Abstract:
This study aimed to investigate the practices, challenges, and prospects of transformational
leadership in selected TVET colleges within the City Administration of Addis Ababa. The
concurrent triangulation mixed design was employed to simultaneously collect both quantitative
and qualitative data, and to merge the findings of the study. More classic TVET colleges namely
Tegebare-Eid, General Winget, and Entoto were selected purposively by their generation,
reputation, and standard given by the government. Datas were gathered using a questionnaire,
key informant interview, and document review. The participants of the study were 9 deans,180
trainers and 115 coordinators with total 304 have participated in this study. Study subjects were
sampled using purposive sampling for leaders, stratified sampling for trainers and coordinators
based on their experiences, and simple random sampling for both groups. The student researcher
employed descriptive statistics for understanding the quantitative data regarding
transformational leadership in TVET colleges. Furthermore, inferential statistics, including an
independent sample t-test, were used to compare the means between trainers and coordinators.
Also, qualitative data is analyzed thematically. The first finding of the study revealed that
practices of transformational leadership in TVET colleges in terms of four dimensions of
leadership are moderate. The second major finding of the study unfolds that lack of competency
in transformational leadership, shortages of supplies, poor service, and incomplete facilities are
major challenges that negatively affected the overall performance of the colleges. Moreover,
Lack of focus, Disruption by routines, Misuse and abuse of power, Lack of skill to inspire others,
Lack of respect for others, and Lack of Communication skills are also some of the challenges
that disrupt the transformational leadership practices of TVET colleges at city administration of
Addis Ababa. In conclusion, this study highlights moderate practices of transformational
leadership in TVET colleges of Addis Ababa, with specific emphasis on areas such as Intellectual
Stimulation, Individual Consideration, and Inspirational Motivation. Recommendations include
providing leadership training and fostering positive relationships to address challenges and
promote sustainable development within these institutions.
