THE IMPACT OF INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN UNIVERSITIES IN YUNNAN PROVINCE

Abstract

Organizational performance is a crucial indicator for measuring the level of organizational management in universities in Yunnan Province. It is influenced by various factors. This study systematically analyses the impact of innovative leadership on the organizational performance of universities in Yunnan Province through literature review and empirical research. The study found that innovative leadership has a positive impact on the organizational performance of universities in Yunnan Province, albeit with a certain lag. Furthermore, the paper uncovers the mechanisms through which innovative leadership affects the organizational performance of universities in Yunnan Province, including the stimulation of teachers' innovation ability, optimization of the organizational structure of universities in Yunnan Province, and enhancement of the core competitiveness of universities. In China, the use of innovative leadership as a management model in colleges and universities is not yet widespread. Therefore, this paper proposes strategic suggestions for implementing innovative leadership in universities in Yunnan Province. These suggestions include strengthening teacher training, creating an innovative atmosphere, and improving incentive mechanisms.