Transactional vs. Transformational Leadership

A comparison of transactional and transformational leadership styles, based on Johnson and Hackman's book. We will explore the characteristics, examples, advantages, and disadvantages of each style, using examples from popular culture and real-world scenarios.

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Program Modules

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Introduction to Leadership Styles

An introduction to the concept of leadership styles and the scope of the program.

Introductory Routine

Daily

Watch the intro video

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Transactional Leadership

Explore the concept of transactional leadership, its characteristics, examples (Bill Belichick, Magneto, Johnny Lawrence), advantages, and disadvantages.

Contingent Rewards

Weekly

Learn about contingent reward and its role in transactional leadership.

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Management by Exception

Weekly

Understand the concept of management-by-exception and its implications.

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Examples of Transactional Leaders

Weekly

Think about the examples of Magneto, Bill Belichick and Johnny Lawrence.

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Transformational Leadership

Examine transformational leadership, its characteristics, examples (Ann Hathaway, Professor X, Daniel LaRusso), advantages, and disadvantages.

Higher-Level Needs

Weekly

Learn how transformational leaders try to help followers fulfil those next two level needs, those higher levels, that esteem and self-actualization.

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Examples of Transformational Leaders

Weekly

Think about the examples of Anne Hathaway, Professor X and Daniel LaRusso.

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Comparison and Critique

Compare and contrast transactional and transformational leadership, considering their advantages, disadvantages, and potential applications.

Advantages of each

Weekly

Identify advantages of transactional and transformational leadership.

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Disadvantages of each

Weekly

Identify disavantages of transactional and transformational leadership.

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Reflection

Weekly

Reflect on your personal preference.

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