ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP: BRIDGING PRACTICES WITH CONTEXT FOR SUSTAINABLE OUTCOMES IN THE NIGERIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM – International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Review

ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP: BRIDGING PRACTICES WITH CONTEXT FOR SUSTAINABLE OUTCOMES IN THE NIGERIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM

Authors: Ijeoma-Charles, Ruth Waale, Kpakol, Aborlo Gbaraka & Gabriel, Justin Mgbechi Odinioha

ABSTRACT

This paper discussed the role of adaptive leadership in advancing sustainable outcomes within the Nigerian education system. The literature review centered on the usefulness and imperatives of adaptive leadership in strengthening work and partnership ties, enhancing trust and collaboration, and fostering shared commitment and responsibilities toward developing sustainable behaviour in the Nigerian education system. The path-goal theory was adopted in demonstrating the responsibility of the leader in ensuring involvement and in effectively channelling the capacities of institutions toward addressing existing gaps in the curricula and content of tertiary institutions, particularly such concerned with the sustainability behaviour of these institutions; that way enhancing the relevance and value of related institutions within their societies and context. The reviews served is a premise for affirming that adaptive leadership enhances the systemic behaviour of tertiary institutions – increasing learning, collaboration, and receptivity toward change and facilitating sustainable outcomes.

Keywords: Sustainability, adaptive leadership, path-goal theory, collaboration, learning, inclusivity

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