The role of agile administrative leadership in enhancing the effectiveness of digital transformation in Palestinian higher education institutions
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Agile leadership, Digital Transformation, Higher Education
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The study aimed to understand the role of agile leadership in enhancing the effectiveness of digital transformation and its impact on improving performance and increasing efficiency in higher education institutions in Palestine. This was achieved by presenting theoretical frameworks for the role of agile leadership in digital transformation at universities. This was achieved by developing Palestinian universities to keep pace with digital transformation by applying the dimensions of agile leadership. This was achieved by providing a digital information network that supports digital transformation and is connected to global networks. This network provides university employees with the mechanisms and culture of e-management, as well as psychological, behavioral, technical, and material readiness, among other requirements for adapting to e-management. The study hypotheses included the existence of a relationship between agile leadership management and improving performance and increasing the effectiveness of digital transformation at universities. It also emphasized the existence of specific agile leadership methods that lead to improved both job performance and development effectiveness. The study used a descriptive and analytical approach to develop and monitor theoretical frameworks based on previous scientific studies and a scientific approach to analyze the research problem. The study concluded that agile leadership at universities focuses on preparing human resources to implement digital transformation, providing qualified personnel capable of using and analyzing data to make effective decisions, and being able to select human competencies and scientific expertise. It bears the burdens and efforts of data management and monitoring, as well as providing appropriate tools for statistical analysis and future forecasting, and reconciling internal resistance from employees and conflicting opinions. Flexibility and calm agile leadership helps establish an effective framework that ensures optimal implementation of digital transformation. This includes internal and external alignment in operational processes, and improves and develops the professional performance of faculty members through the provision of information. The use of self-critical thinking skills in analyzing problems and issues has a positive impact on improving performance. The study recommended the need to save time and accelerate the learning process to reduce the burden on faculty in traditional education for exams, marking, and results so that they are completed electronically. The quality of education should be improved by enhancing the quality of curricula and educational programs, and equal educational opportunities for all students to participate in the learning process, discuss, dialogue, and freely express their opinions on educational topics. Bridging the digital gap between urban and rural cultures among staff, and providing adequate professional training on the use of digital education tools and artificial intelligence in Palestinian universities.
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