EDGL923

Personal Educational Leadership Attributes

Introduction

According to my role as an educational leader, managing a diverse team of teachers, students and administrative staff from different and diverse backgrounds is the norm. The bustling corridors of our institutions are one of the melting pot of ideas, learning, styles and cultures. The overall diversity also necessitates the leadership approach, grounded in adaptability, empathy and emotional intelligence. The research literature also explodes in different studies by underscoring the paramount importance of self-awareness in the leadership and educational context. My educational leadership practice is also resonating deeply with such scholarly findings particularly Instant during team collaborations. I have also observed that being aware of my triggers as well as emotional aspects allows me to navigate potential discussions with tact and a beautiful grace (Pellitteri, 2021).

Moreover, understanding my strengths as well as areas where I have needed improvements to enable me to delegate tasks effectively also fosters my sense of empowerment among my whole staff. In the face of barriers and challenges, self-awareness serves as a guide or a compass to me, which guides me to the appropriate approaches for the situations with a calm and solution-oriented mindset (Brinkmann et al., 2021).

Aim

Methodology

Semi-Structures Interviews

Leadership Effectiveness Surveys

Rationale

The choice I have made for taking semi-structured interviews aims to capture advanced qualitative insights from a diverse range of perspectives within the school community. These open-ended discussions also allowed participants to express their thoughts freely and provide rich data on the specific instances and experiences where self-awareness, impacts and influences the interactions. Simultaneously, the structure, leadership effectiveness survey also offered quantifiable data and a structured format that ensures further consistency in responses that enable the aggregation and comparison of results. This approach is also aligned with the best practices in educational research that provide a balanced view of the phenomenon under investigation and evaluation.

Data Analysis

Interview transcripts were automatically analysed by using quality coding techniques and emerging themes related to self-awareness like empathy decision-making, strategic management and effective communication were further identified and organised most effectively and prominently. This qualitative analysis was supplemented by the quantitative data from the survey, which were statistically analysed to identify correlations and patterns. Incorporating both quantitative and qualitative analysis allowed for the triangulated understanding of the impact of self-awareness on my overall educational experience and leadership journey. This mixed-method approach also enhances the validity and credibility of the findings by providing the most holistic view of the research questions and ensuring a comprehensive exploration of self-awareness in my educational leadership.

Results

The structured leadership effectiveness surveys also provided quantitative data, showcasing the overall impact of self-awareness on staff satisfaction, effective communication and teamwork.

Discussion

Empathetic decision-making and Effective Communication

The quantitative data also revealed that self-awareness significantly influenced empathetic decision-making and clear communication within the school environment. As such participants highlighted the experiences and instances where my ability to empathise rooted, the self-awareness which led to the decision that considered the emotional well-being of students and staff of the school. While, clear communication, which is an outcome of recognising my communication and adaptation towards various contexts, also emerged as the hallmark of my leadership (Pellitteri, 2021). These outcomes also aligned with the research literature and it emphasises the importance and significant role of self-awareness, and skills in handling complex educational issues. The finding supports the notion that leaders would further heighten self-awareness, and navigate decision-making with clarity and empathy that foster trust and collaboration also.

Positive Impact on Team Dynamics

The survey results highlight the strong relationship between self-awareness and teamwork, staff, satisfaction and communication. While colleagues are perceived with a collaborative atmosphere where their strengths are acknowledged and appreciated and their contributions are further valued. This resonates with the research which emphasises the positive relationship between effective teamwork and self-awareness. It is worth noting here that self-aware leaders are conceded as evident in this particular study which create and hold the potential to create an inclusive environment that increases diverse perspective and also enhance team synergy (Winkelmes et al., 2023).

Innovative Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution

Conclusion

References

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Henkel, T. G., Marion Jr, J. W., & Bourdeau, D. T. (2019). Project manager leadership behavior: Task-oriented versus relationship-oriented. Journal of Leadership Education, 18(2), 1. https://commons.erau.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2364&context=publication