Article Review of On Becoming a Leader: Catanduanes State University in Its Frames
Leadership is one of the critical aspects of organizational studies as it is a widely
discussed and researched issue, particularly in higher education institutions (HEIs). In the article
“On becoming a Leader: Catanduanes State University in Its frames,” Jose Tria highlights the
growing interests in leadership roles in reference to distinct theories, models, and frameworks.
Although Tria conducts a well-adapted study in leadership trends in HEIs, the manuscript
furnishes readers with adequate skills to integrate existing models and create multifaceted
solutions to challenges encountered in supervisory roles in other sectors.
Summary
Leadership style has a huge influence on academic institutions as it determines both
performance and outcomes. Tria undertakes a qualitative research in Catanduanes University by
combining Ramsden’s models and the framework of Bolman and Deal to understand the
facility’s leadership frame. By conducting semi structured interviews with the main academic
leaders, the author gains first-hand information pertaining to their perceptions about different
approaches of effective management.
Through the interviews, the author notes that participants manage Catanduanes
University using methods associated with effective guidance. The traits exhibited comprise
leadership in teaching and research, strategic vision and networking, collaborative and
motivational leadership, fair and efficient management, and the development and recognition of
performance and interpersonal skills. In the institution, the human resource and structural frame
is largely responsible for leadership issues. The structural frame manifests itself the ability to
follow rules and regulations, resolve conflicts efficiently, and handle power. The value that
leaders place on human safety and relationships recognizes offers evidence about the existence
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of the human resource frame. Hence, involved leaders govern the academic facility by showing
concern, mentoring, and inspiring personnel with different needs and capabilities.
Analysis
The author offers information about approaches useful in leading not only learning
institutions but also those in non-academic fields. Leadership matters change with time due to
the need to amalgamate new trends in education. With the unique approach of combining
different frameworks, Tria depicts the need for directors to apply appropriate management styles
because quality education is fundamental. Although the objectives of tertiary institutions are to
achieve stipulated goals, the article highlights the significance of accommodating human needs
when pursuing academic objectives. Therefore, leaders can integrate other elements of an
institutions mission to offer a conducive platform that provides a collective way of fulfilling
purpose, improving performance.
Moreover, the article recognizes the importance of performance in every institution
spearheaded by leaders. Consequently, executives can utilize honesty and openness to encourage
and sustain personnel success in a department. This approach would ascertain staff members
engage in hard work as merit and truthfulness would attract rewards. Consequently, collaboration
would improve, enabling a firm to achieve its intended goals.
Conclusion
Tria’s study provides vital insights into how individuals should approach leadership
issues not only in academic facilities but also other firms in other sectors as such roles
necessitating attaining a balance between underlying goals and human needs to succeed. The
article highlights the need for responsiveness because operating environments tend to be
dynamic, necessitating that leaders monitor changes to align their tactics with emerging trends.
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Prioritizing corporate interests while neglecting personnel welfare can be disastrous because staff
members are integral to ensuring that a firm accomplishes its objectives. Overall, executives
should customize leadership methods or blend them to address challenges specific to their
situations, enhancing the likelihood of success.
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References
Tria, J. Z. (2020). On becoming a leader: Catanduanes State University in its frames. Academy of
Educational Leadership Journal, 24(1), 1-12. https://www.abacademies.org/articles/On-
becoming-a-leader-catanduanes-state-university-in-its-frame-1528-2643-24-1-144.pdf