The influence of transformational leadership on organisational change in the mining industry
Elton Vakira · Paul Nemashakwe ORCID ↗ · Gideon Muzhingi
International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science · 2026 · Vol. 15 / Issue 5 · 121-133
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Abstract
Transformational leadership has been touted by several scholars as the real deal in necessitating organisational change. The approach encourages, inspires and motivates followers to be innovative and create change that necessitates growth and shapes organisational success. While several studies have confirmed that leadership plays a crucial role in effective change management, very few have gone further to identify the specific leadership style(s) necessary for effective change management. As such, the study sought to assess the influence of transformational leadership on organisational change in the mining industry with specific reference to ABC Mine in Zimbabwe. Guided by the interpretivism research philosophy and the inductive approach, the study adopted a qualitative research design where primary data was collected through semi structured interviews from 26 participants chosen through purposive sampling. The study found that transformational leaders act as key influencers in driving organisational change by fostering trust, inclusivity, and collaboration. It was also found that transformational leaders effectively address and mitigate employee resistance to change by fostering open communication and psychological safety. The study concluded that transformational leadership is effective and necessary in managing organisational change. The study also concluded that employee engagement and involvement, personalised employee relations and continuous training are key practices necessary for facilitating organisational change implementation.
Keywords: {'name': 'Leadership'}, {'name': 'Organisational Change'}, {'name': 'Transformational Leadership'}
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Elton Vakira
Lupane State University
Paul Nemashakwe
Catholic University of Zimbabwe
Gideon Muzhingi
Gids Martz Industrial Supplies
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