The Perceptions of School Administrators in Cuenca District on the Dynamism of Team Leadership Skills: Basis for the Proposed Dynamic Team Leadership Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Dynamic team leadership is important element because it enables the group to effectively and efficiently work with one another in any situation as it aims to achieve its common goals and objectives. In light of situations confronting the team leaders, the researcher was prompted to conduct a study that aims to assess the perceptions of school administrators at Cuenca District on the dynamism of team leadership skills as basis for the proposed dynamic team leadership plan.

METHODS

This is a descriptive quantitative research which aims to evaluate the perceptions of school administrators in Cuenca District. The respondents of the study are the School Administrators in Cuenca District. The researcher used questionnaires with and interviewed the school administrators. Questionnaire was prepared, validated, distributed, tallied, and interpreted to identify the demographic profile of the school administrators as well as their perceptions on team leadership.

RESULTS

There were 20 School Heads who served as the respondents in the study. It was evident that team leadership is needed in the organization. The results revealed that the dimensions of dynamic team leadership are composed of the following: team Foundation, team functioning, team performance, team skills, team climate and atmosphere, and team identity. It was found out that these dimensions helped in forming a good organization wherein the leader serves as a dynamic leader. On the other hand, the perceptions of the school administrators on the attributes of the dynamic team leaders revealed that a dynamic leader should lead by example. This means that a true leader walks the talk. The subordinates will be an effective team member if the leader practices what he/she preaches. This implies that as a leader, we should be the model of our team members. More importantly, team dynamism is achieved when you and your team members have an open communication with each other.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the need to strengthen the dynamism of team leadership in Cuenca District. Continuous training will surely help the team leaders to be well equipped with the practices that they should do. Also, as a dynamic leader one needs to communicate openly and honestly with his/her team members. Dynamic Team Leadership will help each organization to be a well-functioning one.