ABSTRACT
Transforming society is a social movement, not only for leaders but also for all strata of society. Social transformation is conceptualised as social change at the individual, group and societal level. The agendas for social policy, research and emerging social development practice in the global arena involves the practical problem-solving of key issues faced by different societies today. Leadership involves making tough decisions for the good of the people. Social solidarity requires a vision of a better, more just and equal society. As social change is experienced holistically, social development entails multilevel collaboration. This chapter approaches concepts for social development practice and involves the operationalising of the theory of social leadership and peacemaking, incorporating the process for change and the future of sustainable social development. Social change and transformation occurs at all levels of society. Individual change involves cognition and self-reflection as well as the self-regulatory processes in psychosocial functioning, incorporating behavioural, environmental and societal factors.
