Strategies Of Leaders Research Articles

The Contrasting Risk Communication Strategies of European Leaders during the COVID-19 Crisis

Abstract COVID-19 brought the role of leaders under intense scrutiny; their communication and framing of the crisis was crucial during the initial period of uncertainty. UK prime minister Boris Johnson and German chancellor Angela Merkel, managed and communicated the first wave of the crisis (March-June 2020) very differently. The clear contrast between pandemic response in two countries, with similar population sizes, wealth, and exposure to COVID-19, provides a lens through which to reflect on the different risk communication strategies utilized by both leaders. Following a grounded theory approach, the communication strategies of both leaders were examined. Transcripts from 31 press conferences from the initial announcement of COVID-19 to the end of the first wave were examined, and key themes identified. The analysis was framed using the CDC’s Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication lifecycle model, allowing for a structured comparison across different phases of the crisis. The findings were examined through the broader socio-political context of their communication. Similar themes were present in both leaders’ speeches, this included a focus on national identity; national strategy; health situation and social solidarity. However, they did so in markedly different ways. Merkel’s consistent, evidence-based communication strategy was more closely aligned with risk communication best practice compared to Johnson’s initial populist approach, which ultimately required a significant mid-crisis adjustment. Their different approaches also reflect their personas as political figures. Key messages • The consistent, science-based communication strategies exemplified by Merkel closely followed risk communication best practice and is likely enhanced public compliance and trust during the crisis. • These finding demonstrate the importance of incorporating a political lens to understand leaders approaches to risk communication and in public health research more broadly.

Institutional carriers of values: Exploring values entrenchment strategies of founders and next-generation leaders in family businesses

Institutional carriers of values: Exploring values entrenchment strategies of founders and next-generation leaders in family businesses

EU transnational coalitions in polycrisis: the Visegrád-4 before and after the Russo-Ukrainian war

ABSTRACT The advances in EU integration since COVID-19 and Russia’s full-scale invasion have challenged the expectations of cross-cutting cleavages resulting in a ‘politics trap’. This article addresses this puzzle through a case study of the Visegrád-4 (V4), a key coalition in EU politics which significantly influenced many policy areas but whose effectiveness has strikingly diminished post-Brexit. Borrowing insights from EU integration theories and the literature on transnational coalitions, the article contends that inter-state cooperation depends on salience and national politicisation strategies. Based on a survey of policy documents and secondary literature, it argues that the V4 group effectively shaped EU policy through issue-specific bargaining in low-salience areas and joint politicisation of high-salience issues when it fitted the political strategies of incumbent leaders. However, in the ‘second polycrisis’, V4 unity and influence in EU politics have frayed due to overlapping conflicts in high-salience, non-negotiable areas, prominently, security.

Shocking Experience: How Politicians’ Issue Strategies Are Shaped by an External Shock During Campaigns

In this article, we focus on how the issue strategies of political leaders are influenced by an external shock that completely changes the public agenda of the election campaign. The 2022 Hungarian parliamentary election campaign is a unique case to investigate this question, as Russia attacked Ukraine six weeks before the election day (April 3, 2022). The study aims to investigate whether the campaign’s issue strategies changed due to this shocking event, and if so, what are the main directions of the changes. The examination relies on a manual content analysis of Hungarian party leaders’ Facebook posts during the campaign, covering both the period before and after the outbreak of the war. First, based on the literature, we distinguish between different issue strategies such as issue ownership, issue stealing, “riding the wave,” and multi-issue and issue-poor strategies. We categorize political leaders’ issue strategies based on their issue focus before and after the external shock. Our results show that while war, economy, and foreign policy play a greater role in the communication of most political actors after February 24, there are remarkable differences between political actors. The communication of opposition party leaders seems to persist with their original issue strategies (issue-poor and multi-issue campaigns), while Viktor Orbán clearly changed his focus immediately after the invasion of Ukraine and ran a “riding the wave” campaign with a focus on war.

Innovative Exploration: Strategies of Islamic Boarding School Leaders in Addressing Radicalism through Educational Transformation

Innovative Exploration: Strategies of Islamic Boarding School Leaders in Addressing Radicalism through Educational Transformation

THE INFLUENCE OF CONFLICT AND LEADERSHIP STYLE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF PT MARKETING EMPLOYEES. SAPTA SYNERGY SOURCINDO

In companies, differences of opinion are often deliberately created as one of the strategies of company leaders to make changes in the company. Changes can be made by making or creating a conflict. This study aims to determine the influence of conflict and leadership style in Palembang city. The target of this study is to determine the effect of conflict and leadership style on the performance of employees of PT Sapta Sourcindo in Palembang city. The method that will be used in achieving the objectives of this research is the survey method. Researchers took samples using convenience sampling techniques. The sample criteria distributed were employees of PT. Sapta in Palembang city. Numbering 40 employees. Researchers will ask questions about the conflict and leadership style of PT. Sapta in Palembang city in the form of a questionnaire. The results of this study state that there is a positive and significant influence between conflict and leadership style on the performance of marketing employees at PT Sapta Sinergi Sourcindo in Palembang City.

