Q-sort as a tool for promoting outstanding leadership

Howard, Colin; Dhillon, Jaswinder

doi:10.1080/25783858.2021.1882264

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“…Last, our Q-sample was developed naturalistically (unstructured) as opposed to ready-made (structured) due to the current theory being underdeveloped ( McKeown and Thomas, 2013 ). The validity of Q-method had been demonstrated in the content of sports ( Chen, 1996 ; Harris, 2018 ), psychology ( Watts and Stenner, 2014 ), and leadership ( Podsakoff et al, 1990 ; Militello and Benham, 2010 ; Howard and Dhillon, 2021 ).…”

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Coach leadership in a crisis context: Investigating effective coach behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic with a process view

Zhao

Jowett

2022

Front. Psychol.

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IntroductionDrawing from the crisis leadership conceptualization, this study aims to investigate coaches’ opinion patterns on effective leadership behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study used a process view to explore how coaches as leaders act in pre, during, and post-crisis phases.MethodThirty-two fulltime professional coaches (28 males and 4 females) from individual and team sports who experienced the entire COVID-19 pandemic from January 2020 to July 2021 in the United Kingdom were invited to express their perceptions of effective leadership behaviors. The study used Q methodology to analyze coaches’ perceptions and experiences.ResultThe study revealed that the most effective coach leadership behaviors occurred during-crisis phase, which has the most positive ratings (n = 48) compared to the pre-and post-crisis phases (n = 18). The study’s main findings highlighted different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic demand various effective countermeasures from coaches. These practical and successful experiences were summarized as: division of labor, athlete-centered, team-driven, consulting, safe environment, and online coaching.DiscussionThe findings of this study further highlight (1) the importance of coach leadership in creating a safe environment as it provides a much better platform to prepare for a pre-crisis stage, (2) that coaches should employ more positive than negative behaviors while interacting with team members more frequently especially during the crisis period, reducing athletes’ negative feelings such as anxiety and worry, and (3) that the online training-related activities and interactions during the crisis time can be expanded to noncrisis times, as a crisis event can have positive implications for the future if handled properly.

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Coach leadership in a crisis context: Investigating effective coach behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic with a process view

Zhao

Jowett

2022

Front. Psychol.

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21st Century Leadership Skills, Technological Competence, and School Performance

Gardose,

Gardose

2024

JIP

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This study ascertained the level of 21st-century leadership skills of school heads, the technological competence of teachers, and school performance. The descriptive-correlational research method was employed in this study. The main respondents of the study comprised 9 school heads and 45 elementary school teachers. Results revealed that school heads and teachers exhibit similar trends in their profiles, sharing commonalities in sex, age, and educational attainment. Most school heads boast over two decades of service, contrasting with teachers who are relatively new to the profession. Despite demographic differences, school heads display very satisfactory leadership skills across all indicators, showcasing consistency regardless of factors like sex, educational background, or length of service. Conversely, while teachers generally demonstrate proficiency in technology, they require further development in areas such as productivity, professional practice, and addressing social, legal, and human issues. Nevertheless, their technological competence remains consistent across different demographic profiles, indicating comparable proficiency. Assessments of both office and learners' performances range from very satisfactory to outstanding. Interestingly, there is no direct correlation observed between the leadership skills of school heads, the technological competence of teachers, and overall school performance, suggesting a complex interplay of factors influencing educational outcomes. The findings of this study can contribute to discussions to improve the quality of education.

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Q-sort as a tool for promoting outstanding leadership

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Coach leadership in a crisis context: Investigating effective coach behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic with a process view

Coach leadership in a crisis context: Investigating effective coach behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic with a process view

21st Century Leadership Skills, Technological Competence, and School Performance

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