Management of Change and Performance of Colleges of Education in Kwara State

This study is on evaluation of management of change on the performance of colleges of education in Kwara State. The specific objectives are to evaluate impact of communication as management of change strategy on institutional performance in colleges of education in Kwara State; and examine impact of motivation as management of change strategy on institutional performance in colleges of education in Kwara State. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population covered entire staff of fourteen (14) colleges of education in Kwara State. The main instrument used for data collection was “Management of Change on Performance Questionnaire (MCPQ). MCPQ was duly validated and its reliability coefficient of Cronbach Alpha score was 0.76. Regression analysis was used for data analysis. The findings showed that, management of change has a significant impact on institutional performance of colleges of education in Kwara state (F = 13.11; P.<0.05). Motivation has a significant impact on institutional performance of colleges of education in Kwara state (F=159.39; p.<0.05). Based on the findings, the study concludes that, communication system in the colleges improves institutional performance, motivation enhanced efficiency and productivity in the selected colleges. Based on the conclusion, the study recommended that colleges of education in Kwara State should adopt a structured approach to change management that includes planning, execution, and evaluation.  Colleges should set up formal and informal communication channels that allow for efficient, timely, and accurate exchange of information among all levels of staff. The study finally recommended that colleges of education in Kwara State should recognize and reward outstanding performance through incentives such as bonuses, promotions, certificates, or staff-of-the-month awards. This will motivate others to strive for similar achievements.