TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND DYNAMIC CAPABILITIES: KEY DRIVERS OF PORTFOLIO SUCCESS IN SMES

Abstract

Asim Nawaz Awan

Ph.D.  Management Sciences Scholar Qurtuba University D.I. Khan KP. engrasimawan@gmail.com  

Dr. Kashif Saleem

Assistant Professor,  Department of Management Sciences Qurtuba University D.I.Khan.kashifsaleem9212@gmail.com  

The study at hand looks at complex dynamics in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with respect to project portfolio management and locates insights in the context of the District Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan) from the owners and managers. Building on the survey data, this study sought to respond to the important question of what matters for portfolio success and subsequently offer recommendations for improving organizational performance in portfolio management. Data were collected by using a simple random sampling technique. Results find that there is a significant positive relationship between dynamic capabilities and success in the portfolio, reflecting the organizational capability of being very adaptive and innovative. At the same time, transformational leadership has emerged as a powerful catalyst for portfolio success, focusing on the visionary role of the leader in fostering innovation and strategic alignment. In such a way, the present study fills these gaps and further empowers the knowledge within the field towards the development of evidence-based practices and strategies that will optimize the management of the SME project portfolio.

Keywords: Transformational Leadership, Dynamic Capabilities, Portfolio Success.