Public Policy and Administration Review

Qualities of a Good Leader: Perceptions of Teachers, Head Teachers and District School Managers
Dr. Naseer Ahmad Salfi, Dr.Ashiq Hussain, Dr. Nasarullah Virk

Abstract
The main purpose of this study was to find out the essential leadership qualities of an effective and good school leader as perceived by the teachers, head teachers and district school managers. The Executives District Officers Education (EDOs-E), District Education Officers (DEOs), head teachers and teachers working in secondary schools of Punjab province constituted the population for this study. Twelve EDOs, 12 DEOs, 351 head teachers and 702 teachers from 12 districts were selected as sample by stratified random sampling technique. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected using a questionnaire on five point rating scale and a semi structured interview protocol. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The main findings of the study revealed that majority of the participants recommend that a good and effective leader should be a blend of professional, personal and social qualities. The main qualities for a good leader suggested by the participants are: knowledge about organisational behaviour and leadership; awareness of the required managerial skills; commitment to continuing professional development; model personality, highly qualified, committed and experienced; communication skills; role modeling; efficient use of time; high levels of knowledge, understanding and confidence; attitude towards profession; highly developed personal qualities i.e. integrity, sympathetic, loving, loyal and devoted

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