The level of change leadership practice among heads of academic departments in some Palestinian universities in light of the Kotter model

Abstract

Objectives: The study aimed to identify the level of change leadership practice among heads of academic departments in some Palestinian universities in light of the Kotter model, including Palestine Technical University “Khadouri,” involving 114 individuals. The questionnaire was applied to a sample of 83 individuals who were chosen using the random stratified method.

Methodology: To achieve the objectives of the study, the researchers used the descriptive approach in an analytical manner.

Results: The results showed that the level of change leadership practice among heads of academic departments in some Palestinian universities, based on Kotter's model, was moderate from their perspectives. The results did not show statistically significant differences between the average responses of department heads regarding the level of change leadership practice based on Kotter's model, attributable to the variables of gender, college, and years of experience.

Conclusion: In light of these results, the study recommends involving employees in developing the change vision and formulating its objectives.