Transforming Leadership: Evaluating the Impact of Leadership Styles on Technical Colleges in the National Capital Region, Philippines

Educational institutions’ leadership determines their operational success and academic outcomes. This study examines the leadership styles of deans in technical colleges in the National Capital Region of the Philippines, evaluating their effectiveness from multiple stakeholder perspectives. The primary objectives are to identify the prevalent leadership styles among deans, assess their perceived usefulness, and explore the impact of these styles on institutional performance and satisfaction. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study utilized the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ 5X-Short Form) for quantitative data collection and conducted semi-structured interviews for qualitative insights. Participants included deans from thirty technical colleges, with additional data gathered from faculty and students. The findings revealed that transformational leadership was the most common style among the deans and was associated with higher levels of satisfaction and performance within the colleges. In contrast, transactional and laissez-faire leadership styles were less effective, correlating with lower satisfaction and performance metrics. The study concludes that transformational leadership significantly enhances institutional effectiveness in technical colleges in the Philippines. These results underscore the need for leadership development programs that emphasize transformational skills for educational leaders.