Leading Change in Arsi Administrative Zone Technical and Vocational Education Training Institutions of Oromia Region, Ethiopia

The intent of this study was to examine the leadership of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) reforms in Arsi administrative Zone of Oromia Region, Ethiopia. To achieve this purpose, researcher used mixed approach research paradigm. The participants of the study include: 45 trainers, 35 board members, and 18 District officials. Moreover, 6 Deans, 6 core process owners, 2 zonal and 2 regional TVET agency experts were selected and interviewed. Questionnaires, semistructured interviews and document analysis were employed to solicit data from key informants in the study setting. Data were analyzed both through qualitative and quantitative analysis methods. The study result showed that the current TVET leaders lacks required technical creativity and innovative leadership competencies that enable them to plan , organize, communicate , guide and evaluate the reform program. Hence, the study recommend the importance of enhancing the competence of leaders through education and continuous training that enable them to tackle major problems affecting the implementation of the reform.