Editorial

The editorial places our studies into a wider context linking together the different studies which cover election campaigning protest and the Covid-19 crisis. The works focus firstly on the crisis communication strategies of Nordic political leaders and secondly on the UK government’s social media messaging. Both these also offer insights into the tools of social media, multimodal and social semiotic analysis. Moving away from the pandemic we also offer insights into the work of photojournalists and their framing of Zimbabwean election contenders. Finally, for those interested in how facial expressions betray emotions, and how expressions can be read, the final article offers significant methodological insights on the use of Facial Action Coding System tools. Rounding off with a review of a recent handbook in the field, the editorial introduces this issue as one born out of and launched into a long hot political summer.

Challenges and Strategies in Adopting Google Workspace for Education: Perspectives from Educational Leaders in Indonesia

Effective educational technology adoption and implementation have become crucial for educational institutions in the digital transformation era. However, this study aims to identify the challenges faced by educational leaders in adopting and implementing Google Workspace for Education in educational institutions, as well as strategies to address these challenges. A qualitative approach was employed, utilizing in-depth interviews and specially designed spreadsheets to gather perspectives and data from 70 educational foundation leaders and school principals in Indonesia. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the collected data. The findings revealed challenges such as mindset change, technological barriers, collaboration issues, and resource constraints in adopting Google Workspace for Education. The study identified six strategies to overcome these challenges, including supervising teachers' work, enhancing participation in training, fostering collaboration among teachers, monitoring and evaluating usage, preparing supportive infrastructure, and gaining support from school leaders. This research provides insights into the perceptions and strategies of educational leaders in adopting and implementing Google Workspace for Education, contributing to a deeper understanding of the digital transformation in educational institutions and its implications for educational technology development in Indonesia.

The Education Leadership Challenges for Universities in a Postdigital Age

AbstractThe executive leadership of universities internationally faces significant uncertainty in how to respond to ongoing technological innovation in a postdigital age. The current rapid progress in generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is exacerbating their plight. This study uses emergent research on GAI in learning and teaching to problematise the challenges of university education leadership in the face of such disturbances to core academic work. Considering the benefits and risks associated with the design of GAI, its inclusion in learning and teaching, and how it is reconfiguring the design of degree programmes and the strategies of local leaders providing support services through university organisational structures, this paper offers a principled ecosystemic approach to leadership that considers key elements for effective strategy implementation. The interrelatedness of strategy, governance, policy, management, and investment are discussed and a way forward for effective education leadership in a context of uncertainty is offered.

"We Never Stop Singing": The Dynamics of the Mental and Physical Health of Czech Religious Pastors duringthe COVID-19 Pandemic.

This study explores the dynamics of coping strategies of Czech religious leaders during a peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. An interpretative phenomenological analysis reveals that mental health among pastors is closely linked to a need to maintain community and social contact, while physical health is related to limitations upon ritual elements. In all narratives, the lived experience of mental health in the form of prosocial behavior is significantly prioritized despite the possibility of spreading infection. The analysis also shows that maintaining the community is closely linked to risky behaviors, which positively affected group and individual well-being.

Hidden Faces of Hidden Champions: Communication Strategies of Niche Market Leaders

Hidden Faces of Hidden Champions: Communication Strategies of Niche Market Leaders

Adversity Quotient, Leadership Resilience, and Mentoring and Coaching Strategies of Instructional Leaders

To improve the technical assistance strategy, this study evaluated the adversity quotient, leadership resilience, and mentoring and coaching techniques of instructional leaders. Respondents of this study were the 138 public secondary instructional leaders composed of department heads and master teachers chosen randomly from the 210 total population of department heads and master teachers in SDO, Iloilo City. Ethical factors were considered to achieve this overall goal. Respondents were informed of the study's objective, benefits, and risks before being requested for consent to participate as respondents in the survey. The 2012 Data Privacy Act maintained the confidentiality of the respondent’s identity. A descriptive research design with stratified random sampling examined demographic variables such as sex, designation, educational attainment, and length of service. The sample showed a notable sex disproportion, with most respondents being Master Teachers I, holding advanced degrees, and having over ten years of experience. Regarding sex, designation/position, and educational attainment of instructional leaders, there was no significant difference in the level of AQ® among respondents. However, there is a significant difference in the AQ® level of the respondents when grouped by their length of service. Additionally, AQ® analysis revealed "below average" levels for males and females, with significant differences across designations but not by educational attainment. Respondents with less experience showed "higher" resilience than those with longer tenures, while leadership resilience remained consistently high across all demographics. No significant differences were found in mentoring and coaching strategies based on the demographic profile. The findings suggest a need for targeted interventions to improve resilience among more experienced leaders and support more effective mentoring and coaching strategies. These insights inform the creation of a technical assistance plan to enhance instructional leadership.

