What is Transformational Leadership? Beyond Day-to-Day Leadership

Transformational leadership, introduced by James McGregor Burns, contrasts with transactional leadership by focusing on visionary change and empowerment. Bernard Bass expanded on these ideas, identifying four key capabilities: inspirational motivation, individualised attention, intellectual stimulation, and idealised influence. An additional insight is the ability to discern trends and make forecasts. Transformational leadership is crucial for project managers to lead more challenging and exciting projects.

What is the distinction between transactional leadership and transformational leadership?

Describe the four capabilities of transformational leadership as articulated by Bernard Bass.

How does intellectual stimulation contribute to transformational leadership?

What role does idealized influence play in transformational leadership?

Explain the importance of developing transformational leadership capabilities in project management.