Qualitative case study examines leadership challenges and practices in disaster risk management, indicating resilience in higher education.
Key Points
This study aims to explore how adaptive leadership influences disaster risk reduction and management in a higher education context.
Qualitative single-case study design.
Interviews conducted with educational leaders involved in disaster preparedness and response.
Thematic analysis used to identify challenges and leadership practices throughout the disaster management cycle.
State College faced infrastructure disruption, resource constraints, and leadership strain during disasters.
Adaptive leadership was evident through initiatives like psychosocial support, transparency, and fair resource allocation.
Leadership dimensions varied: development and organizational justice during mitigation, emotional intelligence during response, and convergence of all dimensions in recovery.