The influence of professional experience on creativity in the conflict competence of educational institution managers

Relevance. The article presents an analysis of an empirical study aimed at exploring the relationship between conflict competence and the creative component in the professional activities of educational institution leaders with both limited and extensive work experience. The relevance of the study is driven by dynamic changes in the education system, which impose higher demands on managerial personnel. In modern conditions, leadership effectiveness is largely determined by the ability to constructively resolve conflicts and apply unconventional approaches in managerial decision-making.

Purpose of the study is to identify the nature and degree of the relationship between conflict competence and creativity among novice leaders and those with extensive managerial experience. Special at tention is given to assessing their impact on the effectiveness of managerial activities through cognitive, regulatory, creative, and motivational processes. The study employed psychodiagnostic methods aimed at evaluating the level of conflict competence (conflict behavior strategies, emotional self-regulation, communication skills) and creativity (cognitive flexibility, originality of solutions, capacity for innovation).

Results. The results revealed a statistically significant correlation between the studied parameters, highlighting the importance of developing both components to enhance management effectiveness in educational institutions. The practical significance of the study lies in the development of recommendations for integrating conflict competence and creative thinking training into professional development and advanced training programs for educational leaders. The obtained data can be used to optimize managerial processes and foster a positive psychological climate within teaching staff.

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