Some imperatives for transformational leadership include: To read the signals for change emanating from the environment whether local, regional or international To know where your organization is located on Stockport's "Growth Curve" (growth, steady state, and decline) As the leader of an organization operating in a highly competitive market environment, consider the organization positioned separately in each of the three positions on the growth curve (growth, steady state and decline). Discuss the strategic significance of each position and what would be the objective and critical considerations for transformational change for each position on the curve