According to Bass (1985) traditional leadership focuses on transactional process which a leader gives something to his/her followers in return for satisfactory effort and performance in their task. This concept focuses on leaders management techniques and interpersonal skills and encourages leaders to adapt their behaviour to the situation at task.
Transformational perspective motivates their 'followers' and develop their opinions for the futures.
Leadership strategy - a holistic approach to leadership
Five-dimensions of leadership
Human leadership - develops positive social relationships, facilitates social interactions and participation and enhances staff commitment and satisfaction.
Structural leadership - develops clear goals and policies, establishes appropriate organisation structure for different roles and holds staff accountable for results
Political leadership -building alliances and coalitions, these are involved in the decision making process and resolves conflicts.
Cultural leadership - inspires and stimulates members to pursue institutional vision and excellent performance.
Educational leadership - provides direction and expert advice on developments of learning, teaching and curriculum.
Leadership for multiple models of educational quality - used to conceptualise, manage and pursue education quality (Cheng and Tam, 1997). This model provides a comprehensive framework for people developing their leadership skills
- Goal developer
- resource developer
- process engineer
- social leader and satisfier
- environmental leader
- supervisor
- organisational developer
A very fitting quote from Schon, 1987; Watkins and Shindell, 1994) staff members' continuous reflection on their actions and learning to improve and enhance their teacher and daily practice becomes a necessity. How true that is of teaching and of this course, the best teacher is an evaluative and reflective teacher...
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