LEADERSHIP AS HOSTING: EXPLORATION OF CONCEPT AND PRACTICES
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2022-02-25
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The purpose of this qualitative study was to develop a grounded conceptualization of leadership as hosting in educational contexts and to explore perceived features of the effectiveness of hosting practices in educational organizations. The underpinning methodological design for the study was grounded theory. The population of educators for the study was identified through purposive sampling and consisted of graduate students and experienced educational leaders all of whom were affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan in Canada. Research-pertinent data were collected using an electronic Delphi, semi-structured, and expert interviews. The NVivo data analysis software was used to fortify the analytical process in order to produce insights and greater understandings associated with the construct and practices of leadership as hosting.
This study was premised on the need for educators to provide high quality leadership and make educational settings more caring, inclusive, and welcoming. Findings revealed that among other things, educators who host well are competent at building positive relationships, managing vulnerabilities, and creating a culture of support and care for constituents.
The practice of leadership as hosting holds promise for consciously creating educational environments where all stakeholders are valued and have a sense of belonging. Socially constructed understandings of this construct and its associated effective practices are likely to have significant implications for current leaders, policy makers, leader recruitment and preparatory programs for aspiring educational leaders.
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leadership, hosting, welcoming, competence, intelligence, educators.
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
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Educational Administration
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Educational Administration