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AbstractPrevious research implies that the transformational potential of extraordinary experiences arises from the engagement with the experiential context, although we still do not know how this process happens and to what extent it changes consumers. In this article, we explore the processes by which consumers transform themselves through extraordinary experiences and the characteristics of such a transformation. Based on a three‐year ethnography in the context of marathon running, we identified the three processes that engender consumer transformation: the physical transformation process, the mental transformation process, and the discursive transformation process. These processes are sheltered by the transformational escape, defined as the consumption setting that integrates structural and antistructural features through the engagement of consumers' routine with the extraordinary experience, enabling consumer transformation. We extend current theorizations by revealing the dynamics that elongate extraordinary experience duration, enable the dynamic between routine and extraordinary experience, and enlarge the reach of consumer transformation.

AbstractThis is an exploratory study of leadership, organizational culture, and organizational innovativeness in a sample of nonprofit human service organizations: Associations of Retarded Citizens. Although leadership has been held out as one of the most important predictors of innovation, this study found it was not correlated with organizational innovativeness. Examination of the relationships between leadership and cultural variables provided some alternative explanations for this finding. Positive relationships among transformational leadership, organizational values, and cultural consensus (degree of agreement among employees on those values) indicate that leadership practices employed in this sample created strong cultural consensus around values that may inhibit innovation. These findings suggest that examining the link between leadership and organizational culture is important for understanding how leadership and innovation are related. This article sets out practical implications, based on the results of the study, that may help nonprofit managers create workplaces supportive of innovation.

The subject of this article achieved by combining "transformational Leadership" and "Philosophical mindset", two important and affective issues in educational management and curriculum areas and its application in education teachers' performance. Transformational Leadership (management) theory offered by Burns (1978) in order to explain the behavior of group of Leaders and managers that connecting powerful motivational mutual relations with followers. Philosophical mindset is the way of thinking of correct function which has three dimensions: Comprehensiveness, penetration and flexibility, that offered by Philip, J. Smith (2016).
Methods: In this paper we examine the philosophical spirit in the transformational leadership and philosophical mindset with functional wisdom features, attention to self actualization, future favorable theoretical and practical prospects according to the present (here and now), reasonable daubt, curiosity, wide visibility, tolerance, seeking progress and unity of the personality.
Findings: Application of transformational Leadership and philosophical mindset in education teachers leads to improve correct, logical and creative scientifically thinking in them and eventually transfer these concepts to students.
Results: This type of application relate the immediate issues to distant targets, intelligent rational behavior, avoid accelerated decisions, attention to the levels of psychological needs, logical and positive communication with students, attention to solving the problems, and logical distance from Clear definition of doing duties and having desirable work ethic.

The Arctic is changing rapidly, and there are many indications that the region is in the midst of transformational change. While some of the focus relates to impacts of climate change, rapid economic development and the potential for shifts in political and social structures in the region have also been in the limelight. This article looks at the circumpolar Arctic as a potential case of aregime shift in a large-scale social–ecological system that includes reinforcing feedbacks. A special focus is placed on governance structures, as these play an important role in social negotiations on the relationship between societies and the environment. While climate change is often portrayed as a driver of social change in the Arctic, it does not appear that the ongoing changes in the biophysical features of the Arctic region have rocked current circumpolar governance structures out of kilter. On the contrary, the ongoing climate-related changes, in particular sea ice decline, appear to have reinforced political commitment to existing legal structures. Major past social regime shifts have mainly been related to access to resources and national identity ideology, withpolitical dynamics reinforced at times by military security considerations.(Published: November 2016)Citation: A.E. Nilsson and T. Koivurova. ''Transformational Change and Regime Shifts in the Circumpolar Arctic.'' Arctic Review on Law and Politics, Vol. 7, No. 2, 2016, pp. 179–195. http://dx.doi.org/10.17585/arctic.v7.532

