Developing Transformational Leadership in Local Government Executives in Khon Kaen Province

Abstract

This article aims to 1. Study the transformational leadership of local administrative organization executives in Khon Kaen Province 2. Analyze the transformational leadership process of local administrative organization executives in Khon Kaen Province 3. Develop transformational leadership of local administrative organization executives in Khon Kaen Province. The research design is qualitative research. The researchers used the data collection method by Participatory Action Research using Documentary Analysis, In-depth Interview, and Focus Group Discussion techniques. The concepts of leadership, transformational leadership, and local government concepts, as the research framework, were used. The research area was local administrative organizations in Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province. The key informants were mayors and sub-district administrative organization chiefs, totaling 15 people. The purposive selection method was used. Data were analyzed using content analysis and descriptive writing. 
The research results were as follows: 
1. The results of the study on transformational leadership found that it was a good model. Considering the benefits, strictly following the rules and regulations, being mature, sacrificing, developing people, promoting advancement, inspiring, delegating appropriate authority, adhering to the rule of law in management, evaluating the opinions of subordinates, continuously exchanging knowledge, building good human relations, having the courage to sacrifice, being honest, working with transparency, caring for personnel, and praising and complimenting appropriately. 
2. The results of the analysis of the transformational leadership process found that executives must accept the abilities of subordinates, create internal motivation, create enthusiasm, create a positive attitude, see the benefits of participation as 
important, create a good working atmosphere, create a new creative way of seeking management, have a systematic way of thinking, systematically plan personnel development, have goals to create motivation in life. 
3. The results of the development of transformational leadership found that executives must act as role models, create teams and participatory management, have ethics and morality in management, have public consciousness, adhere to the principles and regulations in management, assign work appropriately according to knowledge and abilities, give praise, create a good attitude, create unity, reduce work steps, build good human relations, listen to the opinions of all parties, work with transparency, be a good consultant, create outstanding personnel in the work to be efficient, have equality, 
equality and fairness, and continuously train and develop.