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Strategic thinking and innovation management of global educational leaders in VUCAD environment

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The study aims to explore the strategic thinking and innovation management practices of global educational leaders in the VUCAD (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity, Diversity) environment, with the fundamental premise that educational leaders are not only beneficial but also functional in any school organization.By investigating the strategies and practices employed by global educational leaders, the study seeks to enhance our understanding of how school leaders can effectively respond to the challenges and dynamics of the VUCAD environment.Through a mixed-methods approach, specifically the explanatory or sequential design, this research collected data from thirty (30) school heads, fifteen (15) of whom were from the Philippines, and another fifteen (15) from selected foreign countries across the globe.The quantitative data obtained through online survey was analyzed statistically the sociodemographic profiles and their relationship to the strategic thinking and innovation management practices.While qualitative data was collected through in-depth interviews to gain a comprehensive understanding of respondents' perspectives and experiences.The in-depth insights were transcribed, coded, and organized into themes, leading to the formulation of theories (grounded theory).The study's findings indicate that while nationality and religion showed significant variation, many socio-demographic factors identified in this study were associated with both strategic thinking and innovation management practices in the VUCAD world.Educational leaders are encouraged to adopt the strategic thinking and innovation management practices highlighted in this study, which align with theories such as ecological theory, innovation and strategic management theory for positive change, innovation leadership theory, innovative leadership theory, and strategic innovation leadership theory.

Source: International Journal of Research Studies in Education

DOI: 10.5861/ijrse.2024.24153

Authors: Marnel Bullo, RENEE LAMELA

Institutions: Dr Emilio B Espinosa Sr Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology, Department of Education

Language: English

Topic: Organizational Leadership and Management Strategies

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404453775