LEADERSHIP CHANGE IN ORGANIZATION THROUGH EFFECTIVE INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY: A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN THE KUMASI METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT: This article examines the significant role of successful leadership and change throughtransformation and innovation in organizations. The researcher used descriptive research design for the study.The population for the study was 50 employees from selected tertiary institutions in the Kumasi Metropolis.Random sampling technique was used to select 22 participants for the study. Interview guide through focusgroup discussions was the main instrument used to collect primary data. Each of the interview sessionswascoded and transcribed.Thematic analysis was used for the discussion of the data. The study results held that, forinnovation to take place, leaders must insistently pursue attitudes that promote that phenomenon. Therefore, thestimulus and essence of institutional creativity and innovation is leadership effectiveness. In essence, leadersmust create an environment conducive to regeneration and develop an institutional culture that facilitatescreativity in order for organizations to be able to achieve continuous innovation.