The Impact of Inclusive Leadership on Commitment to Change: The Mediating Role of Psychological Empowerment and Employee Performance

Abstract

Nowadays, change is inevitable. In order to avoid resistance to change in educational institutions, it is important for teachers to perceive that these changes are necessary and important. Inclusive leadership has been shown to have a positive effect on breaking resistance to change. In work environments where inclusive leadership is dominant, it is observed that employees feel psychologically strong and their performance increases. The aim of the study is to examine the effects of individual performance and psychological empowerment of teachers on the effect of inclusive leadership perceptions on commitment to change among high school teachers working in the city center of Erzurum in Turkey. According to the research findings, the effect of inclusive leadership on commitment to change is further strengthened through psychological empowerment and employee performance. The results of this research fill a gap in the relevant literature and make important contributions. The study found that in countries where curricula, regulations, or examination systems frequently change, leaders' inclusive behaviors are even more effective in ensuring that these change processes are successfully implemented by building employees' confidence in their competencies and enhancing their performance. In summary, principals who are willing and ready to interact with teachers facilitate the adoption of change in organizations by helping teachers find meaning in their work, make autonomous decisions, and develop a belief in their own effectiveness.