ROLE OF LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE - A CASE STUDY AT ATTAQWA PUTRA ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL BEKASI - INDONESIA

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This study investigates the role of leadership in organizational change at Attaqwa Putra Islamic Boarding School, Bekasi, Indonesia, using a case study approach. Data were collected through interviews, observation, document analysis, and questionnaires, while analysis applied reduction, data display, and verification/conclusion steps. Findings identify four leadership roles that drive change: directing via vision formulation, acting as spokesperson through advice and coordination, coaching via team building and motivation, and serving as change agents by deciding, innovating, anticipating trends, and setting future boarding school directions.

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Abstract

Introduction

Background of educational change

Role of leadership in organizational improvement

Context of Attaqwa Putra Islamic Boarding School

Admissions statistics for recent years

Asian Journal of Contemporary Education ISSN(e): 2617-1252 DOI: 10.18488/journal.137.2019.31.72.84 Vol. 3, No. 1, 72-84 © 2019 AESS Publications. All Rights Reserved. [URL:](URL: www.aessweb.com)[ ](URL: www.aessweb.com)[www.aessweb.com](URL: www.aessweb.com) ROLE OF LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE: A CASE STUDY AT ATTAQWA PUTRA ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL BEKASI – INDONESIA Muh. Misbah1+ Suhendar Sulaeman2 Syaiful Bakhri3 1 Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta, Lecture at Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Tarbiyah Insida Jakarta, Indonesia 2Professor in Management, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta, Indonesia 3Professor in Law, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta, Indonesia (+ Corresponding author) ABSTRACT Article History Received: 9 November 2018 Revised: 24 December 2018 Accepted: 30 January 2019 Published: 16 April 2019 Keywords Role of leadership Management of change Organizational change Islamic Boarding School This study aims to find out the leadership role in organizational change at Attaqwa Putra Islamic Boarding School Bekasi Indonesia. The research utilized a case study method. Meanwhile, data collection techniques were through the interview, observation, document analysis, and questionnaire. Analysis data used the reduction system, data display, and verification/conclusions. The results of the research, there are four important leadership roles in organizational change at the Attaqwa Putra Islamic Boarding School Bekasi. First, the Leader as the direction of the direction is reflected in the role of formulating a vision, inspiring subordinates to make changes, and focusing every activity to achieve the school’s vision. Second, leaders as spokespersons are reflected in the role of leaders advising teachers, building relationships with principals through routine coordination meetings, coordinating with teachers through press meetings, and holding support from graduates. Third, leaders as coaches are reflected in the leadership role of building a work team, building trust, encouraging and motivating subordinates, and providing the best service. Fourth, leaders as agents of change are reflected in the role of leadership in deciding to make changes, innovate, anticipate future trends, and determine the direction of boarding school in the future. Contribution/ Originality: The paper's primary contribution is finding that leadership is important in making organizational changes. This study explores that visionary leader who is able to anticipate future trends by producing quality output is important for the realization of organizational change effectively. 1. INTRODUCTION There is a wise suggestion to say that something lasting in this world is changing. There is no statistic in the world that is temporary, almost everything changes. Now and the future will certainly be very different. The same goes for the people who must improve change in many ways, moreover seeing society towards the development of education. The dynamic and urgent condition of education continues to increase which causes every educational organization including Islamic education institutions and Islamic boarding schools to also have the ability to change according to the demands and dynamics ofthe times. According to Mulyono (2009) without understanding the demands and desires of their environment, boarding school find it difficult to survive, let alone develop and compete with other educational organizations. This means that changes in Islamic education institutions are obligations that cannot be denied. Islamic education institutions must be able to press themselves against the demands of changes that occur from time to time. The process of selfadaptation to these demands and expectations is quite high by management experts called change Leadership plays an important role in the organization. The main role of leadership is to influence other people to achieve their stated goals. You could say the success of a leader can be s

FAQs

What is the main objective of the study?

The study aims to identify the leadership role in organizational change at Attaqwa Putra Islamic Boarding School in Bekasi, Indonesia.

What research method and data collection techniques were used?

The research used a case study method. Data were gathered through interviews, observation, document analysis, and questionnaires.

What four leadership roles were identified as important for organizational change?

The study identifies four roles: leader as direction maker (vision and focus), leader as spokesperson (advising and coordinating), leader as coach (team building and motivation), and leader as an agent of change (deciding changes, innovating, and anticipating future trends).

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