Leadership Styles among Managers of EMO Schools: An Exploration of Challenges, Issues and their Solutions

Abstract

The purpose of this research study was to explore the leadership styles of the educational leaders and managers of education management organization (EMO), working as principals and managers at designated school. The qualitative case study was used for this study with exploratory research design to explore the effective leadership styles. The data was collected through interview protocol and then analysed through thematic analysis technique. After data analysis, the six comprehensive themes were explored: (a) School Leadership as a Vision and Commitment towards Quality Education; (b) Participative and Servant Leadership style; (c). Lack of cooperation and clear directions generates major problems; (d). Transfer of teachers, late coming and absenteeism of staff and students; (e) Use of Participatory and heuristic approaches; and (f) Continuous meetings and open communication among all stakeholders. The findings of this study are good scientific addition to the existing literature, which provides a suitable evidences about leadership style in Sindh, Pakistan. 
 
 Keywords: education management organization; leadership styles; school leadership; servant leadership; Participatory and heuristic approaches