THE FACILITATION MODEL FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

Authors

  • Rossukhon Kusombut Faculty of Social Sciences, Srinakharinwirot University
  • Cholvit Jearajit Faculty of Social Sciences, Srinakharinwirot University
  • Tannikarn Soonsinpai Faculty of Social Sciences, Srinakharinwirot University

Keywords:

Facilitation Process, Transformational Leadership, Organizational Development, Business Organizations

Abstract

This qualitative research aimed to 1) investigate the facilitation process for cultivating transformational leadership in business organizations, 2) develop a facilitation process model to enhance it, and 3) assess the efficacy of the developed model. Data were collected through document analysis and in-depth interviews with 25 key informants from five large business organizations. The informants included 60% (15 individuals) who design and implement the process and 40% (10 individuals) who have directly participated. The model’s appropriateness was subsequently validated by five subject matter experts. The research resulted in the development of the “5A Facilitation Model,” a novel contribution that delineates five core stages: 1) Analyze, 2) Approach, 3) Awaken, 4) Acquire, and 5) Apply. This model is enhanced by a Reflective Learning Loop to ensure process flexibility and adaptability, and is supported by essential enabling conditions at both the individual and organizational levels. The findings indicate that the model is highly beneficial for fostering transformational leadership by driving sustainable change at multiple levels: at the individual level through mindset shifts and communication skill development; at the team level through enhanced collaboration and a culture of learning; and at the organizational level through promoting an open and flexible culture. Expert evaluation confirmed that the developed model is highly suitable.

References

กรพินธ์ ศรีสุภา. (2550). การเปลี่ยนแปลงการปฏิบัติงานขององค์กรที่สัมพันธ์กับองค์กรแห่งการเรียนรู้ของสถาบันวิจัยภาษาและวัฒนธรรมเพื่อพัฒนาชนบท มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล [วิทยานิพนธ์ปริญญามหาบัณฑิต, ไม่ได้ตีพิมพ์]. มหาวิทยาลัยศิลปากร.

ชาติชาย คงเพชรดิษฐ์, & ธีระวัฒน์ จันทึก. (2559). การบริหารการเปลี่ยนแปลง: บทบาทของภาวะผู้นำและการสื่อสารในองค์การ. วารสารวิชาการ Veridian E-Journal, Silpakorn University ฉบับภาษาไทย สาขามนุษยศาสตร์สังคมศาสตร์ และศิลปะ, 9(1), 895-907.

พระสุธีรัตนบัณฑิต (อาภากโร) และ พระพรหมบัณฑิต (ธมฺมจิตฺโต). (2562). องค์ประกอบ รูปแบบ และกระบวนการสร้างเครือข่ายการวิจัยเพื่อการพัฒนาที่ยั่งยืน. วารสารสันติศึกษาปริทรรศน์ มจร, 7(4), 927-937.

อรุณรุ่ง เอื้ออารีสุขสกุล และ ธีระวัฒน์ จันทึก. (2559). ภาวะผู้นำการเปลี่ยนแปลง: เปลี่ยนความท้าทายมุ่งสู่ความสำเร็จขององค์การอย่างยั่งยืน. วารสารวิชาการ Veridian E-Journal, Silpakorn University ฉบับภาษาไทย สาขามนุษยศาสตร์สังคมศาสตร์ และศิลปะ, 9(1), 845-857.

Alagoz, E., Chih, M.-Y., Hitchcock, M., Brown, R., & Quanbeck, A. (2018). The use of external change agents to promote quality improvement and organizational change in healthcare organizations: a systematic review. BMC Health Services Research, 18, 42. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-018-2856-9

Bangbon, P., Channuwong, S., Amponstira, F., Rungsuk, A., Snongtaweeporn, T., Yuenyong, T., Kanchanathaveekul, K., Buddhapoompitak, W., Siriyanun, S., & Dejun, Z. (2023). The Influence of Transformational Leadership on Organizational Sustainability: A Case Study of Business Companies in Bangkok. Journal of Namibian Studies, 33, 4077-4095. https://doi.org/10.59670/jns.v33i.2012

Bass, B. M., & Riggio, R. E. (2006). Transformational Leadership (2nd ed.). Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Burke, W. W. (2017). Organization Change: Theory and Practice (5th ed.). Ssge.

Burns, J. M. (1978). Leadership. Harper & Row.

Cameron, E., & Green, M. (2012). Making Sense of Change Management: A Complete Guide to the Models, Tools and Techniques of Organizational Change (3rd ed.). Kogan Page.

Connolly, S. L., Sullivan, J. L., Ritchie, M. J., Kim, B., Miller, C. J., & Bauer, M. S. (2020). External facilitators’ perceptions of internal facilitation skills during implementation of collaborative care for mental health teams: a qualitative analysis informed by the i-PARIHS framework. BMC Health Services Research, 20, 165. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-5011-3

Flenady, T., Dwyer, T., Kahl, J., Sobolewska, A., Reid-Searl, K., & Signal, T. (2022). Research capacity-building for clinicians: understanding how the research facilitator role fosters clinicians' engagement in the research process. Health Research Policy And Systems, 20(1), 45. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-022-00849-8

Harper, G. J., Cameron, R., & Edwards, C. (2024). A framework for the facilitation of accelerated leadership and management capability development in the workplace. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 11, 369. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-024-02758-3

Kaner, S., Lind, L., Toldi, C., Fisk, S., & Berger, D. (2014). Facilitator's Guide to Participatory Decision-Making (3rd ed.). Jossey-Bass.

Kotter, J. P. (2025). The 8 Steps for Leading Change. https://www.kotterinc.com/methodology/8-steps/

Lewin, K. (1951). Field Theory in Social Science: Selected Theoretical Papers (D. Cartwright, Ed.). Harper & Brothers.

Lizarondo, L., McArthur, A., Lockwood, C., & Munn, Z. (2021). Facilitation of evidence implementation within a clinical fellowship program: a mixed methods study. JBI Evidence Implementation, 19(2), 130-141. https://doi.org/10.1097/XEB.0000000000000252

Ratanaphunsri, A. (2014). The Impact of an Appreciative Inquiry Organizational Development Intervention (AI ODI) on Developing an Appreciative Learning Organization: A Case Study Based on a Private IT Solution Provider in Thailand. ABAC ODI Journal: Vision. Action. Outcome., 1(1), n.p.

Reason, P., & Bradbury, H. (2001). The Handbook of Action Research: Participative Inquiry and Practice. Sage.

Sangperm, N., Kuntonbutr, C., & Jaturat, N. (2021). Organizational Innovation in Medium and Large Sized Businesses in Thailand’s Food Manufacturing Industry. Asian Administration and Management Review, 4(1), 9-17.

Senge, P. M. (2006). The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization. Doubleday.

Wikström, E., Severin, J., Jonsdottir, I. H., & Akerstrom, M. (2022). Process facilitators: shifting between the support and expert roles in a complex work environment intervention in the Swedish healthcare sector. Journal of Health Organization and Management, 36(9), 25-47. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHOM-10-2021-0382

Yue, C. A., Men, L. R., & Ferguson, M. A. (2019). Bridging Transformational Leadership, Transparent Communication, and Employee Openness to Change: The Mediating Role of Trust. Public Relations Review, 45(3), 101779. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pubrev.2019.04.012

Downloads

Published

2026-05-02

How to Cite

Kusombut, R., Jearajit, C., & Soonsinpai, T. (2026). THE FACILITATION MODEL FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS. Humanities and Social Science Research Promotion Network Journal, 9(2), 1–15. retrieved from https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/hsrnj/article/view/286819

Issue

Section

Research Articles