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VOL. 10, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Strategic leadership in educational administration: Enhancing management competencies of educational officers in Mangalore taluk
Authors
Sethu Madhavan M, Dr. Rajkumar Goyal
Abstract
Strategic leadership plays a pivotal role in
enhancing the management competencies of educational officers in Mangalore
Taluk. This review examines the current practices, challenges, and
opportunities for integrating strategic leadership in educational administration
within this regional context. It explores the evolving role of educational
officers, the key competencies required for effective strategic leadership, and
the existing support systems and policy frameworks. The analysis reveals that
while Mangalore Taluk has a foundational administrative setup, it lacks a
strategic leadership culture necessary for driving transformative change.
Limited exposure to formal leadership development programs, inconsistent
institutional support, and underutilization of data-driven decision-making
tools hinder the effective implementation of strategic initiatives. The review
highlights the need for structured leadership training modules, mentorship
programs, and the integration of digital tools to foster evidence-based
planning and innovation. It recommends implementing long-term leadership
development programs rooted in the local context, establishing peer-learning
communities, and engaging officers in collaborative policy implementation. The
review also emphasizes the importance of aligning leadership development with
broader educational reforms to create a coherent and sustainable impact on
institutional performance and student outcomes. By cultivating strategic
leadership competencies and creating an enabling policy environment,
educational officers in Mangalore Taluk can transition from mere administrators
to visionary leaders capable of driving systemic change and educational
excellence in the region.
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Pages:50-60
How to cite this article:
Sethu Madhavan M, Dr. Rajkumar Goyal "Strategic leadership in educational administration: Enhancing management competencies of educational officers in Mangalore taluk". National Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 10, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 50-60
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