The Impact of Technology Leadership on Educational Institutions’ Digital Transformation

Abstract

With more emphasis on digital integration in schools, various organizations feel strained as they try to make major changes. To achieve successful digital adoption, technology leadership leaders should ensure that the vision, resources and culture are equally matched with new technological progress. Still, it is not well understood how such leadership impacts the digital transformation process. This study seeks to find out how leaders in technology can help drive the digitization of schools and colleges. It examines the effects of approach to leadership, planning and skills on whether a school establishes and adopts digital technologies. Quantitative data from surveys of staff is joined with qualitative findings from case studies in selected schools and universities. Leadership methods, policies and use of technology are looked at by applying statistics and coding interviews. The findings probably indicate that organizations with transformational and participative leadership have a high level of digital maturity. Leaders who drive change with technology usually see stronger use of the infrastructure, more staff using digital tools and improved collaboration between tech and teaching strategies. Digital transformation is strongly supported by technology leadership, especially when leaders are able to look to the future and build a digital culture. The results suggest that such sectors require leadership education that includes being digitally fluent as well as managing change. What we learn from these insights helps to create new policies and practical guidelines for digital integration.