Types of Leadership

Abstract

Leadership is an important component for performance of every organization. Schools like any other organization also need leadership that will make things happen. The social inequalities existing in schools make it very important for school authorities to appreciate that although leadership is a key to improvement in every school, there is the need for school authorities and stakeholders to appreciate that not every type of leadership is needed in every situation of the school. Different situations need different types of leadership. Therefore, the inequalities in schools also calls for different leadership types. This chapter critically examines the various types of leadership needed in PK-12 educational setting and how such leaders could help address the social inequalities that exist in our schools.

Fuzzy Based Principal’s Leadership Skills Assessment Model for Secondary Schools

“…The social disparities existing in schools make it essential for the school establishments to raise the value of leadership because it is a key for improvement in every single school. Additionally, there is a necessity for the authorities in schools and other stakeholders to escalate the aspects of situational leadership and make it compulsory for the success of schools (Cobbinah & Agyemang, 2019). This process of leadership often inspires the individuals working in a team, motivates, and escorts them about the success of the institute (Haq, 2011).…”

“…This process of leadership often inspires the individuals working in a team, motivates, and escorts them about the success of the institute (Haq, 2011). Every head of the school should apply some methodologies in his or her everyday activities to make the school competitive, assist learners in doing well, and supporting the school to attain its vision (Cobbinah & Agyemang, 2019). Similarly, James (2015) and Vroom and Jago (2007) articulate that leadership ought to be considered as the general process to inspire the individuals or team and stimulate them towards attaining a shared goal.…”