%0 Journal Article %A Wan Zawawi, Wan Ismail %A Quah , Cheng Sim %A Chai , Sai Hon %A Popatlal, Indira %A Razali , Mat Omar %A Wong , Kwai Cheng %A Chang , Fui Chin %A Nor ‘Amimah , Omar %A Institut Aminuddin Baki, %D 2012 %F iab_repo:127 %I Institut Aminuddin Baki %J Siri Kajian IAB: Mengurus dan Memimpin Dalam Konteks Kepimpinan Pendidikan %K leadership; education; qualitative study, leadership capabilities, leadership transition %P 113-175 %T LEADERSHIP TRANSITION: PRE TO POST NPQH- A QUALITATIVE STUDY %U http://eprints.iab.edu.my/v2/127/ %X Purpose of study – School Leadership Training Program is perceived as one of the most effective ways to improve leadership knowledge, skills and attitude for future leaders. To reap these perceived benefits, Institut Aminuddin Baki, Malaysian Ministry of Education Malaysia had introduced the National Professional Qualification for Headship Program (NPQH) to prepare potential teachers to be future school leaders. The objective of the study is to explore and understand the leadership transition of these participants before and after their engagement as participants in the NPQH Program in terms of knowledge, skills and attitude and also achievement of leadership capabilities as school leaders.