Innovative Leadership in the Digital Age of School Administrators in the Network of Chai Buri Under the Surat Thani Primary Educational Service Area Office 3

Abstract

 This research aimed to study innovative leadership in the digital era of school administrators in the Chaiburi Network under the Surat Thani Primary Educational Service Area Office 3. The sample group consisted of 92 participants, including 12 school administrators, 80 teachers, and 5 experts who provided information through interviews. The research instruments were a questionnaire and an interview form. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and content analysis. 1) The research findings indicated that the innovative leadership in the digital era of school administrators in the Chaiburi Network, under the Surat Thani Primary Educational Service Area Office 3, was overall at a high level. The aspect with the highest mean score was teamwork and participation (= 4.31), followed by creating an innovative organizational climate (= 4.26), having a vision for change (= 4.19), and creative thinking skills (= 4.18). The aspect with the lowest mean score was the use of digital technology (= 3.95), although it was still evaluated at a high level. 2) Guidelines for developing innovative leadership among school administrators include enhancing knowledge, skills, and selecting effective communication and public relations methods to promote innovative leadership. Administrators should demonstrate initiative, accept new ideas and perspectives, and be prepared to adapt to changing situations. They should also conduct organizational analysis (SWOT), allocate budgets and personnel to support digital technology development, apply good governance principles in school administration, promote teamwork and participation through the PDCA quality cycle, and utilize professional learning community activities to foster innovation that enhances administrative effectiveness