FOSTERING COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE SUCCESS
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This article explores the concept of collaborative leadership, a crucial strategy for managing educational organizations, especially in today's world where organizations face many complex challenges. These challenges stem from technological advancements, societal changes, and rising expectations. Collaborative leadership emphasizes building relationships, working together, and engaging all stakeholders, including administrators, teachers, students, parents, and the community, to improve the quality of education and achieve organizational goals. In order to provide a comprehensive understanding of collaborative leadership the article examines relevant concepts, theories, and international case studies. These case studies, drawn from countries like Finland, Canada, and Japan, illustrate the successful implementation of collaborative leadership within diverse contexts. The article emphasizes the importance of cross-functional collaboration among schools, teachers, parents, and communities. Furthermore, the article suggested practical approaches to strengthen and develop collaborative leadership skills in educational organizations, focusing on four main strategies: 1) Developing an organizational structure that facilitates collaboration,
2) Creating an organizational culture that promotes collaboration, 3) Utilizing technology to support collaboration, and 4) Fostering motivation for teamwork. By addressing potential challenges such as conflicts among stakeholders, power imbalances, and lack of trust, the article provides valuable insights for administrators, teachers, and educational personnel to effectively implement collaborative leadership. The ultimate aim is to enable these stakeholders to apply the knowledge and strategies presented to improve their organizations sustainably and enhance the overall quality of education.
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