Authors : Zenette P. Hamito

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 11 - November

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25nov1168

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Abstract : This study was designed to meticulously investigate the Innovative Leadership Practices and Management Styles employed by School Heads within the Cotabato Division and assess their relationship with perceived school performance and organizational climate. Recognizing that modern educational demands necessitate leaders who can navigate change and foster creativity, this research aimed to profile the leadership approaches that drive innovation in a dynamic local context. The investigation adopted a descriptive-correlational and qualitative research design (mixed methods), utilizing a researcher-made survey instrument and structured interviews administered to a purposive sample of School Heads and their senior teaching staff. Findings indicated a predominantly "Transformational" management style among School Heads, with a significantly high rating in the adoption of "Data-Driven Decision Making" as a key innovative practice. The qualitative data further revealed that successful innovative practices often revolved around community engagement and localized curriculum delivery. Crucially, statistical analysis demonstrated a strong positive correlation between the application of Participative Management Styles and higher self-reported scores in Organizational Effectiveness. These results provide a robust empirical foundation for the Cotabato Division to prioritize training and mentoring programs that emphasize shared governance and sustainable innovation, thereby fortifying the divisional capacity for adaptive and responsive educational management.

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