Strategic Adaptive Leadership Development Guidelines of Vocational Education Institute Administrators in Eastern Economic Corridor to Increase Competitiveness in According to Vocational Education Qualifications Standard Framework of Thailand

Phongsak Phakamach

Authors

Phongsak Phakamach Rattanakosin International College of Creative Entrepreneurship, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin

Keywords:

Strategic Adaptive Leadership, Administrator, Vocational Education Institution, Eastern Economic Corridor, vocational education qualifications

Abstract

The objective of this research is to study the characteristics, factors and propose of guidelines strategic adaptive leadership development of vocational education institute administrators in Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to increase competitiveness according to vocational education qualifications standard framework of Thailand. The study was done through documentary analysis, empirical data from 15 successful administrators in-dept interview, and through the questionnaires concerning 3 aspects of strategic adaptive leadership; personal characteristics, developing work to increase competitiveness, and human resource development and adaptation strategy comparable to international standards. The data was then collected with a sample of executives and personnel of vocational education institutions 622 persons in EEC area of Thailand. This research uses a mixed methodology. Data was analyzed by exploratory factor analysis, tested by data triangulation methodology technique, and confirmation of guidelines draft by connoisseurship approach.

The research results indicated that the strategic adaptive leadership of administrators of vocational education institute administrators in EEC area to increase competitiveness were 9 elements include: 1) charisma leadership and inspirational motivation; 2) individualized consideration and working as a team; 3) creating an innovative educational organization; 4) adaptive strategy and challenges; 5) building a positive corporate culture and balance; 6) creating a creative corporate atmosphere and shared values; 7) innovative leadership maturity to build competitiveness; 8) mindset modification and intellectual stimulation; and 9) digital skills development toward excellence. The research results can be used as a guideline for developing executive competencies to have strategically adaptable leadership in accordance with the framework of vocational education qualifications standards to increase competitiveness and drive vocational education institutions towards excellence in Thailand.

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