The Impact of Managerial Strategies on the Development of Entrepreneurial Competences of Upper-Secondary School Students in Romania and the Republic of Moldova

This article examines how managerial strategies contribute to the formation and development of entrepreneurial competences in upper-secondary education, with a particular focus on a comparative analysis of the contexts in Romania and the Republic of Moldova. Statistical analyses confirm the robustness of the research instruments and reveal the positive influence of participatory leadership, pedagogical innovation, and external partnerships on the development of entrepreneurial competencies. Furthermore, the study proposes a flexible leadership model grounded in digitalisation, sustainability, and collaboration, a framework capable of transforming entrepreneurship education from an occasional activity into a stable pillar of youth development. The findings highlight the importance of educational leadership, school - community partnerships, and the integration of digital and sustainable dimensions into the curriculum in order to enhance the overall impact of entrepreneu