EXAMINING THE CORRELATION BETWEEN PRINCIPALS' TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION, AND FACULTY PERFORMANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF BENGALURU, INDIA
This research article explores the impact of transformational leadership exhibited by principals on innovation and faculty performance within higher educational institutions in Bengaluru, India. The study gathered data from 505 faculty members across ten institutions of varying sizes, ranging from small to large. Through rigorous statistical analysis, the results demonstrate a significant positive correlation between transformational leadership and both innovation and faculty performance. These findings underscore the importance of fostering transformational leadership qualities among principals to enhance innovative behavior and performance among faculty members. The article concludes by discussing practical implications for educational institutions in Bengaluru, emphasizing strategies to cultivate effective leadership for sustainable academic excellence.
Transformational Leadership, Innovation, Performance, Principal, Higher Education, Faculty.