Collective Knowledge about Transformational Leadership

Your Group's Assignment:  When you have completed your reading and web search, collectively respond to the questions below in preparation to "teach" your concept with your original "home group."

Using This Wiki

1. Select a recorder.
2. Recorder will enter in the space below the group's collective knowledge in each category. While the recorder is entering text into the wiki, group members stand behind, providing input!
3. To add text, click on the "Edit Page" button at the top left. You will be prompted to enter a password. The password is the name of our program. You will also be asked to enter your name so we can know who edited the page.
4. After you have logged in with a password and your first name, insert your cursor where you want to begin typing, and begin!
5. Don't forget to click the "Save" button at the bottom of your screen occasionally!
6. When you are finished, click on the Log Out link in the upper right hand corner of the page.

NOTE: Feel free to delete these instructions once you have read them!

Define the Theory

By definition transformational leaders are charismatic and inspirational because of their leadership passion.  They appeal to followers on an emotional level and seek to understand and then transform.  They are flexible and adaptable and continuously implement "new" ideas.  They believe in others and seek to improve those around them.  They are people with vision and passion who tend to see the "big picture" and surround themselves with detail orientated people to avoid failure.

The downfall to transfromational leadership lies within the leaders enthusiasm and zest for change.  They truly must communicate effectively with their followers, motivate, nurture and involve constituents, only after accurately assessing the climate for change.  Building competency and credibility will promote organizational buy-in and effective change.   

Who are the proponents?