Abstract

This research analyzed the impact of innovative leadership on institutional excellence among employees at Al-Shifa Medical Complex in the Gaza Strip. Specifically, it investigated whether statistically significant differences exist in the study sample's perceptions of institutional excellence attributable to the demographic variables: gender, age, educational qualification, and years of service. A simple random sample of 132 employees was selected, and a questionnaire was employed as the primary data collection tool. The researcher adopted the analytical descriptive methodology. The findings revealed that the level of innovative leadership and the degree of institutional excellence were both moderate. A statistically significant impact was identified for the dimensions of innovative leadership – namely innovative behavior, innovative thinking, communication and interaction with others, and perseverance and persistence – on institutional excellence. The results further indicated the absence of statistically significant differences in the study sample's perceptions of institutional excellence attributable to the variables gender, age, educational qualification, and years of service.Consequently, the researcher recommended enhancing innovative behavior and perseverance through practical training and psychological support for leaders. Additionally, seeking international support to provide essential resources for overcoming war-related challenges was recommended, aiming to elevate the level of innovative leadership and institutional excellence at Al-Shifa Medical Complex.

Keywords

Innovative Leadership; Institutional Excellence; Al-Shifa Medical Complex; Gaza Strip.