This research examines the way Transformational Leadership (TL) acts as a middle point between Green Process Innovation (GPI), Communication Effectiveness (CE), Management Commitment (MC) and Organizational Performance (OP) in the context of the UAE public sector. There has been considerable focus on the benefits that transformational leadership (TL) brings to organizations. However, in government institutions, the mediating role of transformational leadership (TL) in translating strategic and environmental initiatives into tangible outcomes has not been thoroughly investigated. Using questionnaires in a cross-sectional study format, surveys were sent out to 390 staff members of the UAE Ministry of Interior (MOI). Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) through SmartPLS was used to examine direct and indirect interactions among the variables. It confirms that TL plays a major role in changing the effects of GPI, CE and MC into actual performance improvement. Practically, the findings would indicate that the reform agenda in the public sector must focus on the development of leadership programmes that would enhance transformational competencies, especially in harmonizing the sustainability agenda, internal communication strategies, and management dedication with the performance agenda.
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