A Multi-Case Study on Leadership Strategies in Transforming School Vision at the Elementary Education Level

Abstract

This research aims to identify effective leadership strategies in transforming school vision into practical implementation in Islamic, Christian and Public elementary schools using a qualitative approach with multi-case study design. The research results show that there are two leadership strategies applied in transforming the vision of the three schools, namely the articulation and communication of the school's vision and organizational restructuring strategies. Articulation of the vision, mission and goals of the schools aims to foster a spirit of togetherness and unity, provide influence, shape behavior and role models, provide understanding and change paradigms, as a form of instilling values, crystallizing values and a process of inheritance. The transformation process through articulating and communicating the vision, mission and goals of the schools carried out verbally, both personally and in groups; in writing and through concrete actions in implementing school programs. The target of articulating and communicating the vision, mission and goals addressed to all components involved in implementing school operations. Meanwhile, the second strategy reveals that the process of change through organizational restructuring is based on the idea that development and improvement towards more perfection is a natural and dynamic process in the human life cycle, and the change process is based on vision values and supports the achievement of the vision. Implementation of restructuring includes changes in the status and management of the institution, changing the name of schools and statement of the vision, mission and goals. Restructuring the organizational structure at the leadership and staff level is based on capabilities and areas of development in accordance with the strategic plan and organizational renewal program which aims to ensure delegation, authority, division of work, main duties and so that the learning process is sustainable.