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Published: 06 December 2024

How Transformational Leadership Enhancing School's Performance: A Systematic Literature Review

Ardin Sianipar, Ayu Yulianti Putri

Universitas Pelita Harapan, Indonesia

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10.31014/aior.1993.07.04.537

Pages: 200-213

Keywords: Transformation Leadership, Enhancing Performance, School’s Performance

Abstract

This study aims to systematically review the literature on how transformational leadership can improve school performance, as well as identify the factors that play a role in the effectiveness of such leadership in the educational environment. Using a systematic literature review (SLR) of empirical articles from leading journals in the past five years, the study filtered and encoded key findings to understand the influence of transformational leadership. The findings show that transformational leadership significantly impacts improving school performance through teacher motivation, collaborative culture development, and increased staff commitment. Trust, collegial support, and the school climate often mediate these effects. The main limitation of this study is that the scope of the data is limited by periods and geographical regions, which may affect the generalization of the findings. Further research is recommended to explore the long-term impact and integrate cross-cultural perspectives. These results guide school leaders and policymakers for effective leadership strategies to improve performance.

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