International Journal of Research Studies in Education
2024
Volume 13 Issue 18
Available Online: 25 November 2024
Author/s:
Bullo, Marnel M.*
Cataingan National High School, SDO Masbate Province, Philippines (Marnelbullo82@gmail.com)
Lamela, Renee A.
Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology, Philippines (radlamela07@gmail.com)
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 socio-demographic 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.
Keywords: strategic thinking, innovation management, global educational leaders, VUCAD environment, challenges and dynamics
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24153
Cite this article:
Bullo, M. M., & Lamela, R. A. (2024). Strategic thinking and innovation management of global educational leaders in VUCAD environment. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 13(18), 67-85. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24153
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