurity, biodefense and biotechnology through experiential learning methods

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only reshaped the global economic landscape but also underscored the critical need for strategic leadership and management skills in organizations spanning diverse sectors. This paper delves into the compelling imperative of nurturing strategic leadership and management competencies among technical experts, with a particular focus on pivotal fields such as biodefense, healthcare cybersecurity, biotechnology, and healthcare operations management. It asserts that the post-COVID-19 era necessitates a profound shift in organizational priorities, urging a renewed commitment to fostering comprehensive leadership capabilities alongside technical proficiency within graduate and degree completion programs. To meet this imperative, the paper advocates for the adoption of innovative and student-centric pedagogical approaches. In today’s dynamic landscape, traditional methods fall short in preparing technical managers for the multifaceted challenges they face. Instead, the paper champions the utilization of experiential learning approaches, such as activity-based learning, problem-based learning, design thinking, and Learn-Teach-Do. These approaches go beyond theory, immersing students in collaborative, reflective, and integrative experiences that simulate real-world scenarios, thus equipping them with the leadership acumen needed to excel in technical healthcare roles.

Strategic Leadership Competency Analysis of Lieutenant General TNI (Purn.) Mochamad Jasin in Maintaining National Security

Indonesia is an independent country that has a long history of heroes fighting for the independence of their nation. One of them is TNI soldier Mochamad Jasin. Lieutenant General TNI (Purn.) Mochamad Jasin is a military figure who fought for the Indonesian people against various threats that threatened the security of the country and the comfort of the nation. During his service as a TNI soldier, many state assignments were given to him. Apart from working as an intellectual, he is also able to work as a soldier on the battlefield. He is a TNI soldier who has strategic leadership competencies. He always uses strategic thinking in carrying out the duties of the country he is carrying. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative method, which is described by an in-depth analysis of various reference sources with a literature study approach. The results of the study show that the strategic leadership possessed by Lieutenant General TNI (Purn.) Mochamad Jasin should be used as a reflection for TNI soldiers, especially regarding their understanding of the condition of the nation and territory of Indonesia, as well as their effective attitude and efficiency in utilizing state facilities to support their duties to maintain national security and defend state sovereignty from various threats, both military and non-military.

Strategic Factors Influencing Banking Sector Competitiveness in Rwanda. A Case Study of Bank of Kigali, Rwanda

Several financial institutions in Rwanda have closed as a result of the current economic crisis, making it difficult to conduct this research. A country's economic well-being particularly that of Rwanda, hinges on the strength of its banking system. The purpose of this study is to investigate the strategic factors that contribute to the competitiveness of the banking industry in Rwanda. These factors include strategic product accessibility, strategic customer relationship marketing, strategic leadership, and strategic technology adoption. A cross-sectional survey design was used as the research methodology for this study. Bank of Kigali's current staff of 150 employees served as the sample population. Respondents were requested to fill out questionnaires and interview schedules, which provided the bulk of the study's data. These were the study's primary data collection points. Secondary sources, such as the National Bank of Rwanda's yearly reports, were also consulted for this study. Analysis of the collected data was carried out using SPSS. Thematic analysis was used to examine qualitative data, and the findings were presented in narrative format together with direct quotations from respondents. The study results reveals that It is evident that holding strategic products accessibility, strategic customer relationship marketing, strategic leadership and strategic technology adoption to a constant zero, banking sector competitiveness in Rwanda would be at 0.421. In Addition, any unit increase on strategic products accessibility would increase banking sector competitiveness in Rwanda by a factor of 0.224. Any unit increase in strategic customer relationship marketing would increase banking sector competitiveness in Rwanda by a factor of 0.222. Any unit increase in strategic leadership would increase banking sector competitiveness in Rwanda by a factor of 0.359. Lastly any unit in strategic technology adoption would increase in banking sector competitiveness in Rwanda by a factor of 0.304. Therefore, commercial banks are encouraged to consistently work to improve their strategic leadership, planning, creativity, technological proficiency, and human resource competence. This may be achieved by effective and proactive leadership, strategic planning, the use of cutting-edge technology, an innovative spirit, and strong adherence to employee training and development. To guarantee the commercial banks' long-term existence and stakeholder satisfaction, more study is needed on how the National Bank of Rwanda may improve its oversight and regulatory role. Keywords: Strategic Factors, Banking Sector, Competitiveness, Performance, strategic product accessibility, strategic customer relationship marketing, strategic leadership, and strategic technology adoption

