<![CDATA[Abstract: The transformation of higher education institutions is inseparable from the role of leaders capable of driving change in a visionary, inclusive, and sustainable manner. Responding to this need, the present study explores how transformational leadership shapes and strengthens organizational development within universities, with a focus on Universitas Djuanda Bogor and Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang. A qualitative exploratory approach was employed to capture the meanings, values, and leadership practices through in-depth interviews, document analysis, and data triangulation. Thematic analysis supported by NVivo 15 was used to identify patterns, categories, and core themes within the dynamics of leadership and organizational change. The findings reveal that transformational leadership enhances institutional performance through practices of humanism, role modeling, two-way communication, and the cultivation of a collaborative–innovative culture. This leadership model also strengthens the institution’s adaptive capacity toward national policies such as IKU and MBKM through structural flexibility, policy alignment, and strategic networking. The study additionally identifies constructive collaboration patterns among lecturers, students, and stakeholders, as well as the development of a prototype dashboard-based leadership measurement system. It concludes that transformational leadership serves as a strategic foundation for building adaptive, innovative, and competitive higher education institutions. Recommendations include enhancing leadership development programs, fostering collaborative cultures, implementing comprehensive leadership evaluation systems, and expanding reputation-building strategies grounded in social impact. Keywords: Transformational, Adaptive Organization, Leadership, Collaboration, Reputation. Abstrak: Transformasi perguruan tinggi tidak dapat dilepaskan dari peran pemimpin yang mampu menggerakkan perubahan secara visioner, inklusif, dan berkelanjutan. Berangkat dari kebutuhan tersebut, penelitian ini bertujuan mengeksplorasi bagaimana kepemimpinan transformasional membentuk dan memperkuat pengembangan organisasi perguruan tinggi, dengan studi pada Universitas Djuanda Bogor dan Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang. Pendekatan kualitatif eksploratif digunakan untuk menangkap makna, nilai, dan praktik kepemimpinan melalui wawancara mendalam, analisis dokumen, serta triangulasi data. Analisis tematik berbantuan NVivo 15 digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi pola, kategori, dan tema utama dalam dinamika kepemimpinan dan perubahan organisasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan transformasional mendorong peningkatan kinerja institusi melalui praktik humanisme, keteladanan, komunikasi dua arah, dan penciptaan budaya kolaboratif–inovatif. Kepemimpinan ini juga memperkuat kapasitas adaptif organisasi terhadap kebijakan nasional seperti IKU dan MBKM melalui fleksibilitas struktural, sinkronisasi kebijakan, dan jejaring strategis. Penelitian juga menemukan pola kolaborasi dosen–mahasiswa–stakeholder yang konstruktif serta pengembangan prototipe sistem pengukuran kepemimpinan berbasis dashboard digital. Penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa kepemimpinan transformasional merupakan fondasi strategis bagi terwujudnya organisasi perguruan tinggi yang adaptif, inovatif, dan berdaya saing. Direkomendasikan agar perguruan tinggi memperkuat program pengembangan kepemimpinan, membangun budaya kolaboratif, mengimplementasikan sistem evaluasi kepemimpinan yang komprehensif, dan memperluas strategi reputasi berbasis dampak sosial. Kata kunci: Transformasional, Organisasi Adaptif, Kepemimpinan, Kolaborasi, Reputasi]]>
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