Formal English Translation: Promoting Transformational Leadership Among Local Administrators in Local Administrative Organizations within Mueang District, Maha Sarakham Province

Ntapat Worapongpat

Authors

Ntapat Worapongpat Eastern Institute of Technology Suvarnabhumi (EIT) and Department of Social Administration and Development, Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University (RMU) https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3071-5249

Keywords:

Transformational Leadership, Local Government Administrators, Program Development

Abstract

This research aimed 1) to examine the current conditions, desired conditions, and needs regarding transformational leadership among local government administrators in Mueang District, Maha Sarakham Province, and 2) to develop a program designed to enhance transformational leadership for these administrators. A mixed-methods approach was employed, utilizing questionnaires, interviews, and evaluation forms as research instruments. The sample consisted of local government executives including mayors, chief executives, permanent secretaries, and department heads of local administrative organizations selected through stratified random sampling based on the Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination at a 0.05 error level. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics including percentage, mean, standard deviation, and the Priority Needs Index (PNI), while qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. The results indicated that (1) the current level of transformational leadership among local administrators was moderate, whereas the desired level was rated at the highest level, resulting in high developmental needs across all dimensions. The highest need was identified inthe area of innovative local administration. (2) The developed enhancement program consisted of five components: principles, objectives, four developmental modules (1) strategic local governance, (2) inspirational leadership and visioning, (3) intellectual stimulation and public service innovation, and (4) community participation and local governance and development methods based on the 70:20:10 framework. Program evaluation included pre–post assessments, competency assessments, and satisfaction surveys, showing high levels of overall appropriateness and feasibility.

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