This research was conducted to identify the important leadership capabilities for
Malaysia construction industry team leaders. This research used exploratory sequential
mix-method research design which is qualitative followed by quantitative research
method. In the qualitative phase, semi-structured in-depth interview was selected
and purposive sampling was employed in selecting 15 research participants involving
team leaders and Human Resource Managers. Qualitative data was analysed using
content and thematic analyses. Quantitative data was collected using survey
questionnaire involving 171 randomly selected team leaders as respondents. The data
was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics consisting of t-test, One-way
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Pearson Correlation, Multiple Regression and
Structured Equation Modeling (SEM). This study found that personal integrity, working
within industry, customer focus and quality, communication and interpersonal skill,
developing and empowering people and working as a team were needed leadership
capabilities among construction industry team leaders. The research was also able to
prove that leadership skill is a key element to develop leadership capability. A
framework was developed based on the results of this study, which can be used as a
guide by employers and relevant agencies in enhancing leadership capability of
Malaysia construction industry team leade
