Integrating Leadership Theories for Local Governance: A Model for Mayoral Leadership Development in Central Thailand

Phasakorn Klinchang, Natapong Techarattanased, Chaichana Wongjunya, Bundit Pungnirund, Naiyana Wongjunya

ABSTRACT:

This study explores the multidimensional nature of mayoral leadership in the Central Region of Thailand and its critical role in enhancing local governance and driving community development. Using an integrative framework based on Quantum Leadership, Transformational Leadership, and Community Leadership theories, the research identifies five key dimensions of effective mayoral leadership: workplace competencies, creation of changes, community cooperation, external relations, and virtue and ethics. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with key informants and surveys conducted via multistage random sampling, encompassing mayors from 21 provinces in the Central Region. The findings highlight the alignment of these dimensions with theoretical principles, emphasizing their role in fostering innovation, participatory governance, and ethical practices. The study proposes a leadership development model that integrates structured training, mentorship, and performance evaluation to enhance the leadership capabilities of mayors. Practical applications include policy recommendations for ethical governance, community engagement, and intergovernmental collaboration. Future research directions focus on longitudinal studies, the role of technology in governance, and citizen perceptions of leadership effectiveness. This research contributes to the broader discourse on management innovation and sustainable local governance.

KEYWORDS: Mayoral Leadership, Local Governance, Leadership Development, Quantum Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Community Leadership, Ethical Governance, Management Innovation, Participatory Governance, Thailand

DOI: 10.62788/Nn433XB

PUBLISHED IN: ICCMETS Conference Proceedings 2024

DATE OF CONFERENCE: October 21 - 22, 2024

CONFERENCE LOCATION: Singapore

PUBLISHER: EDUCATION STUDIO (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

ELECTRONIC ISBN: 978-616-7901-69-5

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