Data Analysis and Domain Knowledge for Strategic Competencies Using Business Intelligence and Analytics

This research arises from the demand in business management for capabilities that put into practice—in an autonomous way—skills and knowledge in BI&A of all those who make decisions and lead organizations. To this end, this study aims to analyze the development of scientific production over the last 20 years in order to provide evidence of possible gaps, patterns and emphasis on domains of strategic leadership competencies in BI&A. The study was split into two methodological phases. Methodological Phase 1: Application of analytical techniques of informetrics. Methodological Phase 2: natural language processing and machine learning techniques. The records collected were 1231 articles from the Web of Science and Scopus databases on 16 August 2021. The results confirm, with an r2 = 96.9%, that a small group of authors published the largest number of articles on strategic leadership competencies in BI&A. There is also a strong emphasis on studies in the domain of professional capability development (92.29%), and there are few studies in the domain of enabling environment for learning (0.72%); the domain of expertise (3.01%) and strategic vision of BI&A was also rare (3.37%).

Leadership in heterogeneous educational institutions

Abstract The article substantiates the need to form the strategic competence of future teachers in postgraduate education. The authors formulated the concept of “strategic leadership competence of a future teacher” and presented the components and indicators of the competence. The effectiveness of the curriculum “Pedagogical management and management in modern school” developed and implemented in the educational process in forming the competence of strategic leadership of a future teacher is proved. Confirmation is maintained by the presented results of the study, which showed positive dynamics in the level of the researched competence formation.

Formation of future teachers’ strategic leadership competence in the process of Master’s program training

Abstract The article substantiates the need to form the strategic competence of future teachers in postgraduate education. The authors formulated the concept of “strategic leadership competence of a future teacher” and presented the components and indicators of the competence. The effectiveness of the curriculum “Pedagogical management and management in modern school” developed and implemented in the educational process in forming the competence of strategic leadership of a future teacher is proved. Confirmation is maintained by the presented results of the study, which showed positive dynamics in the level of the researched competence formation.

Unlocking the relationships between strategic planning, leadership and technology transfer competence: the mediating role of strategic quality management

Purpose This study aims to investigate the relationships between firms’ strategic planning (SP), leadership and technology transfer competence (TTC) by specifically incorporating the mediating role of strategic quality management (SQM). Design/methodology/approach This study performs structural equation modeling using AMOS on survey data collected from 200 Turkish firms operating in multiple industries and sectors. Findings This study finds that leadership in Turkish firms operating in multiple sectors is positively associated with SQM. This study further finds that SQM positively influences Turkish firms’ TTC and mediates the roles of SP and leadership in TTC. Research limitations/implications A key research implication from this study relates to the mediating role of SQM in TTC in an emerging economy context. This study highlights that SP and leadership can play an essential role in TTC through the mediating mechanism of SQM. Consequently, SQM emerges as a crucial linking pin in conveying the impact of quality management practices on technology transfer in emerging markets. Practical implications An essential managerial implication of this study relates to the critical roles of leadership, SP and SQM in TTC. For the managers of firms operating in a relatively uncertain emerging context such as Turkey, it is essential to adopt a supportive and empowering leadership style, where open communication and innovative activities are viewed positively and SQM is adopted holistically. Also, SP should be streamlined throughout the firm and followed by SQM to support TTC. Originality/value This paper links the technology (and knowledge) management and the strategy and leadership literature streams by focusing on the mechanisms of technology transfer and delving into the linkages between SQM, leadership, SP and TTC. It specifically presents SP and leadership as precursors to SQM in their joint influence on TTC. Accordingly, this research bridges technology, strategy and leadership research and provides a broader picture of technology transfer that encompasses the joint role of different processes in firms’ TTC.

The components of strategic leadership competencies of chief nurse executives in private hospitals in Thailand.

To determine the components of the strategic leadership competencies of chief nurse executives. The nursing executives are currently required to have strategic competencies including a strategic vision, a capability to inspire nursing staff to use their maximal potentials for the highest benefits of the organisation. This research was mixed methods with phenomenology qualitative design and factor analysis. The samples consisted of 253 nurse executives from 65 private hospitals in Thailand. The content validity test was at 0.91, and the reliability was at 0.91. The data were analysed using content analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. There were 7 components of the strategic leadership with 75 competencies with factor loadings as follows: strategic-innovative thinking and planning (0.89), developing today's and tomorrow's leaders (0.89), relating the parts to the whole (0.82), building partnership (0.78), making it happen (0.78), corporate spirit (0.73) and giving direction (0.66). The new knowledge was 7 components with 75 competencies particularly the top 3 components for developing nurse executives in strategic thinking and innovation of nursing management to become strong leaders of today and tomorrow. These findings contribute to leadership development for chief nurse executives in possessing the administrative capability and leadership attributes.

