LEADERSHIP STYLES AND ORGANISATIONAL GROWTH: A STUDY OF THE AFRICAN CENTRE FOR LEADERSHIP STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT (CENTRE LSD), NIGERIA
LEADERSHIP STYLES AND ORGANISATIONAL GROWTH: A STUDY OF THE AFRICAN CENTRE FOR LEADERSHIP STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT (CENTRE LSD), NIGERIA

Summary/Abstract: Leadership is widely recognized as a critical driver of organizational success and sustainability. In an era marked by rapid change, complexity, and heightened competition, the ability of organizations to grow and adapt is increasingly tied to the leadership styles practiced within them. This study investigated the relationship between leadership styles and organizational growth in the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD). A cross-sectional research design was adopted, and a structured questionnaire was used to gather data from a sample of 285 staff members of Centre LSD. The study was anchored on the Full Range Leadership Theory as its theoretical framework. The theory provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the impact of different leadership styles on organizational outcomes such as growth, innovation, and resilience. This theory is particularly relevant for studying how these leadership styles collectively contribute to organizational growth. Correlation and multiple regression analyses were employed to test the hypothesized relationships between the identified leadership styles and organizational growth with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 23. Findings reveal that transformational leadership significantly contributes to organizational growth by inspiring innovation, employee engagement, and a shared vision. Transactional leadership also plays a role, particularly in ensuring task completion and maintaining operational stability. Adaptive leadership emerged as a critical factor in enhancing the organization’s responsiveness to change, learning culture, and long-term resilience. The study concluded that an integrated leadership model, combining transformational, transactional, and adaptive elements, offers a more holistic framework for achieving sustainable organizational growth. The study recommended, among others, that the African Centre for LSD should develop and implement tailored leadership training programs that emphasize transformational and adaptive leadership qualities. These programs should focus on vision creation, emotional intelligence, strategic foresight, and change management necessary to inspire innovation and drive long-term organizational success. The study implies that adopting effective leadership styles, particularly transformational and adaptive approaches, can significantly enhance organizational growth by improving staff motivation, strategic decision-making, and overall institutional performance at Centre LSD.

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