Based on empirical research, theoretical frameworks and practice examples, this book presents a deep dive into the topic of transformational leadership. In particular, it investigates whether participants in transformational leader courses will practice more potent transformation leader qualities after completion of the courses than before. It examines which elements of leadership development can describe what happens in this intervention, as well as whether there is any covariation between transformation leadership and Sternberg's learning style, and the role that a coach plays in the development of transformational leadership.
An engaging and valuable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners, the book includes pluralistic frameworks, conceptual tools, and lessons for further work. It covers exciting issues for the technical, social, and managerial professions involved in collaborative creative work across disciplines.
Author(s): Stig Ytterstad, Johan Olaisen
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 224
City: Cham
Acknowledgment
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
1: Introduction
Transformational Leadership
Organizational Change
Transformational Leadership in the Perspective of Mission and Vision
Purpose
Contribution
Structure
References
2: An Overview of Perspectives of Transformational Leadership
Introduction
Transformational Leadership
An Elaboration of Transformational Leadership
The Rest of the Full-Scale Model
Active Management-by-Exception
Passive Management-by-Exceptions
Charismatic Leadership
Trait Theories
Summary
References
3: Can Learning Style Contribute to a More Understanding of the Intervention?
Learning Style
Definitions
The Relationship Between Cognitive Style and Learning Style
Cognitive Style and Leadership Behavior
Research on Cognitive Style
Sternberg’s Learning Styles
The 14 Individual Thinking Styles
The Three Functional Styles
The Level Styles
The Scope Styles
The Orienteering Styles
The Research on Sternberg’s Learning Styles
The Discussion Around Learning Style
References
4: Reflection on the Value of Using a Longitudinal Mixed Method
Methodological Considerations on Intervention
Method and Teaching
Triangulation
Longitudinal Design
Methodological Considerations
Validity and Reliability
Qualitative Validity
Qualitative Reliability
Quantitative Validity
Representativeness
Quantitative Reliability
Empirical Data
The Intervention Group
Control Group
Selecting the Control Group
Limitations
Instruments for Collecting Data
MLQ 5x
Norwegian Learning Style (LS) Test
References
5: Pre-intervention Data
Analysis of MLQ 5x
Analysis of Learning Style
LS—Intervention Versus Control (Pre)
Aspects of Learning
Summary
References
6: Post-process: Any Changes?
The Expected Result on MLQ 5x
What Changes Are There on MLQ 5x from Pre to Post?
Descriptions
The Intervention Groups
The Control Groups
Changes from Pre to Post
Idealized Influence (Behavior)
Inspirational Motivation
Intellectual Stimulation
Laissez-faire Leadership
Qualitative Post-survey
Leadership Development: An Elaboration
A Learning Aspect
How Learning Is Preferred: Empirical Evidence Tells
Learning with Others or Alone?
Learn Something New or More from Something Familiar?
Hierarchic or Anarchic?
See What Has Been Learned from All Sides
The Role of Coaching in Leadership Development
The Coaches’ History
Coachees’ Experiences
Necessary Transformational Leader Competencies?
Mental Models
To Be Able to Create Visions
Summary of the Main Findings
References
7: The Why: Is the Connection Between the Leadership and Learning Styles the Answer?
What Elements Explain Leadership Development?
Feedback
Is Structure Important in Learning Processes?
What Place Does Coaching Have in the Development of Transformational Leadership?
Does Reflection Play a Role in Leadership Development?
Summary
References
8: The Relationship Between Sternberg’s Learning Style and Transformational Leadership
Theoretical Connections Between Transformational Leadership and Sternberg’s Learning Styles?
Expectations for Correlations Between Learning Style and MLQ 5x
Summary
References
9: Learning Style: An Analysis
Introduction
LS: Intervention Versus Control (pre)
Correlations on Learning Style and MLQ 5x
The Findings for the Intervention and the Control Group
A Different Angle on Learning Style
Summary
References
10: How Can the Use of Sternberg’s Learning Style Add Understanding to Leadership Development?
Discussion About the Covariation Between Transformational Leadership and Learning Style
Inspirational Influence (Attribute)
Idealized Influence (Behavior)
Inspirational Motivation
Intellectual Stimulation
Individual Consideration
Laissez-faire
References
11: The Ideas of Knowledge Work of the Future and the Practice of the Ideas for Future Knowledge Work
Introduction
How Will Digital Transformation Change the Future of Work?
The Literature Review
Propositions
Originality and Value of the Study
Research Questions
Design/Methodology
Corporate Findings
The Dynamic Sharing Economy of the Future
The Future Socio-technological Systems
The Skill-based Technology
The Future Workplace
Education
Attitudes
Team Work
Organizational Structure and Project Work
The Pipeline
The Working Landscape
Working Greener
Reward System
Leadership
Corporate Conclusion
What Skills Are Needed in the Future of Work?
The Future World Perspective
Discussion
The Other Way Around Discussion
Highlights
Future Framework
Conclusion and the Way Ahead
References
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Index
