Driving Innovation in Education: The Role of Transformational Leadership and Knowledge Sharing Strategies

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the impact of transformational leadership by educational institution managers on innovation in education, with a focus on the mediating role of knowledge sharing. A total of 138 faculty members and staff from higher education institutions in Iran participated in the research. Data analysis utilized partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) with SMARTPLS3 software. The findings indicated that transformational leadership by educational institution managers has a significant and positive impact on knowledge sharing and innovation in education. Additionally, the impact of knowledge sharing on innovation in education was also found to be significant and positive. The mediating role of knowledge sharing in the impact of transformational leadership by educational institution managers on innovation in education was also significant and positive. Therefore, it can be concluded that transformational leadership by educational institution managers leads to increased innovation in education through knowledge sharing.