Transformational leadership – an academic case study
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose is to present a case study on transformational leadership.
Design/methodology/approach
It adopts the 4 I's of Bernard M. Bass, the leadership researcher – individualized consideration, intellectual stimulation, inspirational motivation and idealized influence.
Findings
It emphasizes that leaders have to act according to the situation, with more emphasis on transformational leadership, for motivating their people and institutions to achieve their goals and objectives.
Practical implications
It stresses the importance of accepting feedback and making bold decisions, to ensure the longevity of an academic institution and achieve academic excellence.
Social implications
It provides an example of a passionate academic leader who leads from the front through his visionary leadership.
Originality/value
It describes how to turn around an educational institution through academic leadership.
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Citation
Rao, M.S. (2014), "Transformational leadership – an academic case study", Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol. 46 No. 3, pp. 150-154. https://doi.org/10.1108/ICT-07-2013-0043
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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