Guidelines for the Development of Innovative Buddhist Leadership in the Context of Sudden Change at Bangkok Rajabhat University
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This research aims to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the characteristics and components of innovative leadership, specifically to formulate detailed guidelines to enhance such leadership within the context of rapid and unforeseen changes occurring at Rajabhat University in Bangkok. By employing a mixed-methods approach, this study initiates an extensive analysis of relevant documents and empirical data, complemented by in-depth interviews with administrators from nine successful vocational education institutions renowned for their leadership practices.
Following this initial data collection, a structured questionnaire was meticulously developed, leveraging a rating scale to evaluate three critical dimensions of adaptive leadership: personal characteristics, academic and research development, and personnel development. The administration of this questionnaire involved 285 administrators and personnel from three distinct campuses of Rajabhat University, ensuring a broad representation of perspectives and experiences. This multifaceted approach integrates both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, incorporating exploratory factor analysis to identify underlying patterns in the data, data triangulation to enhance the credibility of findings, and expert validation through focused discussions aimed at confirming the proposed guidelines.
The findings of this research elucidate that adaptive leadership among administrators at Rajabhat University in Bangkok is characterized by ten pivotal elements: (1) exerting influence through ideological leadership, which serves to enhance institutional prestige, (2) inspiring and motivating others to strive for excellence, (3) devising strategic plans and identifying opportunities for effective adaptation in response to changing circumstances, (4) cultivating an innovative educational environment that encourages creativity and new ideas among faculty and students, (5) addressing the individual needs of all stakeholders, ensuring that each voice is heard and valued, (6) nurturing a positive organizational culture that supports collaboration and shared goals, (7) fostering a supportive organizational climate where shared creative values are upheld, (8) exemplifying attributes associated with innovative leadership that inspire trust and respect, (9) stimulating intellectual engagement by encouraging critical thinking and open dialogue, and (10) advancing digital career competencies to prepare administrators and personnel for a technology-driven educational landscape.
These comprehensive findings provide a foundational framework designed to enhance the competencies of administrators at Rajabhat University, thereby equipping them with essential adaptive leadership skills needed to navigate the complexities inherent in the evolving educational landscape effectively. This framework aims to ensure that the institution continues to adhere to and excel in higher education standards, fostering an environment conducive to growth, innovation, and academic excellence.
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