Edunesia : jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan
Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026)

How Transformational Leadership Builds Sustainable Competitive Advantage in Islamic Educational Institutions: An Integrated Four-Dimensional Leadership Framework

M. Azzam Bachtiar (Universitas Islam Negeri Salatiga)
Purnomo Purnomo (Universitas Islam Negeri Salatiga)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Sep 2026

Abstract

This study examines how a madrasah head implements transformational leadership to build sustainable competitive advantage at MTs Modern Bani Adam, Boyolali. Using a qualitative case study design, data were collected from three purposively selected informants, namely the madrasah head and two teachers directly involved in flagship programs, through interviews, observation, and documentation. Data were analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña model with source and technique triangulation. Unlike prior studies that treat the four leadership dimensions as independent, additive predictors, this study shows that they operate as a sequential, culturally embedded process shaped by the madrasah’s Javanese context: exemplary conduct builds trust, vision alignment transforms trust into shared direction, intellectual stimulation channels this direction into innovation, and individualized consideration distributes the resulting capacity across teachers. Theoretically, the study extends Bass and Riggio’s framework beyond its Western corporate origins. Practically, it provides a concrete framework for madrasah leadership training, succession planning, and leadership development.

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Journal Info

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edu

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Social Sciences Other

Description

As an National or international, multi-disciplinary, the scope of this journal is in education which provides a platform for the publication of the most advanced scientific researches in the areas of education, learning, development, instruction and teaching. The journal welcomes original empirical ...