TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the session participants will be able to: Define transformational leadership List components of transformational leadership State the qualities of tranformational leadership apply the knowledge learned at the workplace

INTRODUCTION
Have you ever been in a group situation where someone

took control of the situation by conveying a clear vision of the groups goals, a marked passion for the work and an ability to make the rest of the group feel recharged and energized? This person just might be what is called a transformational leader.

INTRO (contd)
Transformational leadership is a type of leadership

style that leads to positive changes in those who follow. Transformational leaders are generally energetic, enthusiastic and passionate. Not only are these leaders concerned and involved in the process; they are also focused on helping every member of the group succeed as well.

WHO IS A LEADER?
A leader is someone who acts as a guide or a directing

head/chief. The position of a leader is leadership; and the quality displayed by a leader is equally leadership.

LEADERSHIP DEFINED
Leadership may be defined as the process of

influencing the activities of an individual or a group in efforts towards goal achievement in a given situation. It is also an ability to direct and motivate people toward mission accomplishment. Leadership involves: =knowledge of the objective, =knowledge of the individuals whose cooperation you want, and =communication skills.

CONCEPT OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER

Transformational leadership is defined as a

leadership approach that causes change in individuals and social systems. In its ideal form, it creates valuable and positive change in the followers with the end goal of developing followers into leaders. Enacted in its authentic form, transformational leadership enhances the motivation, morale and performance of his followers through a variety of mechanisms.

 Transformational leadership is a type of leadership

style that leads to positive changes in those who follow. Transformational leaders are generally energetic, enthusiastic and passionate. Not only are these leaders concerned and involved in the process; they are also focused on helping every member of the group succeed as well.

ELEMENTS OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS

Individualized Consideration the degree to which

the leader attends to each follower's needs, acts as a mentor or coach to the follower and listens to the follower's concerns and needs. The leader gives empathy and support, keeps communication open and places challenges before the followers. This also encompasses the need for respect and celebrates the individual contribution that each follower can make to the team. The followers have a will and aspirations for self development and have intrinsic motivation for their tasks.

 Intellectual Stimulation the degree to which the

leader challenges assumptions, takes risks and solicits followers' ideas. Leaders with this style stimulate and encourage creativity in their followers. They nurture and develop people who think independently. For such a leader, learning is a value and unexpected situations are seen as opportunities to learn. The followers ask questions, think deeply about things and figure out better ways to execute their tasks.

 Inspirational Motivation the degree to which

the leader articulates a vision that is appealing and inspiring to followers. Leaders with inspirational motivation challenge followers with high standards, communicate optimism about future goals, and provide meaning for the task at hand. Followers need to have a strong sense of purpose if they are to be motivated to act.

 Purpose and meaning provide the energy that drives

a group forward. The visionary aspects of leadership are supported by communication skills that make the vision understandable, precise, powerful and engaging. The followers are willing to invest more effort in their tasks, they are encouraged and optimistic about the future and believe in their abilities.

 Idealized Influence The transformational

leaders serves as a role model for followers. Because followers trust and respect the leader, they emulate the leader and internalize his or her ideals.

IMPLICATIONS FOR MANAGERS

Yukl (1994) draws some tips for transformational

leadership: Develop a challenging and attractive vision, together with the employees. Tie the vision to a strategy for its achievement. Develop the vision, specify and translate it to actions. Express confidence, decisiveness and optimism about the vision and its implementation. Realize the vision through small planned steps and small successes in the path for its full implementation.

Be inspired in your heart and mind, and show it. Be connected to yourself, the world and the people

around you. Be grounded in reality Have a vision and communicate it with passion and purpose.

Allow your emotion to speak to others in a way that

transcends the mind, and speaks to the heart. Pay personal attention to others in a way that engages them and generates trust and commitment. Genuinely care about them, what they want, and how you can serve them. Access the awesome power of the mind. Be curious, open to new ideas and learn constantly.

Transformational Leadership vs. Transactional Leadership

Transactional leadership seeks to motivate

followers by appealing to their own self-interest. Transactional leaders use conventional reward and punishment to gain compliance from their followers.

Transformational Leadership Behaviors

Developing and sharing an inspiring vision of the

organizations future Behaving in ways that bring out the best in individuals and teams Showing genuine concern and respect for others Continuously investing in the development of themselves and others

 Developing a culture of collaboration rather than

command and control where change is welcomed as an opportunity rather than a threat Recognizing that leadership needs to be demonstrated at times by everyone in the organization Authentic transformational leadership builds genuine trust between leaders and followers.

 . . . without the continuous commitment,

enforcement and modelling of leadership, standards of business ethics cannot and will not be achieved in organizationsbadly led businesses wind up doing unethical things. Transformational leaders concentrate on terminal values such as integrity and fairness. They see the responsibility for their organizations development and impact on society.

They increase the awareness of what is right, good,

important, and beautiful, when they help to elevate followers needs for achievement and selfactualization, when they foster in followers higher moral maturity, and when they move followers to go beyond their self-interests for the good of their group, organization, or society.

 The truly transformational leader who is seeking the

greatest good for the greatest number and is concerned about doing what is right and honest is likely to avoid stretching the truth or going beyond the evidence for he/she wants to set an example to followers about the value of valid and accurate communication in followers

CONCLUSION
After studying Transformational Leadership for a

while, you may come to the conclusion that there are a lot of technical things to remember to do, and even then you might not get it right. So what is the magical ingredient to leading that makes it work? We develop our own unique and special way of doing and being that really works, and creates the results we are looking for.

Often a setback on a project can trigger a decision to

do what it takes, pay the price, and get it right. Being in a leadership position has many demands, some external, and other internal. Others and our own expectations we need to live up to - needing to be a certain way.