Pedagogical Triage and Emergent Strategies: A Management Educational Program in Pandemic Times

This paper explores the post-pandemic strategic reorientation of a master in leadership and change management, investigating the conditions for its success and the side effects. The Master, which is part of the Defense Education Enhancement Plan recently approved by the Italian Ministry of Defense, led in partnership by the Center for High Defense Studies and the University of Salerno, aims at developing strategic leadership and change management competencies. The virtualization of the project work sessions that was caused by the pandemic emergency produced unexpected consequences that led the master directors to refocus the program as regards its format and method. The case-study, based on direct observation, unstructured interviews, and analysis of written documents and recorded audio, corroborates the literature regarding the emerging innovative, learner-centered approaches in management education, showing the effectiveness of an integrated educational approach based on traditional in-presence lectures, as well as experiential and project-based learning. It shows how the adjustments devised to cope with the consequences of teamwork virtualization proved to be synergistic, delivering positive outcomes in terms of participants’ satisfaction, learning, and impact. Future research avenues and practical implications are also highlighted, with a focus on the internal and external conditions for successful project-based learning in a distance learning environment.

Strategic Leadership Competencies: Evidence from the State of Qatar

Leading in the age of more chaotic environments with newly emerging challenges and crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, demands special strategic leadership (SL) competencies. The main purpose of this study is to identify a specific SL set of competencies that should be available to strategic leaders and verify their availability to top-level public sector managers in the State of Qatar. An empirical analysis of 120 respondents revealed strategic leadership competency gaps among Qatari top-level managers. Further, top-level managers were not fully engaged in determining their organizations’ strategic direction, did not exercise all SL behaviors, and only partially demonstrated strategic leadership characteristics, as they were more engaged in the operational activities of leadership. The study revealed that there are no statistically significant differences among respondents toward strategic leadership behaviors and characteristics attributed to their personal and occupational variables. The findings of this study will significantly contribute to enhancing and building strategic leadership competencies for top-level managers in the public sector organizations. A list of strategic leadership competencies that this research identified can serve as a frame of reference for designing strategic leadership training and development programs to enhance strategic leaders’ capacities to manage their organizations more effectively.

Strategic leadership, strategic performance and core competencies in Lebanon’s education

The study examines a relationship among strategic leadership, strategic performance and core competence among teachers from Lebanon educational sector. Using sample size of 106 observations, with convenient sampling method, result showed that core competence has a direct effect on strategic performance and strategic leadership. Conversely, strategic leadership has not shown its significant mediation role in effecting strategic performance through the core competence. Examination of the data is performed using mediation regression model. Other implications, limitations, and future works are further discussed.

Strategic leadership: A study of strategic health leadership (SHELDR) practices among former US military Surgeons General

This study identifies leader development gaps and strategic health leadership (SHELDR) competencies, explores how a cohort of strategic leaders applies those competencies and makes recommendations to improve development of future leaders. The literature identifies leader development gaps and applicable strategic leadership theories leading to development of the SHELDR Model. A qualitative case study determines which competencies are most applied (or not applied) by a cohort of former Military Health System Surgeons General (SGs). An expert panel compared and contrasted the SHELDR Model, interview results and recommended how to develop future SHELDRs. Transformation, complexity and collaborative leadership theories provide the foundation for the SHELDR Model. SGs selected develops leaders, develops and promotes vision, builds trust, challenges the status quo and actively listens as competencies applied most often. Systems approach, listening, critical thinking, communication and emotional health are identified as competencies to develop. The SGs and the expert panel generally agree on the competencies. Immersive learning, assignment to strategic-level projects, critical thinking and role playing are common recommendations on development of future strategic leaders. To successfully transform complex health systems, SHELDRs need specific competencies — strategic-level leadership competencies. Aspiring and current health leaders will benefit from the insights on developing future leaders. Organisation leader development plans should use the SHELDR Model as a developmental and evaluation guide. Research on other cohorts and the SHELDR’s interrelationship with the competencies and development of more strategic-minded leaders earlier rather than later with the right methods to support health system transformation and better outcomes is required.

