The Impact of Leadership Style on Teachers' Work Engagement: Evidence from the Vocational Education Sector

On November 12, 2025, the Graduate School hosted a compelling session of the Graduate Café, featuring Dilfuza Karimova, a PhD candidate in "Management". The event, titled "The Impact of Leadership Style on Teachers' Work Engagement: Evidence from the Vocational Education Sector," provided a platform for a powerful and insightful discussion on leadership dynamics within Uzbekistan's educational landscape.

Dilfuza Karimova led a captivating exploration of the critical relationship between leadership and educator motivation. Her presentation offered a compelling examination of how different leadership styles directly influence the work engagement and morale of teachers within the nation's vocational education system.

The session sparked a vibrant conversation among attendees, fostering an exchange of ideas on fostering more supportive and effective educational environments. The Graduate Café once again served as a dynamic forum for thought leadership and collaborative discussion, empowering participants to rethink the future of educational leadership in Uzbekistan.