Transformational Leadership Model Research Articles

Transformational Leadership in Higher Education: Empowering Africa's Future

Transformational leadership, focusing on vision, innovation, and empowerment, is gaining prominence in African higher education systems. As the continent navigates the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, such as rapid technological advances, globalisation, and socio-economic inequalities, there is growing recognition that higher education institutions (HEIs) must play a pivotal role in preparing future leaders. Anchored on Kouze and Posner’s (2012) transformational leadership model, this paper explores the significance of transformational leadership in African higher education, examining how it can drive institutional change, enhance academic outcomes, and empower future generations. Through a review of existing literature, qualitative interviews with university leaders, and evidence-based case studies, the paper highlights critical principles of transformational leadership, its impact on African universities, and policy recommendations for its implementation. Although African higher education faces challenges such as resource constraints, political instability and government interference, brain drain, and equity, transformative leaders can mitigate these challenges by expanding digital learning and technological advancement, decolonising, and contextualising the curriculum, as well as facilitating global collaborations and partnerships. African governments must ensure that universities have the autonomy to implement innovative leadership strategies without undue political interference.

Achieving sustainable procurement practices: a parallel mediation model of top management support, transformational leadership, and interdepartmental collaboration

This study aims to investigate the role of purchasing in advancing a circular economy by exploring the relationship between external pressure and sustainable procurement practices. While these practices reduce costs and environmental impact, they also align with sustainable development goals. The study investigates both direct effects and the parallel mediating roles of top management support, transformational leadership, and interdepartmental collaboration. A survey of 327 procurement professionals, analyzed using structural equation modeling, reveals that external pressure has an insignificant direct effect but a significant indirect impact on sustainable procurement practices. The authors empirically demonstrate, by testing four different models, that top management support, transformational leadership, and interdepartmental collaboration act as parallel mediators between external pressure and sustainable procurement practices. The findings provide valuable insights into factors influencing sustainable procurement practices and emphasize the need for organizations to enhance their support for sustainable development, benefitting governments, industries, and other supply chain stakeholders.

Paradigms of leadership: A study of doctoral dissertations in two Mexican universities

Latin America is increasingly contributing to scientific research on leadership, although less than other regions. What are the predominant paradigms on leadership within the scientific community in Mexico? The article reviews doctoral dissertations on leadership from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and the Anahuac University of Mexico (UA) defended before 2021. The findings highlight that 1) the number of doctoral dissertations has grown from 2016 onwards, especially in educational leadership. 2) In both universities a “functionalist” paradigm prevails, based on the transformational leadership model. 3) Two other leadership paradigms are present, referred to in this article as ‘political’ and ‘humanistic’. 4) These three paradigms have their characteristics and preferences in terms of research methodology, language, and reference authors. 5) The use of a paradigm is associated with the type of faculty rather than the type of university (public or private): in business faculties the functionalist paradigm predominates, in education faculties the humanist paradigm, and in political science or communication faculties the political paradigm. In conclusion, it is recommended to confirm the exploratory result obtained and to promote the dialogue between leadership paradigms.

State civil apparatus performance model: The role of transformational leadership, work autonomy, and work involvement

The performance of local government employees plays an important role in carrying out government functions and providing quality public services. This study aims to analyze the relationship between Transformational Leadership and Job Performance, focusing on the mediating role of Work Engagement and moderating Job Autonomy in the context of employees of the Sumenep Regency Government. Although the Sumenep Regency Government achieved an Unqualified Opinion (WTP) on the financial report, challenges in the form of ethical violations and low productivity remain. The research method used a questionnaire to collect data from 81 employees with the Slovin sampling technique, ensuring the representativeness of the results. The results of the analysis showed that Job Autonomy had a significant effect on Job Performance (O = 0.555; T = 5.551; p = 0.000), while Transformational Leadership did not contribute directly to Job Performance (O = 0.038; T = 0.468; p = 0.320). This study is expected to provide new insights into the mechanisms that affect employee performance in the public sector and suggest the application of the transformational leadership model as a strategy to increase employee work engagement and performance, as well as increase accountability and transparency in the management of public resources.

