Strategic Leadership of Local Government Leaders Case Study Mr. Burachart Sawatdiphala, Mayor of Waeng Sub-district Municipality, Phon Thong District, Roi Et Province

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study the strategic leadership of local government leaders         2) analyze the problems and obstacles facing strategic leadership of local government leaders and 3) propose solutions to address the challenges and obstacles facing strategic leadership of local government leaders. The research design was a qualitative study conducted in Waeng Sub-district Municipality, Phon Thong District, Roi Et Province. Five groups of respondents were interviewed : 1) Mayor 2) Deputy Mayor 3) Municipal Council Members 4) District Chief and 5) 16 members of the public. Purposive sampling was used. The research instrument was in-depth interviews. Data collected from documents, literature, and interview forms were analyzed content-based.

            The research findings on the strategic leadership of local government leaders revealed that leaders possess the ability to organize and plan work, including skills in work processes and systematic problem-solving. The problems and obstacles facing local government leaders indicated that limited budget allocations require careful consideration in resource allocation decisions. Furthermore, the findings highlighted the need for leaders to communicate effectively with the public to facilitate efficient work.

            The findings from this research will be useful to local government leaders to directly impact the people.