Creating a Positive Organizational Culture through Transformational Leadership
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Positive Organizational Culture, Transformational Leadership, Clear Vision, Empowerment and SupportAbstract
This study examined the transformational qualities of leaders and their impact on organizational culture within schools. A total of 371 participants were proportionately sampled across four schools. Based on the findings, the following recommendations were made:Implement Leadership Development Programs: Focus on enhancing emotional intelligence, effective communication, and adaptability among school leaders to foster a more responsive and supportive environment.Enhance Cultural Competence and Adaptive Management: Develop initiatives aimed at increasing cultural awareness and flexibility within leadership practices to better address diverse school communities.Seek Employee Feedback: Regularly gather input from staff to identify gaps in leadership effectiveness and pinpoint areas that require improvement.Launch Mentorship Programs: Pair less experienced leaders with seasoned transformational leaders to promote knowledge transfer and create a nurturing leadership culture within schools.
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