Strategies for Psychology Improving Administrators’ Leadership in Universities in Guangxi

Abstract

This research is current situation for the guide leaders of university managers policy in Guangxi, this study proposes long-term development strategies for leader development in theseinstitutions based on model. The expected leadership practices proposed in this study includes five aspects: 1) setting role models 2) fostering commitment 3)providing individual supports 4)intellectual stimulation 5)holding high performance expectations. The involved research tools are questionnaire to team members, which was analyzed using percentages, mean values and standard deviations, and interviews to middle leaders.

The research results found that the administrative skills and leadership practices of these middle leaders are all at medium level and needs further improvement, particularly related to the ability of modifying policies, respecting individuals ‘needs, collaborating evaluation between colleagues and etc.  The experts evaluated these strategies to improve the leadership of middle-level managers, and their opinions were feasible and applicable. The research results summarized 17 strategic suggestions for middle managers under the policy reform in Guangxi, and put forward the discussion of the future development trend.