Development of Leadership Qualities Among Managers Using e-Learning: Peculiarities of Postgraduate Education in Ukraine
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https://doi.org/10.57125/ELIJ.2023.03.25.02Keywords:
blended learning, leadership development, lifelong learning, postgraduate program, self-directed learningAbstract
The research aim is to reveal the peculiarities of postgraduate education in Ukraine and to explain the development of leadership qualities among managers during postgraduate programs. The study is to investigate the role of e-learning to equip managers with necessary leadership qualities and to outline the methods and technologies are used in the Ukrainian educational institutions to organize online postgraduate programs. The research was carried out as triangulation mixed-method investigation where theoretical, methodological, and data triangulations were applied. The population of 128 managers were selected in five regions in Ukraine. All the participants underwent 3-month distance postgraduate program on leadership development which was organized between November 2022 and January 2023. Also, 5-point Likert Scale was used to describe professional competencies of leadership, e-learning forms and strategies, and advantages of postgraduate education for managers. The survey outcomes demonstrated that e-learning in the process of development of leadership qualities among managers provides flexible access to educational resources and offers a wide variety of courses related to leadership development. According to participants, the main advantages of e-learning postgraduate program included balancing education and work and encouragement of lifelong learning. The analysis of organization of postgraduate programs demonstrated that blended learning, experiential learning, networking, self-directed learning, mentorship and coaching are applied at the Ukrainian educational institutions. The survey participants showed that various techniques and teaching methods were used to organize online postgraduate program. At the same time, the curriculum was developed to meet individuals’ learning needs and current industry’s trends. Other peculiarities included: the use of interdisciplinary approach to learning, formation of innovation readiness and creativity among managers. However, the survey showed that postgraduate programs oriented towards the development of leadership qualities among managers need more practical training and more collaboration between universities and industries.
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