Leadership in Education: Strengthening Human Resources and Learning Outcomes Following the ‘Program Sekolah Penggerak’ Intervention

“Program Sekolah Penggerak” is a strategic initiative and a challenge for principals in implementing the program, including limited human resources, demands for improving the quality of learning, and adaptation to educational transformation policies. This study aims to analyze principals' strategies after participating in the School Mover program, focusing on improving human resource performance and school learning quality. This study uses a qualitative case study approach. The research informants were three principals participating in the “Program Sekolah Penggerak”. Data analysis was done by summarizing transcripts, presenting information, drawing conclusions and verifying. The results of the study indicate that in improving human resource performance, principals involve teachers and staff in formulating schools (vision, mission, goals), implementing a participatory leadership approach, routinely identifying human resource development needs, building a collaborative culture, and giving awards for the achievements and contributions of teachers and staff. Improving the quality of learning is done by increasing academic standards, improving monitoring and evaluation activities, and optimizing differentiated learning. The leadership model of the principal after the School Mover program facilitation, which was originally instructional, tends towards a transformational leadership model.

Educational Intervention Impact On Nurses' Emotional Intelligence And Leadership Models: A Longitudinal Randomized Trial

Background: Emotional intelligence plays a critical role in nursing leadership, influencing organizational dynamics and patient care. However, there is limited understanding of the impact of emotional intelligence on leadership in Primary Health Care within the Greek context. Materials and Methods: A longitudinal experimental design was used to assess the effects of an educational intervention on emotional intelligence and leadership among Greek Primary Health Care nurses. Questionnaires, including the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale and the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire, were administered pre- and post-intervention. Results: The results of the study revealed that, during the second measurement, the intervention group exhibited significant improvements in emotional intelligence, whilst adopting a more transformational style of leadership, compared to the control group. However, between the two measurements, no significant changes were observed in the transformational and transactional leadership models, with the exception of Management by Exception (Passive) and Laissez-Faire Leadership. However, in between the two measurements, no substantial changes in measurements were observed regarding the implementation of transformational or transactional models of leadership in neither of the groups. The only exception was the adoption of a Management by Exception (Passive) approach and that of a Laissez-Faire style of leadership. The tables highlighted nuanced changes in leadership dynamics, post-intervention. Conclusion: The empirical study supports that initiatives in education effectively enhance the emotional intelligence of nurses, while they also influence leadership styles. This suggests and highlights the need for tailored professional development programs in nursing education, in order to develop both the emotional intelligence and the leadership skills of those involved. Trial registration: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials, registration reference: IRCT 20240126060816N1

Transformational Leadership Training for Vocational School Principals in Ponorogo District : Strengthening Professional Learning Communities

This community service aims to improve the social competence of school principals through transformational leadership training to encourage professional learning communities in the Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity era. The method used in this community service used an IGROW- based coaching approach. The target participants of the training consisted of principals and vice principals of vocational schools in Ponorogo District who were accompanied by coaches from the field of education management with expertise in transformational leadership and educational organizations. The evaluation of this training was conducted using questionnaires. The data collected from these instruments were then analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results of this activity showed that this transformational leadership model training was carried out well and smoothly so that the targets and outcomes of this community service activity could be achieved. Participants were active in conveying and elaborating on the leadership problems faced in their schools. The analysis of the training implementation evaluation data showed that principals were highest in applying the inspirational motivation aspect of transformational leadership. This aspect of inspirational motivation could include the principal's ability to inspire and motivate staff and teachers to achieve the school's vision and goals. This indicates the importance of the principal's role in fostering a positive work environment and motivating their team to achieve better.

Character Education Based on Religious Values in Early Childhood: A School Principal's Leadership Perspective

This research aims to describe the leadership of the Principal at an Early Childhood Education Institution in strengthening the character of students. The method used in this research is qualitative phenomenology. The subjects of this research were school principals, teachers and education staff at PAUD Ukhuwah Islamiyah, Banjarmasin. The data collection techniques used were interviews, observation and documentation studies. Test the validity of the data using the Triangulation Technique. Data analysis uses the Miles & Huberman analysis technique which consists of data condensation, data presentation, and drawing and verifying conclusions. The conclusion of this research is that the principal's leadership model is a transformational leadership model in implementing religious values, including internalizing religious values in the school's vision and mission, internalizing religious values in learning, facilitating supporting facilities and infrastructure, creating a school culture that has religious values. and empowering teachers and staff.

