Transformational leadership: is this still relevant to clinical leaders?
David K H LoJudy McKimmAlex TillPublished in: British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005) (2019)
Transformational leadership theory has been at the centre of health-care leadership research for the past three decades, has had a tangible influence on the evolution of NHS leadership development strategies, and is still evident in current frameworks. This article provides an overview of the key concepts and weaknesses of transformational leadership theory and discusses its relevance within the context of the NHS working environment.