乡村产业振兴带头人成长规律与培养对策研究——以清远古龙峡为例

乡村产业振兴带头人成长规律与培养对策研究——以清远古龙峡为例

Strategi Pelayanan Tour Leader Biro Haji dan Umroh Untuk Meningkatkan Reapeat Order Calon Jamaah Pada PT. Impressa Media Wisata

The role of a tour leader is crucial in serving Umrah and Hajj pilgrims, acting as a spiritual guide for them. They must possess in-depth knowledge of the procedures and rules governing the performance of Umrah and Hajj rituals. This research aims to analyze the service strategies of tour leaders at PT. Impressa Media Wisata in an effort to enhance repeat orders from prospective pilgrims in the Hajj and Umrah travel industry. The research methodology employed is a qualitative approach involving interviews and observations of tour leaders, as well as an analysis of relevant documents. The research results highlight indicators of tour leader service quality, including professional attitude, up-to-date information, managerial ability, and time discipline as the main focus. PT. Impressa Media Wisata implements a service strategy that emphasizes the tour leader's patience and friendliness, which is considered a key element in creating a positive experience for prospective pilgrims. The evaluation shows that aligning strategies with positive tour leader characteristics can significantly increase the satisfaction of potential pilgrims and strengthen PT's repeat order potential. Impressa Media Wisata, provides a foundation for increasing effectiveness and attractiveness in the tourism industry.

Financial Management Challenges and Strategies of Public Secondary School Leaders in Davao City, Philippines: A Phenomenological Multiple Case Study

Utilizing financial resources wisely has been one of the education policy objectives to achieve quality education. However, school leaders in their respective school size faced financial management issues that inspired them to utilize financial management strategies. Hence, this study sought to examine their financial management challenges and strategies under the cases of small, medium, large, and mega schools. Six research questions guided the paper which employed phenomenological multiple case study. The sample size of 12 with three school leaders per case in Davao City, Philippines was drawn using the stratified convenience sampling technique. The researchers conducted one-shot in-depth interview and gathered the School Monitoring, Evaluation, and Adjustment (SMEA) document. Employing Colaizzi’s technique and cross-case analysis, the researchers analyzed and clustered responses into themes for single cases which led to the systematic analysis of the multiple cases. Results revealed that school leaders’ financial management challenges involved inadequate staff assistance in small school; delayed release of funds in medium school; high needs and priorities in large school; and difficult Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) liquidation in mega school. In terms of similarities, all cases experienced limited funds and balance and adjustment pressure. Regarding the financial management strategies, school leaders utilized prioritization in small school; prompt liquidation and SMEA in medium school; strict and continuous implementation in large school; and shared governance in mega school. In common, they shared the same strategies which were develop financial plan, ensure transparency, and engage stakeholders. Concerning the financial management insights, they conveyed similar realizations such as competence and honesty. Thus, the theories that governed this study were affirmed. Given these findings, the researchers encouraged school leaders to gain knowledge and improve best practices like financial plan development, transparency, and coordination with stakeholders. DepEd leaders might also consider the enhancement of the MOOE guidelines and policies. Moreover, teaching and non-teaching personnel as well as the stakeholders could take part in financial management through collaboration. Finally, future researchers are encouraged to pursue a related study quantitatively to clearly define the types of strategies that school leaders utilized.

Trading on Diverse Relationships: The Process of Racialized Social Commodification in Multiracial Congregations

Diverse organizations focus on appearing progressive but, in practice, may reproduce internal and external racial inequalities. Previous research has focused on how organizations with superficial levels of diversity may be detrimental to racial equity; are organizations with deep and sustained, cross-racial relationships any better? Drawing on in-depth interviews, field notes, and surveys of 121 head clergy of multiracial churches, we examine the strategies of leaders of multiracial churches to raise funds for their organizations. Our systematic analysis reveals how these, mostly White, religious leaders act as brokers by leveraging embeddedness with congregants of color, social and cultural capital within institutions valuing diversity, and the racial status of their organizations to gain access to social and organizational benefits. We develop a theoretical concept called “racialized social commodification” (RSC) to explore how leaders convert the racial capital of people of color into social and economic resources in contexts of substantive diversity. Through RSC, even organizations boasting strong, cross-racial relationships continue to reproduce racial inequality by protecting power and resource hierarchies that benefit White Americans.

