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Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to develop a model using strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis of transformational leadership (TL) theory in a tertiary technical education. The framework clearly identifies the SWOT of TL that facilitates or inhibits innovation and performance in technical university education.Methodology: The study adopted the desk review approach ten Technical Universities (TUs) using the SWOT analysis methodology. A review of literature was made from journal articles, internet sources, books and other relevant materials on TL and technical university educationFindings: The study found that the strength of transformational leadership in TU education was the qualified and experienced staff, students and their immediate environment. The main weakness was the inadequate and inexperienced staffing, and low research output.  The opportunity of the transformational leadership is the collaborations with industry and other institutions, whilst the threats are the intense competitions with the traditional and private universities.Limitation: The study focused on one leadership theory, while there may be other leadership theories which could be adopted by leaders in the TUs. The study was also limited to a qualitative desktop approach.Originality: A comprehensive model developed on the transformational leadership using the SWOT analysis in TUs.Implication for Policy: Leaders of tertiary technical education can develop and implement policies based to the SWOT analysis of the TL to enhance innovation in the Faculties and Administration of the TUs.

Leadership in a Changing World: Relating Transformational Leadership to Internal and External Environmental Issues in Technical Universities