TY - JOUR

T1 - Navigating Psychological Crises in Leadership Transitions

AU - Samuel, Abneer E

AU - Tsapayi, Enock Tinashe

PY - 2023/9/30

Y1 - 2023/9/30

N2 - This paper delves into the psychological crisis that leaders and managers in private higher education institutions (HEIs) encounter when transitioning into new job roles. The study employs Bridges’ Transition Model to examine the internal obstacles and adaptive measures that emerge during the transitional phase, with a specific emphasis on the psychological dimensions of the transitions. The study utilised a qualitative research methodology and grounded theory approach that involved conducting in-depth interviews and analysing relevant documents to investigate the experiences of leaders and managers in the context of organisational transitions. The results of the study offer significant contributions to the field of organisational management, particularly in the area of leadership succession planning. The findings shed light on effective strategies for managing leadership transitions, promoting smoother transitions, and providing adequate support to individuals in leadership positions during periods of organisational change.

AB - This paper delves into the psychological crisis that leaders and managers in private higher education institutions (HEIs) encounter when transitioning into new job roles. The study employs Bridges’ Transition Model to examine the internal obstacles and adaptive measures that emerge during the transitional phase, with a specific emphasis on the psychological dimensions of the transitions. The study utilised a qualitative research methodology and grounded theory approach that involved conducting in-depth interviews and analysing relevant documents to investigate the experiences of leaders and managers in the context of organisational transitions. The results of the study offer significant contributions to the field of organisational management, particularly in the area of leadership succession planning. The findings shed light on effective strategies for managing leadership transitions, promoting smoother transitions, and providing adequate support to individuals in leadership positions during periods of organisational change.

KW - job role transitions

KW - private higher education institutions

KW - leadership transitions

KW - bridges’ transition model

KW - psychological crises

U2 - 10.2478/mdke-2023-0018

DO - 10.2478/mdke-2023-0018

M3 - Journal article

VL - 11

SP - 286

EP - 305

JO - Management Dynamics in the Knowledge Economy

JF - Management Dynamics in the Knowledge Economy

SN - 2392-8042

IS - 3

ER -