Abstract
The level of change readiness among individuals, groups, and in organisations ultimately depends on the leadership style of the leader and how the followers react toward the anticipated change. Transformative leaders are more likely to be part of organisation change, empowering those around them to accept and even embrace the changes, knowing that they will be supported throughout the change process. The aim of this study was to explore the influence of transformative leadership on organisation change readiness within a public school. This study was conducted in a high school in Port Elizabeth using a qualitative approach. I used the methods of a focus group and semi-structured individual interviews to gather data. I analysed my data thematically. From the study findings it emerged that the participants were exposed to a transformative leadership style within the school. The participants shared personal examples of how they were mentored, molded, and even drawn to this type of leadership. They also felt that collaborative decision making was encouraged and they had freedom to exercise leadership as they were given projects to oversee. The transformative leadership style allowed them to embrace and value change in the organisation.
M.Ed. (Educational Leadership and Management)