The Arctic is changing rapidly, and there are many indications that the region is in the midst of transformational change. While some of the focus relates to impacts of climate change, rapid economic development and the potential for shifts in political and social structures in the region have also been in the limelight. This article looks at the circumpolar Arctic as a potential case of aregime shift in a large-scale social–ecological system that includes reinforcing feedbacks. A special focus is placed on governance structures, as these play an important role in social negotiations on the relationship between societies and the environment. While climate change is often portrayed as a driver of social change in the Arctic, it does not appear that the ongoing changes in the biophysical features of the Arctic region have rocked current circumpolar governance structures out of kilter. On the contrary, the ongoing climate-related changes, in particular sea ice decline, appear to have reinforced political commitment to existing legal structures. Major past social regime shifts have mainly been related to access to resources and national identity ideology, withpolitical dynamics reinforced at times by military security considerations.(Published: November 2016)Citation: A.E. Nilsson and T. Koivurova. ''Transformational Change and Regime Shifts in the Circumpolar Arctic.'' Arctic Review on Law and Politics, Vol. 7, No. 2, 2016, pp. 179–195. http://dx.doi.org/10.17585/arctic.v7.532

This study explored how transformational leaders can enhance volunteers' proactive behavior in an all‐volunteer nonprofit organization. Based on Parker, Bindl, and Strauss's model of motivation, it was hypothesized that role breadth self‐efficacy, work values (self‐direction/stimulation and universalism/benevolence), and positive affect would mediate the transformational leadership—proactive behavior relationship. Data came from 141 volunteers in Brazilian chapters of an international not‐for‐profit organization. The model was tested using structural equation modeling, with mediation hypotheses tested by estimating the indirect effects using bias‐corrected intervals. Comparative fit index (.97) and standardized root mean square residual (.05) fit statistics indicate the model is plausible. These findings contribute to the understanding of the role that leaders play in increasing followers' proactive behavior in volunteer organizations.

Internationalisation is increasingly important in the social work curriculum. With globalisation and international resettlement, social workers require competencies to work locally with diverse populations as well as overseas. Study abroad experiences are used to enhance international content, cultural sensitivity and self-awareness in curricula. This article evaluates an Australian study tour focussing on students' perspectives. Indications are that it was effective in enhancing cultural sensitivity, understanding of factors contributing to inequity, the lived experience of poverty, personal growth and professional identity. For students, it was a valued and transformational learning experience.

The article analyzes the impact of the digitalization of the economy and the transformation of public administration on the provision of judicial activities, as well as the prospects for the development of the legal profession and education. Actual examples of innovative processes of legal proceedings are given, the effectiveness of the activities of the judiciary of the Russian Federation during the COVID-crisis is analyzed.

From precision medicine to pandemics, from value-based healthcare to stakeholder engagement, European health systems are facing unprecedented change. How can health managers cope with these challenges and what skills and competencies will they need to deliver transformational change in the 'new normality'? This original volume presents a blueprint for Health Management 2.0 and helps set a path for long-term health system sustainability. Along with a comparative European framework to illustrate current developments in health management, the authors also highlight five key change drivers: integration; personalization; empowerment; digitalization; and life sciences, and examine how each is enabling the development of health systems that are fundamentally different from those of today. With fresh insights for managers, educators, researchers and policy makers, Health Management 2.0 promotes a modern interdisciplinary and dynamic approach to health leadership and management - one that focuses on skills and competencies - and outlines international best practice for future teaching and training.

PurposeTo begin understanding how best to develop and train Emirati women so they can become more influential in business, government, and the community, research was conducted that explores the backgrounds and experiences of these women in learning environments. The purpose of this paper is to explore how college students are transformed through their learning experiences, and this paper reports on two categories: backgrounds (i.e. confidence, learning environment, lack of previous opportunities, and family support) and personal and professional development (i.e. confidence, personal responsibility for learning, and skills and competency development).Design/methodology/approachIn‐depth qualitative interviews (using the phenomenological methodology) were conducted with Emirati students at a women's college in Abu Dhabi.FindingsThis paper presents findings related to four of the ten stages in Mezirow's perspective transformation process: disorienting dilemma, critical assessment of assumptions, acquisition of knowledge and skills, and building competence and self‐confidence in new roles, behaviors, or relationships. This is a portion of the full study that demonstrates that these women have experienced ongoing transformational learning experiences during college.Research limitations/implicationsThe exploratory nature of this study and the self‐selection of participants limit the generalizability of this study.Originality/valueThis paper provides helpful insights for educators, scholars, and practitioners to help them more effectively design successful developmental programs for Emirati women in educational and non‐educational settings. Understanding more about their lives and journeys toward and during higher education can provide new perspectives that will be helpful in developing future competency‐building programs for Emirati women.