Contextualization of Leadership in Village Tourism Management

In the change agenda launched in any institution and anywhere, the role of leadership is always important for achieving the change goals. In the context of the change agenda being rolled out in the Village, the role of Leadership is very large in achieving the goals of change. This article intends to explore in more depth the role of leadership about the experience of the process of Pujon Kidul Village transforming into a Pujon Kidul Tourism Village and then maintaining its sustainability so that it can become a Tourism Village that is not only advanced but also sustainable. The research results show that the effectiveness of a leadership style is largely determined by the extent to which the leader can apply a leadership style that is adaptive to the situation. In the context of the change agenda launched in Pujon Kidul Village, the community leadership model is the appropriate leadership model to be implemented accompanied by transformational leadership and servant leadership models. Above all, the leadership model used must also synchronize with local wisdom.

Transformational Leadership and Educational Outcomes

The effect of school leadership on educational outcomes has been widely debated in recent decades. Only a small fraction of available research studies deals with the measurement of the effects of leadership on specific educational outcomes. The paper aims to provide an overview of theory and research on the effect of transformational leadership on educational outcomes. A systematic review of the literature was conducted in an attempt to summarise the past 15 years of research on the link between transformational leadership and educational outcomes. The evidence on the effects of transformational leadership is used as the basis for conclusions and recommendations in relation to future research. These recommendations include the need for addressing methodological problems associated with leadership studies and the need to explore the link between transformational leadership and other leadership models.

Fostering product development efficiency through cross-functional team leadership: Insights and strategies from industry experts

This study investigates the impact of leadership models on the efficiency and innovation outcomes of cross-functional teams (CFTs) in product development contexts. With the aim of identifying effective leadership practices, the research focuses on how transformational, shared, and situational leadership models influence team dynamics, communication, collaboration, and ultimately, product development efficiency. Employing a systematic literature review combined with content analysis, the study analyzes peer-reviewed articles and scholarly books published from 2013 to 2024. This methodology facilitates a comprehensive examination of current leadership models and their applicability to CFTs. Key findings reveal that transformational leadership inspires and motivates team members, shared leadership enhances ownership and accountability, and situational leadership adapts to the dynamic needs of product development projects. These leadership models significantly contribute to fostering an environment conducive to open communication and collaboration, driving innovation and efficiency in product development processes. Based on these insights, strategic recommendations for industry leaders include adopting flexible leadership styles, promoting open communication, encouraging shared leadership, and investing in leadership development. These strategies are pivotal for leveraging the diverse expertise within CFTs and enhancing product development outcomes. The study underscores the critical role of leadership in maximizing the potential of CFTs for innovation and efficiency. It highlights the need for leaders to adapt their strategies to the unique challenges of managing diverse teams, offering a path forward for effective team leadership in product development. Keywords: Cross-functional teams, Leadership models, Product development efficiency, Innovation outcomes.

Persinggungan Kepemimpinan Transformational Dengan Kepemimpinan Visioner Dan Situasional

The purpose of writing this article is to determine the intersection of transformational leadership with visionary and situational leadership. This research uses a type of library research. Library research is research carried out by reviewing various journals and related reference books. The results of his research show that the transformative leadership model is a leadership model that can be an alternative to be applied in the current organizational system with various organizational dynamics and changes in line with the increasingly high demands of society. This is in line with the need for leaders who are able to bring about change. Transformative leadership is a leadership model that is different from traditional leadership models which view the relationship between leaders and employees (leadership and followership) as based solely on reward and punishment. A visionary leader is also understood as a leader who has a clear vision and mission in the organization. He has the ability to predict future events and express them in a clear and measurable vision and mission. Visionary leaders are able to raise the enthusiasm of their members with their motivation and imagination, to make the organization more alive and growing. Another situational leadership model is known as the Situational Contingency leadership model which revises the behavioral approach which is considered unable to explain ideal leadership. This approach illustrates that the style developed depends on the leader himself, the support of his followers, and a conducive situation. By analyzing the basic motivations of their subordinates, leaders can place them in appropriate situations. Transformative, visionary and situational leadership models have several elements in common, both in terms of systems, processes and objectives of Islamic Education Management. From the system side, there are elements of education unit leaders, educators, education staff, and various other elements; It is hoped that they can synergize in a process that is conducive to achieving goals.

