The mediating role of transformational leadership between learning culture and knowledge application

Purpose This study aims to analyse the influence of learning culture (LC) and transformational leadership (TL) on knowledge application (KA) in the school context. Mediation analysis is used to quantify the effects that the LC has on the application of leadership, mediated by TL. Design/methodology/approach The method involves two samples of subjects – school managers and teaching staff – from 17 educational organisations. This study used the partial least squares method in the SmartPLS. Findings The results prove an effect of total mediation of TL. Originality/value This study highlights the importance of KA in educational organisations and propounds the responsibility of leadership in educational management.