Authors : Randy M. Magsalos; Raul C. Orongan

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 4 - April

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26apr1672

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Abstract : This study explored the levels of distributed leadership, conflict resolution, and change management in the strategic management capability of school administrators and identified the variable (s) that, singly or in combination, predict strategic management capability. The study was conducted among 865 school administrators from elementary and secondary schools in the Northern Mindanao Region for the 2025-2026 school year. The study employed statistical methods, such as the mean and regression modeling, to identify the predictors influencing strategic management capability. The findings revealed that school administrators’ practice of distributed leadership was highly evident, highly practiced conflict resolution, and highly demonstrated change management practices. The predicting variables for distributed leadership are strategic vision, values and beliefs, school structure, responsibility and accountability, and decision-making. In addition, collaboration and cooperation, a sub-variable of distributed leadership, was the strongest predictor. In conflict resolution, only the collaborating style was found to predict school administrators' strategic management capability. Finally, for change management, the predictor variables are awareness, reinforcement, ability, and knowledge. Strengthening distributed leadership and change management practices is encouraged to ensure a balanced use of conflict resolution strategies. Best practices of schools are encouraged to be institutionalized to ensure sustainability even during leadership transitions or staff turnover.

Keywords : Distributed Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Strategic Management Capability.

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