Transformational Leadership
Platform: Diagnostic Hub
Category: Leadership & Management
Implementation Level: Organisation
Definition
A leadership approach in which leaders inspire and motivate followers to exceed expected performance by elevating their awareness of task importance, activating higher-order needs, and encouraging them to prioritise organisational goals over self-interests.
Factors
Articulating a Vision
Behaviour aimed at identifying new opportunities for the unit/division/organisation, and developing, articulating, and inspiring others with their vision of the future.
Providing an Appropriate Model
Behaviour on the part of the leader that sets an example for employees to follow that is consistent with the values the leader espouses.
Fostering the Acceptance of Group Goals
Behaviour on the part of the leader aimed at promoting cooperation among employees and getting them to work together toward a common goal.
High Performance Expectations
Behaviour that demonstrates the leader's expectations for excellence, quality, and/or high performance on the part of followers.
Individualised Support
Behaviour on the part of the leader that indicates that they respect followers and are concerned about their personal feelings and needs.
Intellectual Stimulation
Behaviour on the part of the leader that challenges followers to re-examine some of their assumptions about their work and rethink how it can be performed.