Trust Matters: Transformational Leadership and Collaborative Learning in the Changing Landscape of Pakistani Insurance Sector

Abstract

This study explores the intricate link between collaborative learning dynamics and transformational leadership, with a particular emphasis on the trust-based climate prevalent in Pakistani insurance companies. The study employed a cross-sectional design and purposive sampling technique, yielding 320 valid responses with a response rate of 79%. Data analysis has been carried out employing the SmartPLS approach. The findings support Exchange Theory by showing the mutually beneficial relationships among transformative leadership, cooperative learning whereas climate of trust has been proved statistically a significant partial mediator between transformational leadership and collaborative learning.The study suggests, Insurance companies in Pakistan must cultivate trust and evolve transformative leadership. As a result, corporate coworking spaces become essential in the business sector, providing flexible work environments that promote collaboration, communication, employee happiness, and improved productivity.

Keywords: Transformational leadership, Collaborative learning, Trust, Coworking Space