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Talar Oumoudian, Université Saint Joseph, LebanonAbstract
This article examines the role of change management and quality assurance in driving educational transformation, with a particular focus on leadership practices and institutional improvement in higher education. In an era of rapid technological advancements, shifting societal needs, and evolving student expectations, education systems face mounting pressure to adapt while safeguarding academic standards. Drawing on theoretical frameworks of change management, the study highlights models such as Lewin’s Three-Stage Model, Kotter’s Eight-Step Model, and the ADKAR approach, analyzing their relevance in the educational context. The discussion emphasizes how quality assurance tools—accreditation, internal audits, feedback mechanisms, and performance indicators—function as levers for sustainable change and continuous improvement. The research is contextualized within a university course on educational quality and change, where participants, primarily educational leaders and practitioners, engaged in projects aimed at enhancing institutional effectiveness. Through detailed project analysis, the article illustrates how leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the alignment of vision with strategic planning influence the success or failure of change initiatives. The findings underscore that effective change management requires a balance between top-down leadership and bottom-up participation, ensuring ownership and resilience in educational reform. Ultimately, the article argues that quality assurance, when strategically integrated into change processes, not only ensures compliance with standards but also fosters innovation, accountability, and a culture of continuous learning. This synthesis provides actionable insights for policymakers, administrators, and educators committed to advancing educational excellence in dynamic environments.
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Conference: BCE2025Stream: Educational policy
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Oumoudian T. (2025) Change Management in Education ISSN: 2435-9467 – The Barcelona Conference on Education 2025: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 265-278) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2435-9467.2025.22
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2435-9467.2025.22
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