The Impact of Administrative Leadership on the Preparation of the Second Line of Security Leadership: A Practical Study

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the impact of administrative leadership on preparing the second tier of security leadership, considering it a crucial factor in ensuring sustainable security performance and achieving institutional excellence. The study highlights the role of administrative leadership in transferring expertise and enhancing leadership competencies to ensure a new generation is capable of assuming high-ranking security positions efficiently and effectively. The study adopted a quantitative methodology through a field survey distributed to 400 officers of various ranks in the UAE Ministry of Interior. Data was analyzed using SPSS to examine the relationship between administrative leadership and the effectiveness of preparing future security leaders. The findings revealed a strong positive correlation (α = 0.01) between administrative leadership and leadership preparation. The results also indicated that organizational culture, career planning, and performance evaluation are key factors in the success of leadership development programs. Based on these findings, the study recommends adopting integrated strategies to enhance administrative leadership, including sustainable training programs, empowering delegation mechanisms, and fostering a work environment that encourages innovation and effective leadership. Additionally, it emphasizes the necessity of structured knowledge transfer between current and emerging leaders to ensure continuity in security performance and higher levels of leadership readiness to tackle future challenges