This research sought to find out the relevance of distributed leadership in open and distance learning (ODL). The case study was ZOU Mashonaland Central Region. Thirty staff members participated in this research study. An open-ended questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were qualitatively analysed. The study found out that distributed leadership was useful in ODL. The study recommends the use of distributed model of leadership in which there is knowledge sharing among staff and students