Abstract:

This study, carried out at the Institute of Education and Communication, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, the Czech Republic, aims to explore the perception and evaluation of managerial and leadership roles in educational institutions, with an emphasis on the importance of these positions for students' future professional development. Data was collected from university students majoring in practical teaching and training and vocational subjects (n = 162) through a survey to determine how they perceive the roles of managers and leaders in their academic and future professional lives. The respondents were selected from these disciplines, allowing for a wide range of perspectives on the desired competences and behaviours of leaders in educational settings. The results show that the behaviour and attitude of managers and leaders have a significant impact on the effectiveness of educational processes and learning outcomes. Emphasis is placed on the need to integrate leadership and management skills development into educational strategies, suggesting that leaders should not only be administrators but also innovators and inspirers. The study confirms that the personalities of managers and leaders play a key role in shaping students' academic and professional development, and highlights the importance of their ability to act as motivators and pioneers of change.

Keywords:

Educational leadership, managerial roles, student perspectives, leadership styles, educational effectiveness.