SOFT SKILLS OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS IN BANGKOK METROPOLITAN AREA

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Anada Chaicherdchuvong
Chatkul Uapipattanakul

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The objectives of this research were to study the factors of soft skills of school administrators in Bangkok Metropolitan Area to used it a framework for planning skills development for school administrators. Due to the current economic and social changes under globalization, educational organizations are faced with complex and rapidly changing challenges. School administrators are expected to be progressive leaders, capable of coordinating, using ingenuity and technology to solve problems and adapt to challenges. Be ready to lead the team and the organization to overcome obstacles to achieve goals. These are skills that will help you achieve more success on the job and create a better work environment. Soft skills of school administrators are key factor for survival and success and a tool for driving the organization and creating an environment that promotes sustainable learning and growth. There are 7 components as follows: 1) communication 2) Team work 3) Leadership 4) Analytical thinking and Problem solving 5) Work Ethics 6) Flexibility and adaptability and 7) Creative thinking and Innovation

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Chaicherdchuvong, A. ., & Uapipattanakul, C. . (2025). SOFT SKILLS OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS IN BANGKOK METROPOLITAN AREA. Journal of Educational Review Faculty of Education in MCU, 12(3), 628–637. retrieved from https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/EDMCU/article/view/281750
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