Transformational leadership strongly enhances team creativity and innovation by empowering members, with mixed-methods evidence supporting positive associations under corporate affairs.
Authors
Dawit Jabo, Dilla University, Ethiopia
Shashi Kant, Lovely Professional University, India
Rakesh Kumar Gautam, Lovely Professional University, India
Shashank Mittal, Associate Professor, Jindal Global Business School, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India
Mohit Verma, Assistant Professor, Jindal Global Law School O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India
Bhumika Ray, Assistant Professor, Jindal Global Business School, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India
Summary
The main purpose of this chapter is to investigate the associations among leadership approaches, particularly transformational style of leadership, creativity of society, as well as innovation under corporate state of affairs. The investigation uses the approach of mixed methods, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. Quantitative data is collected using validated scales to assess leadership approaches, creativity of society, and the level of innovation among participants from various organizations. High quality interviews with leaders and team members give an additional idea of their tacit knowledge and their perception concerning the influence of leadership on creativity. The outcomes manifest a strong positive association among transformational style of leadership and creativity of society as well as innovation. Transformative leaders can greatly augment your creative team by empowering them.
Published in: Driving Transformational Innovation With Social Creativity
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