Transformational leadership is the process of inspiring and motivating staff to leave their comfort zone, develop new ideas and take risks to achieve collective or individual goals. It is based on principles of clear communication, trust and collaboration, which encourages further innovation and progress for any organisation. Transformational leadership is particularly useful when dealing with complex, rapidly changing or highly competitive environments, motivating staff to think outside the box and strive for excellence. This type of leadership is grounded in an ethical framework and is focused on effectively managing change within a given organisation.

See also: power dynamics, social change, decision making, systemic transformation, personal transformation