The Lion King | 5
Theme Story
transformational leadership and ethics
in the workplace, in our business and
ascertain its viability.
The results will suggest if transforma-
tional leadership and its dimensions
are significantly related to ethics at
the workplace and ensure that same
is practiced and applied especially by
developing and articulating a vision,
providing individualized support and
acting as role models.
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND
CHANGE
A transformational leader acts as a
vehicle for innovation in organisa-
tions and for change in individuals. It
is all about implementing new ideas:
These individuals continually change
themselves, they stay flexible and
adaptable, and continually improve
those around them. Hence, transforma-
tional leaders must have a vested role
in strategic planning to accomplish their
goal of change. They should adopt the
view that shareholders are best served
when the organisation fully meets the
needs of its customers: value for money,
providing quality products, on-time
delivery and responsiveness.
In describing other qualities of transfor-
mational leaders in different fields of
endeavour ranging from the military, to
business, to politics as a viable model
for any serious organization, there are
some qualities that are needed as
stated below:
Charisma:
This is one of those leadership
qualities that are hard to define like
beauty; you know it when you experi-
ence it.
Vision:
This involves the creation of
a compelling picture of the future,
a desired future state that people
identify with. By creating this vision, the
leader provides a means for people to
develop commitment, a common goal
around which to rally, and a way for
people to feel successful.
Intellectual stimulation:
Transforma-
tional leaders show new ways of looking
at old problems, they challenge the
existing boundaries and the mental
constraints that people develop for
themselves.
Inspiration:
To inspire is difficult, it is as
much a psychological force as one of
motivation.
Collaborative leader:
A transforma-
tional leader is a collaborative leader
who follows a team-based approach:
a patient approach to decision-mak-
ing because changing a culture takes
time, an ability to reflect on the past
and use experience to make decisions
and develop strategies for achieving
competitive advantage, follow through
and accountability; using detailed infor-
mation to understand the internal and
external environments and develop
proactive strategies to succeed in
today's complex and dynamic global
environment.
Transformational leaders have a high
degree of personal humility and use
their team to learn from experience
and develop comprehensive strategies
and plans that address the complex-
ities of achieving and sustaining high
performance.
A transformational leader is one who
models ethical behaviour. He or she
establishes an ethical tone at the top.
Employees want to work for an organ-
ization and a leader they believe in,
respect, trust, and fully expect to be
treated fairly in the performance evalu-
ation system.
