APPLICATION OF THE DELPHI TECHNIQUE IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the domains of technical and vocational leadership for technical and vocational system in Malaysia.  The study used Hallinger and Murphy model as the underpinning theoretical framework. In the earlier stage, a face to face meeting was conducted to explore the domains of technical leadership. Thirteen experts were selected based on their expertise and experience.  They confirmed 12 domains of technical and vocational leadership for the technical and vocational institution system. Importance of acquired is expected to improve the technical competence of the organization, particularly technical institutions to achieve the aspirations outlined transformation. In addition, these studies also acquire domains for leadership to guide the administrator to assess the weaknesses and constraints existing in themselves. It is hoped that the results of this study could assist the top management in technical institutions to spearhead the direction and leadership of the institution towards a more creative and innovative system in line with the government's desire to transform the technical institution system to becoming a preferred choice of higher education institution.