Transforming educational leadership in higher education with innovative administrative strategies

In developing nations particularly in Africa, innovative administrative strategies are essential for educational leaders to navigate inherent challenges in education. This study aims to explore how educational leaders in higher education can be equipped with innovative administrative strategies to cause a positive change in education delivery. A systematic literature review was conducted to achieve this aim, drawing on the transformational leadership model as its theoretical underpinning. The search encompassed scholarly publications from major repositories like Scopus, Web of Science, and International Bibliography of the Social Sciences and Textbooks from 1967 to 2023. The search process went a series of exclusive and inclusive processes and yielded 43 research articles. The synthesized findings were analyzed using a thematic approach. The findings indicate that transformational leadership has the potential to incorporate innovation into higher educational administrative practices. It was also found that innovative administrative practices in higher education can be achieved through staff motivation, technology integration, adoption of agile methodologies, collaborative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, seminars, workshops, and positive organizational culture. Based on the findings, professional development programs for managers and administrators in higher education were highly recommended. These programs would help enhance the knowledge and skills of employees in educational administration.

Transformational Leadership of Pesantren as a Role Model for Contemporary Islamic Education Institutions

This study aims to find out about the transformational leadership of Islamic boarding schools as role models in contemporary Islamic educational institutions dan and knowing the characteristics of Islamic boarding school transformational leadership. This research method is library research. Library research is research in which the data or materials needed to complete research come from the library in books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, journals, magazines and so on. The results of this study indicate that the transformational leadership model of pesantren as a role model for contemporary Islamic educational institutions must have four dimensions: charismatic leadership, a leader who can make his followers admire, respect, and trust him. Inspirational motivation leadership, leaders who can articulate clear expectations from all members. Intellectual stimulation leadership is a leader who can develop new ideas from his subordinates. And individualized consideration leadership is a leader who always listens to the aspirations and inputs of others. This research provides practical implications and policy recommendations for Islamic boarding schools and other Islamic educational institutions that wish to adopt transformational leadership strategies. With a better understanding of the role of transformational leadership in Islamic boarding schools, it is hoped that Islamic boarding schools can continue to develop as models of contemporary Islamic education that are relevant and competitive in today's digital era

Multidisciplinary Approach to Health and Safety Leadership in New Zealand: An "All of Person" Approach

This article explores a comprehensive approach to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) leadership in New Zealand. It delves into the integration of inclusivity, vulnerability, Safety II principles, and Te Ao Māori values into WHS practices. The holistic vision presented emphasises proactive leadership, education, and cultural responsiveness to create a paradigm shift in WHS. By prioritising well-being and inclusivity, this approach aims to transcend compliance-driven WHS models, fostering a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility. The article calls for action, inviting organisations to embrace this transformative leadership model for a safer, more empathetic future in New Zealand workplaces. Workplace Health and Safety, Leadership, Holistic Approach, New Zealand, Te Ao Māori

Teachers' Emotional Intelligence and Organizational Commitment: A Moderated Mediation Model of Teachers' Psychological Well-Being and Principal Transformational Leadership.

Given the global challenge of increasing teacher attrition and turnover rates, the exploration of factors and mechanisms that improve teachers' organizational commitment has become a pivotal topic in educational research. In this context, the present study examines the influence of teachers' emotional intelligence on their organizational commitment, with a specific inquiry into the mediating role of teachers' psychological well-being and the moderating role of principal transformational leadership, as informed by the broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions and the trait activation theory. We verified this study's hypotheses based on 768 valid questionnaires collected from Chinese primary and secondary school teachers. The results reveal that teachers' emotional intelligence can predict their organizational commitment both directly and indirectly through the mediating role of psychological well-being. Additionally, principal transformational leadership amplifies the positive effect of teachers' emotional intelligence on psychological well-being and, subsequently, organizational commitment. These findings theoretically deepen our understanding of the psychological pathways and the boundary conditions linking teachers' emotional intelligence to their organizational commitment, while also offering valuable practical implications for building a stable and effective teaching workforce.

