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Creative Leadership in Digital Startups: A Longitudinal Case Study in Innovation Management Sulistyorini Sulistyorini; Roya Zahir; Zara Ali
Journal of Loomingulisus ja Innovatsioon Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/innovatsioon.v2i3.2358

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In the hyper-competitive digital economy, the survival and growth of startups are intrinsically linked to their capacity for continuous innovation. While leadership is acknowledged as a critical driver of innovation, there is a limited understanding of how creative leadership specifically manifests and evolves over time within the volatile startup environment. This study aims to address this gap by longitudinally exploring the dynamics of creative leadership and its influence on innovation management processes within a digital startup. It seeks to identify the key leadership behaviors that foster a sustainable innovation culture and to understand how these behaviors adapt to the startup’s developmental stages. Employing a qualitative longitudinal case study approach, this research tracked a single digital startup over a three-year period. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with the founding team and employees, direct observation of team meetings, and an analysis of internal documents related to project development and strategic planning. Key practices identified include fostering psychological safety, championing nascent ideas, and strategically allocating resources for experimentation. These leadership practices directly correlated with the development of an agile and resilient innovation management system. The study concludes that effective creative leadership in digital startups is contingent on the leader’s ability to adapt their style to the organization’s evolving needs.  
Building a Sustainable Educational Institution: an Analysis Study of Social Responsibility and Ethics in Strategic Management at MTsN 8 Tulungagung Suyoko; Sulistyorini; Agus Zaenul Fitri
Journal of Education and Learning Sciences Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): March 2026
Publisher : CV. Gerasi Insan Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56404/jels.v6i1.253

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The sustainable development of educational institutions is crucial to produce students who are not only academically intelligent but also possess strong character and a sense of social responsibility. This study examines the application of Social Responsibility and Ethics at MTsN 8 Tulungagung, with a focus on the implementation of the Compassion-Based Curriculum. Its implementation in areas with limited facilities, such as MTsN 8 Tulungagung, faces various challenges that need to be managed properly. This study aims to apply the application of social responsibility and ethics in educational management in the context of the implementation of CBC. This research methodology uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive case study. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis to educational management policies and practices at MTsN 8 Tulungagung. The results show there are has successfully integrated ethical values and social responsibility into educational management, despite facing limited resources. Through the implementation of the CBC, this school focuses not only on academic achievement but also on character development of students who care for others. The application of Islamic ethics and social responsibility at the school management level, both in decision-making and daily interactions, creates a more humanistic and sustainable educational.
Implementation of Meritocracy Principles in Human Resource Recruitment and Selection in Educational Institutions Muhammad Iqbal; Sulistyorini
Journal of Education and Learning Sciences Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): March 2026
Publisher : CV. Gerasi Insan Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56404/jels.v6i1.295

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This study aims to analyze the implementation of meritocracy principles in the recruitment and selection process of human resources at educational institutions. The research uses a qualitative approach and a library research method, reviewing various scholarly sources, including books, journals, articles, and relevant documents. The results show that the application of a merit-based system in recruitment and selection plays an important role in creating a professional, objective, and transparent human resource management system. The recruitment process is carried out based on competence, qualifications, capability, and work performance, enabling educational institutions to acquire teaching and administrative staff who match the organization's needs. However, the implementation of the merit system still faces various challenges, including nepotism, subjectivity, and limitations in the selection process. Therefore, regulatory strengthening, increased transparency, and ongoing supervision are needed to ensure that meritocracy is applied effectively and sustainably, supporting improvements in educational quality.This study aims to analyze the implementation of meritocracy principles in the recruitment and selection process of human resources at educational institutions. The research uses a qualitative approach and a library research method, reviewing various scholarly sources, including books, journals, articles, and relevant documents. The results show that the application of a merit-based system in recruitment and selection plays an important role in creating a professional, objective, and transparent human resource management system. The recruitment process is carried out based on competence, qualifications, capability, and work performance, enabling educational institutions to acquire teaching and administrative staff who match the organization's needs. However, the implementation of the merit system still faces various challenges, including nepotism, subjectivity, and limitations in the selection process. Therefore, regulatory strengthening, increased transparency, and ongoing supervision are needed to ensure that meritocracy is applied effectively and sustainably, supporting improvements in educational quality.
Leading for Resilience and Equity: The Role of Innovative School Leadership in Mitigating Crisis and Fostering Inclusive Learning Environments Choiruddin Choiruddin; Bounmy Xaypanya; Sulistyorini Sulistyorini
International Journal of Educational Narratives Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/ijen.v4i1.3433

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing educational crises have exposed the inadequacy of traditional leadership models in maintaining continuity and inclusivity. Purpose: This study aims to explore how innovative school leadership strategies can promote resilience and equity while ensuring access for all students during disruptions. Method: A mixed-methods research design was implemented, integrating quantitative surveys with qualitative case studies of school leaders in crisis-prone regions. Results: The findings identified that leadership strategies focusing on flexibility, staff training, and community engagement significantly improved school resilience and marginalized student participation. Conclusion: The study concludes that a holistic and adaptive leadership approach is essential for maintaining equitable educational opportunities and building crisis-resilient school systems.
Reconstruction of Marketing Mix Strategy of Educational Services in Creating Superior Customer Value Suyoko Suyoko; Sulistyorini Sulistyorini; Agus Eko Sujianto
Indonesian Economic Review Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Agustus : Indonesian Economic Review
Publisher : Cahaya Abadi Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53787/iconev.v6i2.115

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The dynamics of globalization and market saturation force Private Islamic Religious Colleges (PTKIS) to redefine their marketing strategies to avoid being trapped in partial and secular conventional management. This study aims to analyze and construct a reconstruction of the marketing mix strategy (7P) based on Islamic values ​​in creating superior customer value at the newly established STAI MAS Tulungagung. Using a qualitative approach with a case study design, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation studies, then analyzed interactively. The results show that STAI MAS successfully deconstructed the 7P elements by integrating the tradition of yellow book literacy (turats), the value of justice ('adl), environmental assurance (hifdzul bi'ah), honest promotion (shiddiq), the work culture of itqan-khidmah, the digital administration system (taisir-amanah), and Islamic aesthetics (nazhafah). This reconstruction has proven to create competitive advantages in the form of public trust and student pride. However, the institution still faces obstacles such as limited digital campaign budgets and public stereotypes about private campuses. Based on these findings, it is recommended that STAI MAS management undertake a more innovative digital transformation and structure integrated marketing communications (IMC) to minimize budget constraints, while optimizing strategic partnerships with Islamic boarding school alumni networks to strengthen the institution's brand equity in suburban areas.