Construction Research Congress 2020
Transformational Leadership and Team Performance in Green Construction Project Teams: Development of Study Model and Measurement Tool
Publication: Construction Research Congress 2020: Project Management and Controls, Materials, and Contracts
ABSTRACT
Green construction has carved out a space in the architecture engineering and construction (AEC) industry, and continued growth is expected. Compared to traditional construction projects, sustainable or green projects are considered more complex due to added project goals and the need for improved collaboration across disciplines. AEC literature has focused mostly on project delivery methods in team collaboration and integration. This study brings in a new perspective: Shared transformational leadership. Transformational leadership theory has been receiving increased attention, and is considered most suitable for large interorganizational teams such as those in the AEC industry. In addition, the concept of shared leadership, where there can be more than one leader in a team regardless of their roles and positions in the team setup, is gaining acceptance over the traditional single leader concept. Building on these trends, this paper presents a multilevel model for transformational leadership in green construction projects. The study also developed measurement tools for model variables and validated those through expert interviews. Insights from the expert interviews and directions for future research are presented.
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Construction Research Congress 2020: Project Management and Controls, Materials, and Contracts
Pages: 115 - 124
Editors: David Grau, Ph.D., Arizona State University, Pingbo Tang, Ph.D., Arizona State University, and Mounir El Asmar, Ph.D., Arizona State University
ISBN (Online): 978-0-7844-8288-9
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Published online: Nov 9, 2020
Published in print: Nov 9, 2020
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