The Intellectual Evolution of Educational Leadership Research: A Combined Bibliometric and Thematic Analysis Using SciMAT

This study aims to describe the century-long trajectory of educational leadership research (ELR), including changes over time in its main and subsidiary themes, as well as its most influential authors, papers, and journals. The study combines the bibliometric performance and science mapping analysis of 7282 articles retrieved from the Scopus and WoS databases. SciMAT software (version 1.1.04) was used to analyze changes over four sequential time periods and to exhibit the thematic evolution of the field—Period 1 (1907 to 2004), Period 2 (2005 to 2012), Period 3 (2013 to 2019), and Period 4 (2020–2023). Research during Period 1 focused on principals and included efforts to distinguish between their administrative functions and forms of ‘strong’ leadership contributing to school improvement. Period 2 included research aimed at understanding what strong principal leadership entailed, including the development and testing of more coherent models of such leadership. While instructional and transformational leadership models were prominent during Periods 1 and 2, Period 3 research invested heavily in conceptions of leadership distribution. Early research about ‘social justice leadership’ appeared during this period and eventually flourished during Period 4. While principals were an active focus through all Periods, the leadership of others gradually dominated ELR and accounted for the broader leadership theme found in all four periods. The results point to the evolutionary nature of ELR development, which eventually produced a relatively robust knowledge base. Experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic suggest that crises such as this might prompt more revolutionary orientations in the ELR field.

The Effects of the Transformational Leadership Model on Teachers' Organizational Justice and Job Satisfaction in Private Universities in Shandong Province

This study analyze how transformational leadership affects job satisfaction and explore the relationship between transformational leadership and teachers' satisfaction through organizational justice and psychological capital in private universities in Shandong Province. The data 425 valid questionnaires were collected from private universities in Shandong province. The data were analyzed by the quantitative research method, structural equation modeling was constructed, and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used with the purpose to test the hypotheses. The results show that there are effects to each variable relationship. There are significant direct effects of transformational leadership on psychological capital, organizational justice, and job satisfaction. Meanwhile, psychological capital and organizational justice mediate between transformational leadership and teachers' job satisfaction. Transformational leadership enhances employees' sense of organizational justice and psychological capital. Transformational leadership motivates employees to have good job satisfaction.

Neural Correlates of the Dual-Level Transformational Leadership Model

Introduction/Main Objectives: This study considered neural processes of transformational leadership based on quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG). Background Problems: This research aims at providing biomarkers for effective (i.e., transformational) leadership. Novelty: We considered transformational leadership on a detailed level, namely its individual-focused and group-focused sub-dimensions, to analyze the underlying brain processes. As for the individual-focused sub-dimensions of transformational leadership, we utilized innovation and performance orientation, while for the group-focused sub-dimensions, we choose vision and team spirit. Research Methods: Fifty-two dyads, consisting of (a) student pairs and (b) supervisor-subordinate dyads, participated in a simulated role-play that was intended to be a performance review while the electrical activity of the brain was recorded. Finding/Results: Results show that the group-focused sub-dimensions of transformational leadership could be positively linked to right frontal lobe coherence and negatively linked to left frontal lobe coherence. Results showed no relation between the individual-focused sub-dimensions and frontal lobe coherence. Conclusion: The results allow for a deeper understanding of the neural processes of transformational leadership and its individual-focused and group-focused sub-dimensions, respectively.

Linking job autonomy to helping behavior: A moderated mediation model of transformational leadership and mindfulness

The current study explores a psychological mechanism and boundary conditions on the relationship between job autonomy and helping behavior. Using the conservation of resources theory, we investigated whether job autonomy is related to helping behavior through mindfulness. Moreover, we tested the moderating role of transformational leadership on the direct effect of job autonomy on mindfulness and the indirect effect of job autonomy on helping behavior via mindfulness. We used two time-lagged data sets across two studies (N = 252 employees in Study 1 and N = 182 employees in Study 2) conducted in Taiwan. Study 1 supported the proposed hypotheses, and the results were replicated in Study 2, which found that job autonomy was positively related indirectly to helping behavior through mindfulness. In addition, the results of Study 2 provided additional support for transformational leadership as a moderator on the direct and indirect effects of job autonomy on mindfulness and helping behavior. Specifically, the direct effect of job autonomy on mindfulness and the indirect effect of job autonomy on helping behavior via mindfulness were stronger when transformational leadership was high compared to low.