THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE TRANSITION TO INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT AND THEIR IMPROVEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION

This study explores the theoretical foundations of the transition to innovative management in higher education and examines key directions for its improvement. The research analyzes contemporary approaches to university governance, focusing on organizational change, innovation diffusion, strategic management, and digital transformation. It highlights the growing need for higher education institutions to adopt flexible, decentralized, and technology-driven management models in response to globalization and increasing competition. The study also emphasizes the importance of leadership, stakeholder engagement, and institutional culture in implementing innovative management practices. Furthermore, it identifies major challenges such as resistance to change, limited resources, and competency gaps among management personnel. The findings suggest that sustainable innovative management requires an integrated approach combining strategic vision, digital tools, and continuous capacity development. Overall, the study contributes to understanding how higher education institutions can enhance efficiency, adaptability, and competitiveness through innovative management practices.本研究探讨了高等教育领域向创新型管理转型的理论基础，并审视了其优化的关键方向。研究分析了当代大学治理路径，重点关注组织变革、创新扩散、战略管理与数字化转型四大维度。研究指出，面对全球化进程与日益激烈的市场竞争，高等教育机构亟需采用灵活化、分权化、技术驱动型的管理模式。本研究同时强调，在推行创新型管理实践的过程中，领导力培育、利益相关者参与以及院校文化建设均具有核心价值。此外，研究还识别出创新管理落地面临的主要挑战，包括变革阻力、资源匮乏以及管理人员能力缺口等问题。研究结果表明，可持续的创新型管理需构建融合战略愿景、数字化工具与持续能力建设的一体化实施路径。总体而言，本研究有助于深化对高等教育机构如何通过创新型管理实践提升办学效率、适应性与核心竞争力的认知。