Leadership and Management Tactics in Tribal Women: Exploring Indigenous Governance, Cultural Preservation, and Contemporary Challenges

Abstract

This research examines the unique leadership and management tactics employed by tribal women across diverse indigenous communities globally. Through a comprehensive analysis of traditional governance structures, contemporary challenges, and adaptive strategies, this study reveals how tribal women navigate complex socio-political landscapes while preserving cultural heritage and promoting community development. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining ethnographic case studies, interviews, and quantitative analysis of leadership effectiveness metrics. Findings indicate that tribal women utilize distinctive management approaches characterized by consensus-building, holistic decision-making, cultural integration, and sustainable resource management. Despite facing systemic barriers including gender discrimination, political marginalization, and economic constraints, tribal women demonstrate remarkable resilience and innovation in their leadership roles. The study identifies key factors contributing to effective tribal women's leadership, including cultural authenticity, community engagement, intergenerational knowledge transfer, and adaptive governance strategies. This research contributes to understanding indigenous leadership paradigms and offers insights for broader applications in contemporary management theory and practice.