A Study of Creative Leadership Based on the Four Principles of Samparāyikatthanikadham Principles of School of Administrators in Nakhon Luang District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the state of creative leadership of school administrators, 2) to study the methods of developing creative leadership according to the principles of Samparāyikatthanikadham for school administrators, and 3) to propose guidelines for the development of creative leadership based on the principles of Samparāyikatthanikadham for school administrators in Nakhon Luang District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. The research used a mixed-methods approach, collecting data from 186 administrators, teachers, and education personnel through questionnaire and interview with 7 experts. The data was analyzed by descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation, as well as content analysis from the interview.

The research results revealed that 1) the overall creative leadership of school administrators in Nakhon Luang District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, was at a high level. The factors contributing to this were included vision, creativity, agility, and leadership competence. These factors arose from personal qualities, experience, the work environment, and the support of policies that promoted organizational development and the quality of education. 2. The development of creative leadership among school administrators in Nakhon Luang District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, was guided by the four principles of Samparāyikatthanikadham. These consisted of Saddhā-sampadā, Sīla-sampadā, Cāga-sampadā, Pannā-sampadā. 3. The guidelines for developing creative leadership based on the four principles of Samparāyikatthanikadham were as follows: 1) Saddhā-sampadā: building confidence and inspiration in both oneself and the team, 2) Sīla-sampadā: being a role model in ethics and integrity to create a positive organizational culture, 3) Cāga-sampadā: supporting participation and teamwork, 4) Pannā-sampadā: applying wisdom in analytical thinking and innovation to solve problems.