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The Influence of Pedagogical Leadership on Employee Performance in a Zimbabwean University Context

Authors
Rosemary Guvhu1, *, Tinashe Zishiri1, Theo Tsokota1, Richard Kusakara1
1Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe
*Corresponding author. Email: guvhur@staff.msu.ac.zw
Corresponding Author
Rosemary Guvhu
Available Online 12 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-906-3_8How to use a DOI?
Keywords
pedagogical leadership; employee performance; academic excellence; Zimbabwe; higher education
Abstract

This study explores the effect of pedagogical leadership on academic staff performance within a public university in Zimbabwe. It examines how academic leaders, through their deliberate prioritization of effective teaching and the provision of needed pedagogical support, cultivate a culture of continuous improvement that significantly impacts employee performance across all departments. The research is anchored in an integrated framework that combines the Pedagogical Leadership Model (PLM) with Transformational Leadership Theory (TLT). A structured Leadership Survey Instrument (LSI) was administered to 600 academic leaders. Statistical analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between pedagogical leadership practices and key employee performance outcomes, including enhanced academic achievement and increased staff satisfaction. These findings align with Zimbabwe's national development agenda articulated in Vision 2030 and the global benchmarks for educational quality outlined in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4. The paper concludes with recommendations for higher education institutions (HEIs) to invest strategically in developing instructional leadership competencies that promote a transformative educational culture responsive to national and global demands.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of Botho University International Research Conference (BUIRC 2025)
Series
Atlantis Highlights in Sustainable Development
Publication Date
12 December 2025
ISBN
978-94-6463-906-3
ISSN
3005-155X
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-906-3_8How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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