Transformational Leadership and Open Innovation

Evidence from the Dubai Public Sector

Abstract

The rapid advancement of technology use in government organization leads to the potential of a collaborative model for governance and boosts a creative institutional environment. With the changing dynamics in the workplace environment there is a need to change workplace environment, leadership is necessary to create a culture that complements creativity. Transformation leadership emphasizes on open innovation, organization change, operational efficiency, motivation, knowledge sharing and engagement of all stakeholders if applied appropriately.

This study examines the relationship between transformational leadership role and enhancement of open innovation through silo busting for organizational performance, The Data were collected through a structured survey, purposive sampling from 293 government employees in Dubai. Findings reveal transformational leadership promotes information sharing and innovative practice leading to silo reduction in an organization. Similarly, leadership-based programs enhance innovation to mitigate the negative effect of silos in organizational efficiency and performance.