MEMIMPIN DENGAN CEMERLANG: PERANAN PENGETUA DALAM MENGHASILKAN PENGURUSAN SEKOLAH YANG BERKESAN

Abstract

This study seeks to describe the implementation of effective school management based on principals’ leadership at a private high school in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. A principal who practices effective management can contribute to the development of high-achieving students, as the school can fully optimize its role as an institution fulfilling educational, economic, humanitarian, social, political, and cultural functions. One critical factor supporting effective school management is the principal's leadership, particularly in decision-making, communication, staff direction and development, problem-solving, and the evaluation of school activities. Data collection methods include questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis. Furthermore, the study’s results proved that the principal had implemented effective school management by building a culture and integrating leadership concepts with technology. However, the leadership practice still does not fully meet the management indicators that should focus on achieving goals through the adequate use of technology. Therefore, it is hoped that an applicable leadership model will emerge to create more effective management and address existing limitations.