ISSN: 2782-893X
eISSN: 2799-0664
ISSN: 2782- 893X
— The study aimed to determine digital transformation strategy (DTS) and management practices among academic heads of higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Zamboanga Peninsula during the school year 2022-2023. The digital transformation strategy and management practices were measured in terms of three areas namely; digital leadership, technology utilization, and workforce capability through a Survey Questionnaire (SQ) and the challenges experienced by academic heads through a semi-structured interview. This study made use of mixed research design involving 108 teacher-respondents and eight academic heads-participants. Analysis of results was conducted using mean and standard deviation, parametric tests such as Pearson-r Coefficient of Correlation and t-independent test, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The findings revealed that the faculty digital transformation strategy among academic heads was moderately evident in technology utilization and highly evident in terms of digital leadership and workforce capability. Moreover, their DT management practices were highly evident. The identified challenges that academic heads experienced were managing incapable teachers, retaining qualified and competitive faculty, lack of structures and technological resources (facilities, tools, and equipment), and poor internet connections. There was a significant relationship between the digital transformation strategy and DT management practices among academic heads of HEIs when analyzed. Keywords — Digital Transformation Strategy, Management Practices, Digital Leadership, Technology Utilization, Workforce Capability