Examining The Relationship between Transformational Leadership, Organizational Resilience, and Digital Competence

Background/purpose. The study aims to develop a structural equation model to test the relationships among transformational leadership (TL), digital competence (DTC), and organizational resilience (OR). Furthermore, the inquiry examines the mediating effect of digital competence in the relationship between transformational leadership and organizational resilience.

Materials/Methods. The study employed a quantitative research approach in its data collection and analysis, incorporating a correlational survey model to develop a structural model examining the mediating effect of DTC between TL and OR. This study included 1163 participants selected via random stratified sampling. The data were collected using a personal information form and three scales: OR, TL, and DTC. The R program was used to analyze the SEM model.

Results. The main findings indicate that TL of school principals has a significant, strong direct effect on OR. Furthermore, DTC has a significant mediating role in the relationship between school principals' TL and OR.

Originality/Value. There are few research studies that have examined the research variables. It is the first study to develop an SEM model so far. Theoretical contributions, practical implications, and future research directions have all been reported.

Limitations. The present study is subject to certain constraints, including its restricted scope to schools in Istanbul and its consideration of only the three variables.

Keywords: Transformational leadership, organizational resilience, digital capabilities, structural equation modelling, partial mediation, teachers

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