Transformational Leadership and Digital Innovation in New Zealand Educational Management: An Experimental Study on School Performance Outcomes
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transformational leadership, digital innovation, educational management, school performanceAbstract
This experimental study investigates the impact of transformational leadership combined with digital innovation strategies on educational management effectiveness in New Zealand secondary schools. The research employed a randomized controlled trial design involving 120 secondary schools across the North and South Islands over an 18-month period. Schools were randomly assigned to either experimental groups receiving transformational leadership training with digital innovation implementation, or control groups maintaining traditional management approaches. Data collection included standardized assessments, leadership effectiveness measures, digital literacy evaluations, and stakeholder satisfaction surveys. Results demonstrated significant improvements in academic performance (p < 0.001), teacher satisfaction (p < 0.01), and digital competency scores (p < 0.001) in experimental schools compared to control groups. The study reveals that integrating transformational leadership principles with systematic digital innovation creates synergistic effects that enhance overall educational management effectiveness. These findings provide empirical evidence for policy makers and educational administrators seeking to improve school performance through evidence-based management practices in the New Zealand context.
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