Principles of the Four Virtues of Wisdom and Leadership of School Administrators in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Abstract

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) technology is rapidly advancing, leadership in educational institutions plays a crucial role in guiding these organizations through transformative changes. Successful educational leaders in this era should exhibit diverse leadership styles, such as transformational leadership, participative leadership, and distributed leadership, to foster an organizational culture that embraces innovation and promotes lifelong learning. Moreover, the "Four Principles of Virtuous Leadership" can be effectively applied to develop leadership within educational institutions. These principles include: 1) Association with virtuous individuals (Sappurisa-sangseva) building a team with integrity, ethics, and competence. 2) Listening to and learning from the truth (Saddhammasavana) being open to opinions from all parties and learning from experiences. 3) Analytical and critical thinking (Yoniso-manasikara) making well-considered decisions using available information and tools within the institution and 4) Practicing the truth in alignment with the Dhamma (Dhammanudhamma-patipatti) acting justly and ethically.

The author of this article has proposed suitable leadership qualities and the application of the Four Principles of Virtuous Leadership to help educational administrators develop robust institutions. This will enable them to adapt effectively to technological changes and cultivate a sustainable learning society.