Strategic leadership for developing and scaling equitable educational products in post-secondary education
Lukavenko, Margarita (2024)
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024112029001
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024112029001
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The study aimed to investigate how leadership in post-secondary educational institutions impacts the development and scaling of equitable educational products. The research resulted in a model for strategic leaders to develop and scale equity-driven educational initiatives.
A qualitative method research was conducted using the data collected from interviews. The interview questions were developed based on the research aims and research questions. Participants included leaders and decision-makers from a higher institution who work with equitable educational projects. The theoretical chapter examined various theories related to the study’s main concepts: strategic leadership, equity, and scalability. A combination of theories and frameworks was integrated to develop a comprehensive theoretical framework.
The results were analysed through the theoretical framework lens. The findings indicate that effective leadership and management practices in equity-driven educational institutions are fostered by inclusive, agile, and community-oriented leadership. Equity and scalability, even when discussed implicitly, are foundational to leadership meetings and decision-making processes. Digitalization emerged as a tool for scaling equitable solutions. It was indicated that financial sustainability paired with cultural challenges create barriers for developing and scaling equity-driven projects. Notably, local and global partnerships foster community development, openness and collaboration.
In conclusion, this research offers valuable insights for educational leaders on implementing impactful product development and scaling strategies. The recommendations are presented as a practical model to guide leaders in strategic decision-making. Future research is encouraged to further explore the impact of strategic leadership on the development and scaling of equitable educational products.
A qualitative method research was conducted using the data collected from interviews. The interview questions were developed based on the research aims and research questions. Participants included leaders and decision-makers from a higher institution who work with equitable educational projects. The theoretical chapter examined various theories related to the study’s main concepts: strategic leadership, equity, and scalability. A combination of theories and frameworks was integrated to develop a comprehensive theoretical framework.
The results were analysed through the theoretical framework lens. The findings indicate that effective leadership and management practices in equity-driven educational institutions are fostered by inclusive, agile, and community-oriented leadership. Equity and scalability, even when discussed implicitly, are foundational to leadership meetings and decision-making processes. Digitalization emerged as a tool for scaling equitable solutions. It was indicated that financial sustainability paired with cultural challenges create barriers for developing and scaling equity-driven projects. Notably, local and global partnerships foster community development, openness and collaboration.
In conclusion, this research offers valuable insights for educational leaders on implementing impactful product development and scaling strategies. The recommendations are presented as a practical model to guide leaders in strategic decision-making. Future research is encouraged to further explore the impact of strategic leadership on the development and scaling of equitable educational products.