THE INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP IN TRANSFORMING ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE
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Transformational leadership, Organizational culture, Adaptability, change managementAbstract
One of the most important aspects of any organization's identity and how it functions is its culture. In this abstract, the Researcher will explore how leadership is essential in the ever-changing world of organisational culture. Based on a comprehensive literature analysis and supported by data, this research highlights the multi-faceted role of leadership in accelerating organisational culture shifts. Leadership has an impact on several important areas, as shown by the research. At the outset, it delves into the role of leaders as cultural architects, who articulate and disseminate the organization's fundamental principles, standards, and conduct in service of its goals and vision. Secondly, it delves into how leadership plays a crucial role in creating an environment that encourages creativity, flexibility, and inclusion. This, in turn, helps organisations to flourish in a constantly changing commercial world. Leadership is also heavily emphasised in this study as it pertains to change management. Furthermore, the study highlights the significance of ethical leadership in establishing a company's moral compass by illuminating the ethical elements of leadership's influence on culture. This research delves at the potential and obstacles that leadership encounters in fostering a culture that goes beyond borders, embraces sustainability, and is socially responsible in an era where global connectedness and social responsibility are on the rise. It is important for leaders to both respond to and influence the changing cultural milieu of their organisations because of the two-way nature of the link between leadership and culture. Leadership strategies that drive cultural change, enhance organisational performance, and foster a positive workplace environment contribute to the long-term success and sustainability of organisations in diverse sectors. This research offers valuable insights for scholars and practitioners alike.
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