Daniel Xerri

This article is the seventh in a ten-part series that examines some of the key concepts that leaders of private language schools might find useful to be familiar with. Introduction While motivation has been defined in various ways, some definitions incorporate the idea that it consists of striving to attain a specific goal (Sansone et al., 2019). These definitions have led to the formulation of goal theory, which posits that people’s behaviour is determined by the goals they set and that their goal-directed performance is linked to the emotions and desires they value (Mullins & Christy, 2016). It can be argued...

This article is the sixth in a ten-part series that examines some of the key concepts that leaders of private language schools might find it useful to be familiar with. Introduction Emotional intelligence is increasingly recognised as being fundamental to leaders’ competencies and to how well they perform. In fact, research indicates that there exist statistically significant differences between effective and ineffective leaders in terms of their level of emotional intelligence, with the former scoring much higher than the latter (Kotzé & Venter, 2011). For example, the emotional intelligence of effective leaders is seen as a predictor of employees’ organisational citizenship...

The article argues that there are four main styles from which ELT managers can choose depending on their context. Success comes from bringing staff on board and ensuring their future growth.

The article argues that organisational politics does not have to have a negative impact on an institution. With transparency and inclusivity it can be a positive aspect of leadership.

The article argues that managers need to understand organisational behaviour and how by doing so can create a more positive environment.