TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND THE SYMBOLIC FRAME

Description

As you review the sources below, consider the following questions (and take notes) while you read:

• What are the key elements of Transformational Leadership theory?
• What are the criticisms and strengths of Transformational Leadership theory?
• What actions do leaders take to implement transformational leadership?
• What expectations do employees have about the transformational leader?

Berkovich, I. (2016). School leaders and transformational leadership theory: Time to part ways? Journal of Educational Administration, 54(5), 609-622.

Kessler, E. H. (2013). Transformational leadership. In Encyclopedia of Management Theory. (pp. 896-899). SAGE Publications, Inc.

Lyon, A. (2020, September 8). Transformational leadership theory [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOkqyg

Assignment

Use the background readings and videos as references to write a 3- to 4-page paper (excluding title page and reference list) that includes the following components:

1. Introduction
2. Describe the major components of Transformational Leadership theory.
3. Describe the strengths and criticisms of the Transformational Leadership theory.
4. Reflect on the application of transformational leadership in your current or future educational setting.
   1. How is this theory useful to a leader/manager?
   2. How is this theory useful to organizational success or student success?
5. Conclusion

Expectations

Your work should be written with the following points in mind.

1. • This paper should be at least 3 pages, not counting the title page and reference page.
   • A clear introduction that orients a reader to the essay main content and the main points discussed should be provided.
   • A well-developed, well-balanced essay body that develops each point in its own paragraph should be included.
   • A concise conclusion that summarizes the whole essay should also be included.
   • Include at least three references. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it must be enclosed in quotes.
   • The references should be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section. Follow the APA Style® format; see www.apa.org.
   • At least one in-text citation must be provided for each reference.
   • A reference page which follows APA requirements should be included.
   • The essay should be organized in a clear and coherent manner.
   • The paper should be double spaced with font size of 12.