Innere Kündigung ist nicht nur ein Problem der Polizei. Aber auch in der Polizei finden sich innerlich Gekündigte. Sie haben Einfluss auf den Erfolg bzw. Nichterfolg polizeilichen Handelns und sie frustrieren die übergroße Mehrheit der hochengagierten Kolleginnen und Kollegen, denen die Gewährleistung einer hohen öffentlichen Ordnung und Sicherheit wichtig ist. Zudem ist es kaum möglich, sich von solchen Mitarbeitenden zu trennen. Ein Mangel an Identifikation und Engagement rechtfertigt bei Beamtinnen und Beamten auf Lebenszeit nur äußerst selten die Entfernung aus dem Dienst. Das essential versucht Antworten zu geben, wie sich Führungskräfte verhalten können, um Tendenzen zur inneren Kündigung entgegenzuwirken. Der Inhalt Begriff und Entstehung von innerer Kündigung Befundlage zur Wirksamkeit transformationaler Führung im Zusammenhang mit innerer Kündigung Tipps für Führungskräfte Vorstellung eines Trainingsprogramms für Führungskräfte Die Autoren Prof. Dr. Dr. Karl-Heinz Fittkau lehrt Führungslehre an der Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht in Berlin. Davor war er 37 Jahre Polizeivollzugsbeamter und hat über viele Jahre als Beamter des höheren Dienstes größere Personalkörper geführt. Jakob Müller ist Kriminalrat im Landeskriminalamt Berlin. 2022 absolvierte er an der Deutschen Hochschule der Polizei den Masterstudiengang "Öffentliche Verwaltung – Polizeimanagement", in dem er sich vertiefend mit der Thematik Personalführung in der Polizei auseinandersetzte. Nicole Juffa ist Kriminalrätin im Bundeskriminalamt. 2022 absolvierte sie an der Deutschen Hochschule der Polizei den Masterstudiengang "Öffentliche Verwaltung – Polizeimanagement", in dem sie sich vertiefend mit der Thematik Personalführung im Bundeskriminalamt auseinandersetzte.

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Hundreds of studies have examined the impacts of microfinance, finding mostly modest or disappointing results. In this article, instead of asking whether microfinance works on average, we study the varied impacts of microfinance. Using data from several prominent recent studies, we show that the heterogeneity in returns to microcredit, microsavings, and microinsurance is large. This means that even programmes that are not effective on average could be transformational for some people. We call for researchers and policy-makers to focus more on identifying those who will benefit from microfinance, and understanding why they do. Together this will improve the targeting of these interventions, increase their positive impact, and help improve the design of future products.

Team reflexivity, or the extent to which teams reflect upon and modify their functioning, has been identified as a key factor in the effectiveness of work teams. As yet, however, little is known about the factors that play a role in enhancing team reflexivity, and it is thus important to develop theorizing around the determinants of reflexivity. From an applied perspective, leadership is a very relevant factor. The current study is a first step in the development of such a model, and addresses this important gap in our understanding of team reflexivity by focusing on the role of leader behavior. We examined the extent to which transformational leadership influences team reflexivity, and in turn, team performance, in a field study conducted among 32 intact work teams from nine organizations. Team members rated reflexivity and leadership, while external managers rated team performance. We hypothesized and tested a mediational model proposing that transformational leadership is related to the adoption of a shared vision by the team. This in turn relates to team reflexivity, which leads to higher team performance. Results support this model.

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During the consolidation of the welfare state in the 1940s, and its reshaping in the 2010s, the boundaries between the state, voluntary action, the family and the market were called into question.
This interdisciplinary book explores the impact of these 'transformational moments' on the role, position and contribution of voluntary action to social welfare. It considers how different narratives have been constructed, articulated and contested by public, political and voluntary sector actors, making comparisons within and across the 1940s and 2010s.
With a unique analysis of recent and historical material, this important book illuminates contemporary debates about voluntary action and welfare."