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Transformational leadership and the nurse executive
1College of Nursing, University of Akron, Ohio.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|April 1, 1990
Summary
Effective nurse executive leadership combines transformational and transactional qualities. A study found that excellent nurse executives predominantly exhibit transformational leadership while also utilizing transactional skills.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Leadership
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Effective nurse executive leadership is crucial in the current healthcare landscape.
- Understanding leadership styles is key to optimizing healthcare delivery and staff performance.
- Both transformational and transactional leadership theories offer insights into executive effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the predominant leadership styles of excellent nurse executives.
- To determine the extent to which nurse executives utilize transformational versus transactional leadership.
- To identify the key leadership qualities essential for successful nurse executive roles.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative study was conducted involving excellent nurse executives.
- Data was collected from nurse executives and their immediate staff members.
- Leadership styles were assessed based on established transformational and transactional leadership criteria.
Main Results:
- All nurse executives studied were predominantly transformational leaders.
- Nurse executives also demonstrated proficiency in transactional leadership skills.
- A blend of both leadership styles was observed in effective nurse executives.
Conclusions:
- Successful nurse executive leadership is characterized by a strong transformational approach.
- Transactional leadership skills complement transformational qualities in effective nurse executives.
- Developing both leadership styles can enhance nurse executive performance and impact.