Monkeypox as a potential emerging pandemic: a discussion on future risks and preparedness in Saudi Arabia.

Monkeypox, a zoonotic disease caused by the Monkeypox virus, has emerged as a potential threat with pandemic potential in various regions. While it is challenging to predict specific outbreaks, understanding the factors contributing to Monkeypox's pandemic potential is important. This discussion paper explores the future risks and preparedness measures concerning Monkeypox in Saudi Arabia. The study reviews the past and current knowledge on the Monkeypox outbreak, including its clinical presentation, transmission dynamics (animals-to-humans and humans-to-human), epidemiology, and diagnostic methods. Furthermore, it explores the potential risk factors for the spread of Monkeypox within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, mainly in the Saudi Arabian context, considering factors such as urbanization and travel and trade patterns. The paper emphasizes the importance of early virus detection, surveillance systems, and laboratory capacity in vaccinating and responding to Monkeypox cases. Additionally, it highlights the future risks and preparedness in Saudi Arabia and the usage of social media during the pandemic seeking support and awareness about Monkeypox, and it also highlights the need for effective communication strategies of leaders through social media channels to disseminate accurate information to the public, healthcare providers, and policymakers. The discussion concludes by calling for collaborative efforts among health authorities, researchers, and international medical partners to enhance surveillance, develop outbreak response plans, and ensure the availability of vaccines and treatment options. This research serves as a foundation for guiding future preventive measures and strengthening the overall preparedness of Saudi Arabia in facing the potential emergence of Monkeypox as a future pandemic.

School Leaders’ Crisis Leadership Competencies and their Pandemic Response Strategies

Based on the Meta-Leadership Model of Marcus et al. (2007), as cited by Saltz (2017), this research documented and assessed the crisis leadership competencies and pandemic response strategies of school leaders in the DepEd Division of Northern Samar. Utilizing a sequential exploratory approach, qualitative and quantitative designs were adopted. Thus, in the qualitative component, eight (8) school leaders participated in face-to-face interview sessions, wherein the emerging themes from their responses highlighted the concept that meta-leaders have a higher effect than their real authority because they exert a strong influence on their followers, aiding them in overcoming obstacles and seizing opportunities. They understood the nature and significance of the situation, and in order to keep a diverse group of people on track, they weaved together key themes that highlighted the organization's core purpose and ambitions. In the qualitative aspect, the broader population of 130 respondents answered a questionnaire about school leaders' crisis leadership competencies, which revealed the following results: "Very High" on Team Leadership (AWM =3.25); "High" on Situational Awareness and Integrative Thinking (AWM =3.18); and "High" on Decisiveness and Emotional Effectiveness (AWM =3.24). In addition, respondents completed a questionnaire regarding the extent of the school leader's pandemic response strategies, which revealed the following findings: Promoting Organizational Resilience, "Large Extent" (AWM =3.24); Acting with Integrity, "Very Large Extent" (AWM =3.29); and Exhibiting Learning Orientation, "Large Extent" (AWM =2.96). based on the results, the researcher contends that when establishing a crisis management plan for a successful pandemic response strategy, school leaders must prioritize the following elements: communication, high productivity, technology use, and accessibility. On the basis of these factors, the current researcher proposes the following three focus areas for the crisis management plan: (1) establishing guidelines or policies for remote work for faculty and staff; (2) embracing remote work for department heads, master teachers, and focal persons; and (3) developing inclusive and collaborative virtual meetings. The researcher also suggests that school administrators think about adopting the recommended crisis management plan to make sure that all important aspects of the school system are taken care of.

Leader Investigation Strategies In The Development Of Marketing Environments To Forther Competitiveness In PT. Prudential Financial Binjai

Strategy is a unified, comprehensive and integrated plan that links the advantages of corporate strategy with environmental challenges and that is designed to ensure that the company's main objectives can be achieved through proper execution by the company. The purpose of this study is to examine more deeply the leadership strategy of leaders in developing marketers to increase competitive advantage at PT. Prudential Sharia Binjai. And to find out the success rate of a leader or leader in developing marketers. The method used is a qualitative descriptive method. Research is written using descriptive where research related to questions through interviews with leaders in a company to obtain results by observing and managing data. The results of this study show the success or success of a leader or leader seen from several factors, namely, agents have increased income, achievement of contests, achievement of travel trips and achievement of MDRT. The strategy used by leaders to develop marketers to increase competitive advantage in the company is to use a communication strategy, where communication is a very important role in increasing competitiveness.

Hidden Faces of Hidden Champions: Communication Strategies of Niche Market Leaders

Hidden Faces of Hidden Champions: Communication Strategies of Niche Market Leaders