Educational Leadership Research

Abstract Identifying a specific competency model for selecting managers in an organization is a crucial approach to ensuring managerial effectiveness. Given the importance of competencies in selecting efficient managers in the oil industry, this applied study aimed to identify key managerial competencies and to design and validate a competency model for managers of the Iran Oil Terminals Company. The study population consisted of all senior and executive managers of the company in 2023, from which a sample was selected using both random and purposive sampling methods. A mixed-method approach, combining both qualitative and quantitative techniques, was employed for data collection and analysis. The study utilized in-depth behavioral event interviews, expert panels, thematic analysis, job analysis, and Q methodology to determine the specific competencies. The final competency model was structured into three main dimensions: individual competencies, managerial competencies, and organizational competencies, comprising nine core themes and 43 sub-themes. The validation findings confirmed that the proposed competency model effectively distinguishes between high-performing and average managers, demonstrating "concurrent cross-validation." Additionally, the results of "concurrent construct validation" indicated that high-performing managers scored significantly higher on the competency model than their average-performing counterparts. The test-retest reliability of the competency model was estimated at 0.87, while the inter-rater reliability was calculated at 0.83.

Abstract Most of the administrators of the universities are faculty members and they have not received the necessary training and have not been evaluated in an organized manner. Considering the importance of paying attention to competency in the selection of efficient and effective administrators and considering the critical role of universities in the society, the aim of the current research is to development and validation a general competencies model for public universities’ administrators in Tehran. A qualitative method was used in this research; Thematic analysis method was used to design the competency model and Delphi technique was used to validation the designed model. The sample was the administrators of the public universities in Tehran, and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 27 of them. After the qualitative analysis of the implemented interviews, the primary model was extracted using thematic analysis. Delphi technique was used to validating the extracted model, and the final competency model, which consists of 12 competencies, was formulated with the opinion of experts. Competencies were classified into three general categories: managerial competencies, interpersonal competencies, and personal characteristics. Managerial competencies include leadership, organizational awareness, problem solving, planning and organizing, and supervision and control; Interpersonal competencies include communication skills, networking and negotiation and persuasion, and personal characteristics include result orientation, continuous learning, resilience and professionalism. Considering the key role of managers in achieving the goals of universities, it is recommended to use the competency model extracted in this research for the appointment and promotion of administrators.