Is Transformational Leadership being essential for Organizational Leadership growth?

  


“We’ve moved from digital products and infrastructure to digital distribution and Web strategy to now into more holistic transformations that clearly are based on mobile, social media, digitization and the power of analytics and we think it’s really a new era requiring new strategies.” - Saul Berman | IBM

Transformational leadership is a theory that says the leader works with the team to identify what changes are necessary to improve conditions. Together they create a guide and then act collaboratively to execute it.

It is thought that transformational leadership boosts motivation, morale and job performance. That’s because the process supports and incorporates the team members, giving them a sense of power in directing the work. This makes each person a role model, inspiring their peers to engage similarly.


 THE CONCEPTS OF LEADERSHIP AND TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Leadership is emerged from the advent of social life. Some people are put together and begin their social life and influence each other. Transformational leadership is achieved when leaders and followers motivate each other for higher motivation and morality. These leaders have better relationships with their supervisors. They help the organization more than leaders who act transactional and they create more value for the organization. Transformational leaders motivate their employees to do more than what is sited in their employment contract and they focus on the employees’ higher level needs. These leaders act as mentors and advisors and pay attention to personal development, learning, and supplying the needs of the employees. They provide challenge, a sense of mission, broader perspectives, respect, and trust for the employees, and they act as role models for their employees. They create an atmosphere of trust and motivate employees to work for the organization beyond their self-interests (Khorshid & Pashazadeh, 2014, p. 7).

CHARACTERISTICS OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS



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An Real Example of Transformational Leadership: Using the Four I’s !!

So let’s put these “four i’s of transformational leadership” into context. Let’s say there’s a marketing manager, named Becky, who’s in charge of hitting a software signup goal by the end of the month. She’s in charge of leading a team of four, and she wants to be a transformational leader who inspires everyone in her team to be their individual best, propelling the whole to success.

To exemplify idealized influence, Becky gets to work earlier than everyone on her team. She’s dressed professionally, and is always focused on the goal. Sure, she’s genial and talkative during the lunch break, but when it’s time to work, she is a model of productivity.

Becky understands that being a transformational leader is more than just leading by example, so she makes sure to inspire and motivate as well. She starts each morning by sharing an inspirational quote with her team, and as the they approach their goal, Becky shares her excitement and promises incremental rewards, like a lunch outing if they make marked progress that week.

To keep the team intellectually stimulated, Becky opens up about the problems that appear during the project. She seeks their advice to help define and overcome any problems. This keeps the team feeling validated and an important part of the solution. Of course, Becky treats every idea with respect and doesn’t show favoritism.

Each team member is just as important as the other, as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. As such, Becky makes time for each of her team members, and listens to their concerns and problems. She always strives to be available, and never frustrated by the desire for help. She heeds their worries and adjusts the project workload to suit each team member’s unique skill.

Pros of Transformational  Leadership:



Disadvantages of Transformational Leadership:




Conclusion

In summary, transactional leadership plays an important role in organizational dynamics by emphasizing clear roles, responsibilities, and well-defined structures. This leadership style promotes efficiency and stability by emphasizing rewards and results, aligning individual and team goals with the overall organizational goals. While effective in some contexts, transactional leadership can limit creativity and innovation, potentially hindering the ability to adapt in rapidly changing environments.


References


Alfes K., Shantz A. D., Truss C., Soane E. C. (2013). The link between perceived human resource management practices, engagement and employee behavior: A moderated mediation model. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 24(2), 330–351.

Bass B. M. (2015). Transformational leadership: Industry, military, and educational impact. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

Chua J., Aoko O. B. (2019). Employees’ self-determined motivation, transformational leadership and work engagement. Journal of Management & Organization, 1–21. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1017/jmo.2018.74

Alfes K., Shantz A. D., Truss C., Soane E. C. (2013). The link between perceived human resource management practices, engagement and employee behavior: A moderated mediation model. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 24(2), 330–351.

Bass B. M. (1998). Transformational leadership: Industry, military, and educational impact. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

Chua J., Ayoko O. B. (2019). Employees’ self-determined motivation, transformational leadership and work engagement. Journal of Management & Organization, 1–21. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1017/jmo.2018.74



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  1. Duminda Saman KumaraAugust 14, 2023 at 9:20 AM

    Transformational leaders focus on helping members of the group support one another and provide them with the support, guidance, and inspiration they need to work hard, perform well, and stay loyal to the group.You have well explained all those things.

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  2. Rinosh DilshanAugust 18, 2023 at 4:50 AM

    This article emphasize on leadership style which HR manager can replicate same to his role.

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  3. S . M Gayan Thusitha KumaraAugust 18, 2023 at 10:05 AM

    Transformational leadership's highlights its core characteristics and a practical example, offering a balanced view of its pros and cons. The piece underscores how transactional leadership, while efficient, might hinder adaptability and innovation.

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