Mimbar Agama Budaya
Vol. 42 No. 2 (2025)

Kyai's Leadership and Strategic Management in Islamic Boarding Schools: Balancing Culture and Change, a Case Study of Al-Mashduqiah

Sudarmanto, Totok (Unknown)
Hepni (Unknown)
Abd. Muhith (Unknown)
Samsul Arifin (Unknown)
Sumarsi (Unknown)
Desy Salma Aeni (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study explores how the kiai at Pondok Pesantren Modern Al-Mashduqiah integrates spiritual leadership with strategic management practices to maintain pesantren identity while adapting to modernization and digital transformation. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with 12 key informants, participant observation, and document analysis. The findings highlight four key themes: first, the kiai upholds organizational culture through sufistic values like sincerity and discipline; second, strategic planning is participatory, involving senior teachers and administrative staff; third, selective adoption of digital innovations, such as e-learning modules and online monitoring, enhances efficiency while preserving cultural authenticity; and fourth, the kiai's dual role as both spiritual guide and manager fosters an adaptive, cohesive organizational climate. The study offers insights into value-based strategic leadership in Islamic education and provides practical recommendations for improving governance and digital integration in pesantren.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

mimbar

Publisher

Subject

Religion Arts Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

Mimbar Agama Budaya is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Center for Research and Publication (PUSLITPEN), Research and Service Institute (LP2M) UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. The Journal disseminates religious and cultural studies based on the original research and current issues which are ...