D1 B2 (15min pres)
Tracks
Track B | Ballroom 2 (recorded for In-person & digital)
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 |
| 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Stream B | Ballroom 2 |
Overview
How transformational leadership dimensions facilitate learning opportunities in hybrid work environments. (Timothy Bednall)
Presenter
Dr Timothy Bednall
Associate Professor
Swinburne University Of Technology
How transformational leadership dimensions facilitate learning opportunities in hybrid work environments
4:15 PM - 4:30 PMAuthor(s)
Weber, Ellen (1)
Bednall, Timothy C. (2)
Büttgen, Marion (1)
Mynarek, Felix (1)
(1) University of Hohenheim
(2) Swinburne University of Technology
Bednall, Timothy C. (2)
Büttgen, Marion (1)
Mynarek, Felix (1)
(1) University of Hohenheim
(2) Swinburne University of Technology
Abstract
Informal learning, characterized by task-related learning (i.e., learning through reflection and experimentation) and interactional learning (i.e., learning from colleagues and supervisors), is an important source for employees to acquire new knowledge and skills. However, hybrid work environments might affect the opportunities for informal learning as they restrict employees’ interactions with co-workers and supervisors, thereby creating barriers for learning. Although research has shown that transformational leadership is key in supporting employees’ informal learning in traditional work settings, little is known about whether it is still effective in hybrid work environments. To address this research gap, we conducted a multi-wave study examining the impact of transformational leadership in organizations employing a hybrid work model. Our findings reveal that intellectual stimulation is an especially important dimension by simultaneously influencing both informal learning categories, making this dimension the main driver of employees’ informal learning activities. Surprisingly, we reveal a universalist perspective regarding the effectiveness of the transformational leadership dimensions, meaning that they are effective regardless of whether employees work in face-to-face or remote settings. Moreover, the findings emphasize the importance of employees engaging in informal learning processes in the workplace, especially by learning from their supervisors, to boost their performance.
Learning outcomes
At the conclusion of the event, attendees will be able to:
* Understand the different types of informal learning activities, as depicted in Nikolova et al. (2014)
* Identify the transformational leadership dimensions most closely linked to different kinds of informal learning opportunities
* Apply these insights in hybrid work settings, based on an understanding of how hybrid work influences the impact of transformational leadership
* Understand the different types of informal learning activities, as depicted in Nikolova et al. (2014)
* Identify the transformational leadership dimensions most closely linked to different kinds of informal learning opportunities
* Apply these insights in hybrid work settings, based on an understanding of how hybrid work influences the impact of transformational leadership
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Dr Timothy Colin Bednall is an Associate Professor of Management at Swinburne University of Technology and a Behavioural Scientist working for Deloitte Global. He previously worked at the Australian School of Business at the University of New South Wales. He has also worked in industry for the Australian Red Cross Blood Service and Chandler Macleod. Dr Bednall is a registered psychologist, with an area of practice endorsement in organisational psychology. He is the former national Chair of the APS College of Organisational Psychologists (2015-2018). Dr Bednall's broad research area is employee learning and wellbeing. Dr Bednall also has a strong interest in education in advanced research methods, machine learning and artificial intelligence. He has taught courses on experimental design, structural equation modelling, multilevel analysis, longitudinal analysis, meta-analysis and Monte Carlo simulations.
