Nurturing Leadership Behaviours: A Study of School Organizational Change

Onesmo Amos Damka
Department of Education, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Jordan University College, a Constituent College of St. Augustine University of Tanzania
Email: onesmoamos2015@gmail.com

Abstract: This study evaluated the key aspects associated with nurturing leadership behaviours to correspond with organizational change in educational institutions. The study explored the secondary data from relevant professional documents and peer-reviewed journal articles. The study revealed the emergence of new competitors into a market, technological integration, and desire for growth, government regulations, and demographic dynamics as the driving forces for organizational change. The study found unclear predefined objectives, a lack of the necessary managerial skills and organizational capacity,a deficit in organizational resources, resistance to change among staff, and prevailing culture as the stumbling blocks for organizational change. The study established strategies for effective organizational change, such as cultivating shared vision, continuous professional development, enhancing Internal School Quality Assurance, effective negotiation and rewards, and visible leadership commitment. Consequently, the study concludes that educational leaders should sharpen their leadership skills to enhance the smooth transition of the organization to improved practices in relation to contemporary employmentmarket requirements. Based on the conclusion, the study recommended that educational stakeholders, such as academic and supporting staff, administrators, and managers, improve their practices of engagement as changes transform the overallstructure of the organization. Moreover, the study made recommendations to the policy and decision makers to encourage the adoption of technology and modern practices by strengthening the internal quality assurance and continuous professional development programmes for improving organizational strategies.