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    The Effect of Leadership Training Program on Leaders’ Effectiveness: The Case of Health Care Facilities in Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2024-10) Kebron Senay; Zegeye Muluye (PhD)
    This study aims to examine the effect of leadership training program on leaders’ effectiveness: the case of health care facilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The research adopted a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative analysis. The quantitative analysis included a robust data collection process, achieving a 91% response rate from 126 distributed questionnaires. Pearson correlation and multiple regression analyses revealed strong positive relationships between the independent variables (Optimizing Leadership Skills, Resolving Uncertainty, Enhancing Adaptability, and Promulgating a Vision) and the dependent variable of Leaders’ effectiveness. The model collectively explained 64.9% of the variance in Leaders’ effectiveness. The qualitative data analysis provided additional context, highlighting the challenges faced by medical directors in government-run healthcare facilities due to a lack of formal leadership training programs. Private hospital directors also expressed the need for more comprehensive, tailored leadership development opportunities. The study's integrated findings underscore the critical role of leadership competencies, adaptability, visionary thinking, and uncertainty management in enhancing healthcare leaders’ effectiveness. The results provide valuable insights to guide strategic decision-making and operational improvements, with a focus on developing targeted leadership training programs to address the identified areas of need. The paper concludes with recommendations for comprehensive, context-specific leadership development initiatives; ensuring diverse participation; implementing continuous learning; strengthening mentorship and coaching; and integrating leadership training within broader organizational strategies. Future research directions are also suggested to further explore this important topic. Key Words: Leadership training effectiveness, Healthcare leadership, Competency development, Organizational adaptability, Visionary leadership