The Impact of Market Orientation and Dynamic Marketing Capability on the Marketing Performance of 'Make-To-Order' SMEs

Objective – Literature suggest that companies should focus their Market Orientation (MO) on good marketing and business performance. However, previous research in this area deals mostly with large companies. The objective of this research is to study the significance of MO for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the specific production strategy of Make-To-Order. Methodology/Technique – The sample of this study is 111 Indonesia SMEs. The descriptive research design is supported by exploratory research. The structural model is analysed using the Structural Equation Modelling approach with LISREL 8.8 and SPSS 16.00. Findings – The result shows that MO does not have a significant impact on Marketing Performance. In the context of MTO, SMEs do not need to have a high Market Orientation to have satisfactory performance. It is more important for them to take care of the relationship with their principal companies. Government regulations, such as raw material regulations, also have an impact on SMEs performance. It is recommended that future research explore the types of capabilities of SMEs relating with the era of Industry 4.0. Other strategic orientations, such as production orientation, could be considered as factors in future research. Type of Paper: Empirical Keywords: Strategic Leadership Competence; Entrepreneurial Orientation; Market Orientation; Dynamic Marketing Capability; Business Environment; Marketing Performance; Maklun (MTO Strategy). Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Susanto, Y.B. 2019. The Impact of Market Orientation and Dynamic Marketing Capability on the Marketing Performance of ‘Make-To-Order’ SMEs, J. Mgt. Mkt. Review 4(3) 157 – 170 https://doi.org/10.35609/jmmr.2019.4.3(1) JEL Classification: M3, M30, M31.

Strategic Leadership Competencies and its Impact on Achieving Organizational Excellence via the Mediating Role of Organizational Commitment: A Case Study in National Center for Security and Crisis Management (NCSCM)

This study aimed at revealing the reality of the implementation of strategic leadership, in addition to test the relationship of cause and effect between strategic leadership and organizational excellence through the intermediate role of organizational commitment. The National Center for Security and Crisis Management was chosen as a targeted population of the current study; as an organization that has a big responsibility for practicing strategic leadership which is closely related to the workers of the Center. The study followed the analytical descriptive method by reviewing the theoretical literature and previous studies related to the current study variables.The questionnaire was used as a tool for collecting data from the members of the study population in the center which consisted of 160 members.The questionnaire consisted of (25) items for measuring strategic leadership, (27) items for measuring organizational excellence, and (9) items for measuring the organizational commitment, and the validity and reliability were verified. Arithmetical averages, standard deviations, simple regression coefficient, and multiple regression coefficients were used to test the hypotheses of the study and answer its questions. The results of the study showed a high level of strategic leadership as well as organizational excellence and organizational commitment. There was a significant impact of strategic leadership and organizational commitment on organizational excellence at the significance level of (α ≤ 0.05), and a significant impact of the intermediate factor at the significance level of (α ≤ 0.05). One of the main recommendations of the study for the National Center for Security and Crisis Management was "to identify future opportunities based on information from various sources".

Strategic Leadership Competencies and its Relationship on Achieving Organizational Excellence: A Theoretical Study

Despite the long history of leadership research, management scholars have recently begun to define modern concepts of strategic leadership as a focus. The present study aims to review the theoretical literature on strategic leadership, the dimensions of strategic leadership, leadership, strategic thinking, strategic thinking models, and the advantages of strategic thinking, leadership model, and functional cadres.

Strategic Leadership Competencies and its Relationship on Achieving Organizational Commitment: A Theoretical Study

Many of the contemporary administrative approaches focus their efforts on defining the concepts of organizational excellence. In the context of scientific management, the concept of efficiency has been defined as the basis for organizational excellence and the entry of human relations, which focused on the social needs of workers. The present study aims to review the theoretical and educational literature on strategic leadership and its relationship to achieving organizational commitment.

Rule of Fives: Identifying Critical Misalignment of Strategic Choices in Organizational Design

Business leaders, consultants, teaching professionals, researchers, and academic theorists have long recognized the importance of strategic choice alignment as a determinant of firm performance and as a measure of strategic leadership competence. But how do we know which organizational elements need to be aligned? How do we determine if those elements are aligned or misaligned, and how do we prioritize misalignments which most urgently need to be corrected? This paper proposes a ten-element best-fit alignment stack of strategic choice meta-frameworks drawn from the author’s expe-rience as both a business leader and graduate school professor and offers a simple assessment mechanism that identifies the most critical misalignments in a firm.