The Degree of Transformational Leadership Practice among Department Heads at the College of Education, University of Hafr Al-Batin

This study aimed to investigate the extent to which department heads at the College of Education, University of Hafr Al-Batin, practice transformational leadership across four key dimensions: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, individualized consideration, and empowerment. The study population consisted of all faculty members at the College of Education during the second semester of the academic year 1445 AH, totaling 61 members, with 47 responses retrieved. The study employed a descriptive (survey) methodology, utilizing a questionnaire as the primary data collection instrument. The findings revealed several key results:
1.    In the dimension of idealized influence, the most prominent transformational leadership practices among department heads included: earning the trust of staff within the department, adhering to ethical values while performing tasks, demonstrating administrative creativity, and prioritizing the public interest over personal gain.
2.    In the dimension of inspirational motivation (rational persuasion), the most notable practices included: striving for continuous development and innovation in all departmental activities, preparing an operational plan for implementing required changes, providing positive reinforcement to staff to enhance job satisfaction, and valuing the opinions and suggestions of departmental personnel.
3.    In the dimension of individualized consideration (individual capabilities), the most evident practices included: taking into account individual differences among staff members, offering continuous feedback, upholding principles of justice and equality, and maintaining respectful interactions while avoiding disparagement.
4.    In the dimension of empowerment (distribution of authority), key practices included: fostering a sense of trust and self-worth among staff, clearly defining job responsibilities within the department, instilling a sense of responsibility in staff members, and forming work teams based on scientific principles.
Keywords: Transformational Leadership, Department Heads, Administrative Creativity, Empowerment.