Transformational Leadership in Action

The four dimensions of Transformational Leadership, according to Bass and Alvolio (1994), are known as:

Idealized
Influence

Inspirational
Motivation

Intellectual
Stimulation

Individualised
Consideration

This simply refers to the leader being a role model, one who is respected, trusted and admired. The leader tends to consider the needs of others over his/her own needs. The leader has a high level of integrity and demonstrates consistency.

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The leader inspires and motivates those around her/him and involves them in shaping an ambitious vision (future state). Team spirit is vital to success. The leader engenders high levels of commitment in team members.

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Creativity and innovation is key to success - transformational leaders encourage their team to generate creative solutions to problems and to take risks. Mistakes are viewed as opportunities to learn.

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Transformational leaders lead a team of individuals and as such are aware of their motivations and aspirations. The leader accepts and indeed celebrates differences. The leader acts as a coach in supporting all team members to develop and succeed in achieving greater things.

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Leadership and Management are distinctly different [pdf]. Whilst Avidus promotes a balanced approach, we specialise in the nurturing of transformational leaders.

Transformational Leadership is a theoretical construct, so the language has academic overtones, but don't let this put you off. It is important to highlight the language, both to raise your awareness and prepare you for further reading on the subject. However, our skills lie in making this theory relevant to your everyday practice as a leader through the application of our own model of leadership. The four dimensions of transformational leadership are simplified above.

If your organisation develops transformational leaders, then the following benefits are just some that will be realised.

Idealized
Influence

Inspirational
Motivation

Intellectual
Stimulation

Individualised
Consideration

Respected leaders throughout the organisation

Leaders who act consistently and with integrity

Superb role models

All actions aligned to organisational values

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A culture of innovation and creative thinking

An organisation that values learning

Mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities

A willingness to find solutions and tackle challenges

A culture that promotes a positive outlook

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An understanding of and belief in the organisational vision

Inspirational, enthusiastic leaders

High levels of commitment amongst staff

High performing teams

An organisation that embraces change

A great sense of collaboration and co-operation

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A culture of openness and honesty

Staff that feel valued and rewarded

High levels of staff motivation

Diversity is celebrated

A culture of coaching

Internal talent is capitalised on and promoted accordingly

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