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1. What is Transformational Leadership?!2. Timeline3. Objective4. Behavior5. Components6. Benefits7. Limitations8. Conclusions

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TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIPTRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP "Transformational leaders stimulate and inspire their followers to achieve extraordinary

outcomes and, in the process, develop their followers? own leadership capacity. Theseleaders help followers to grow and develop by responding to followers? individual needs byempowering them and aligning the objectives and goals of the individual followers, theleader, the group,and the larger organisation "

(Bass & Riggio, 2006).

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIPTRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP"is a leadership style where one or more persons engage with others in

such a way that leaders and followers raise one another to higherlevels of motivation and morality "

James MacGregor Burns James MacGregor Burns

A A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER's GOALTRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER's GOAL

To inspire followers to share the leaders? valuesand connect with the leader?s vision.

"None of us is as good as all of us!""None of us is as good as all of us!"

Transformation LeadershipTransformation LeadershipBehavioursBehaviours ? ?

EncourageEncouragethe heartthe heart

EnableEnableothersothersto actto act

ChallengChallenge thee theprocessprocess

Inspire aInspire asharedsharedvisionvision

ModelModelthe waythe way

COMPONENTS the 4 I'sCOMPONENTS the 4 I's

Leader serves

as an ideal role

model for

followers and is

admired for

this

Idealizedinfluence Inspirational

MotivationIntellectual

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leaders have the

ability to inspire

and motivate

followers

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demonstrategenuine concern

for the needs andfeelings of

followers whichbrings out thebest effortsfrom each

Transformational

leaders challenges

followers to be

innovative and

creative

STEPS for STEPS for Transformational LeadershipTransformational LeadershipDeveloping Vision

Starts with creating visionVision that is exciting and can attract potential

followersSelling the Vision

Constantly sell the vision and build a strong network of highpotential

Leading the changeTransformation leaders remain in the fore-front during

actionAlways visible and stand up to be counted Bolster followers with commitment and enthusiasm

PERSONALITY && PERSONALITY && EFFECTSEFFECTSPersonality Characteristics

DominantDesire to influenceConfidentStrong Values

BehaviorsSets strong role modelShows competenceArticulates goals and sets highexpectations

Effects on FollowersTrust in leader?s ideology Identification withleaderUnquestioning acceptance Emotional InvolvementAffection towards leader Heightened goal

BenefitsBenefitsWidely researched intuitive appeal

Focuses on the follower too

Emphasis on followers? needs, values, and morals

Enthusiastic work atmosphere

Innovations

Higher output and efficiency

Develops future leaders

People will work for leader even if monetary compensation isless

CriticismsCriticismsLacks conceptual clarity.

The measurement scale does not always distinguish clearly among factors.

It is a trait theory rather than a behavioral theory.

Tends to be elitist and antidemocratic.

Has a heroic leadership bias.

May not work on all levels of the organization.

Has the potential to be abused.

SO, SO, TO SUM UP:TO SUM UP: SolutionClarification

Positiveremarks Satisfaction

Higherperformance

Groups underTransformational

LeadershipLead and inspire people. Don't tryto manage and manipulate people.Inventories can be managed but

people must be lead.

------ Ross Perot Ross PerotExtraEffort

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Structure

James MacGregor BurnsJames MacGregor Burns

(1978) (1978) ?Leaders and followers make each other to advance to

a higher level of moral and motivation."

Through the strength of their vision and personality,transformational leaders are able to inspire followersto change expectations, perceptions, and motivations to

work towards common goals.

The Dark Side of TransformationalThe Dark Side of TransformationalLeadership Leadership

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