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A Debate about Participative Leadership and Employee Creativity
This research explores how participative leadership serves as a vital driver of employee creativity and organizational resilience in volatile markets. By involving staff in decision-making and sharing information transparently, leaders foster a sense of psychological safety, which acts as a bridge for innovation and risk-taking. The research indicates that while structural changes like delegation and open communication are necessary, the true catalyst for creative performance is an interpersonal climate where workers feel secure sharing novel ideas without fear of retribution. To sustain this…
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