Importance of Leadership Quality in Education
Schools and universities serve as the bedrock for not only shaping a student’s academic knowledge but also nurturing their intrinsic qualities crucial for their future endeavors. Consequently, it becomes imperative for students to acquire diverse life skills and lessons that will not only enhance their educational journey but also prepare them for real challenges. This underscores the importance of students being under the guidance of teachers or professors who possess leadership qualities that can be imparted to them.
Teamwork is the essence of success, but without an effective leader who runs errands at the forefront of challenges and keeps the team on a mission, undivided and motivated, the work collapses. In the educational sector, this leadership quality decides the effectiveness of the learning capacity of a student. It is pivotal for educational leaders to cultivate a supportive attitude and ensure equal rights and opportunities for all members of their institutions. Within classroom settings, instructors must embrace leadership roles, adeptly guiding and instructing students. Leaders are tasked with fostering awareness across various domains, enhancing their competence and abilities, and effecting improvements over time. They wield the authority to instigate changes and must ensure that these changes prove beneficial to all members involved.
Workshop on Quality leadership in education at Lords University
Lords University hosted a one-day workshop centered around the theme of "Leadership Quality in Education," drawing attention to the essential traits and skills required for effective leadership in the field of education. Tarannum Khan hosted the entire workshop. She commenced the workshop with full vigor and contributed to the enriching insights into the future of education.
The esteemed District Education Officer, Mr. Nekiram Ji, and Mr. Rahul Mukhija (honored with the president's award) graced the occasion as chief guest. The emphasis of the workshop was on the importance of leadership in education, both in theory and practice. Addressing the audience as the chief guest, Mr. Nekiram Ji highlighted the essence of leadership within the educational realm. He stated, that in educational institutions, the role of leadership is indispensable. Their primary role is to guide and lead students in the right direction. They need to ensure that, apart from guiding students, they need to give them the confidence to develop their leadership skills.
The workshop coordinator, Dr Savita Gupta, noted the significant turnout of participants, highlighting the event’s importance. The inaugural session, chaired by the Lords' University Registrar, Prof. Pankaj Arora, had set the tone of enthusiasm and engagement. The other guests, Dr. Pramod Joshi and Mr. Hukum Chand Chaudhary contributed their insights during the first and second sessions, respectively.
In an educational institution, transformational leadership is recognized as the best leadership. The rendering of transformational leadership is essential and requires individuals to acquire an interest in general awareness and augment their competencies. Overall, a culture needs to be developed that would encourage honing of leadership skills. The top 5 important leadership skills are relationship building, the ability to adapt quickly, innovation and creation, being able to motivate your team, and most importantly, decision-making.
Leadership plays a pivotal role in various aspects of life, like business, politics, education, and community development. They provide effective leadership, guidance, and direction to individuals and organizations. The way a leader motivates others to reach their full potential sets a positive example that fosters a supportive environment, encouraging innovation, creativity, and collaboration. Some of the great leaders of the world have been the most influential and respected people in the world. The world’s most influential anti-war hero, Mahatma Gandhi, had the power to change the discourse of a whole nation. Another important leader we had was Raja Ram Mohan Roy who had a legacy of transformative contributions as a social reformer and an enlightened leader who fought against the archaic practice of Sati which compelled widows to immolate themselves. They have shown the world what great leadership can do to the world.