TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION: A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON FACULTY ENGAGEMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE AT SOUTHEAST SULAWESI

Muhammad Nuzul Qadri; Asraf Asraf; Wahyuni  Rahmah; Arfin  Bagea

doi:10.62207/jkv0z868

Authors

Muhammad Nuzul Qadri Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Enam Enam Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia Author
Asraf Asraf Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Enam Enam Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia Author
Wahyuni Rahmah Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Enam Enam Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia Author
Arfin Bagea Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Enam Enam Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62207/jkv0z868

Keywords:

Transformational Leadership; Institutional Performance; Human Resource Management

Abstract

Transformational leadership is recognized as one of the most effective leadership styles in the context of higher education, especially in improving lecturer engagement and institutional performance. In Southeast Sulawesi, the challenges faced by private universities in implementing this leadership are a major concern, given the importance of the role of lecturers in achieving academic goals. This study identifies a knowledge gap related to the lack of understanding of transformational leadership that can hinder the development of higher education institutions. The methodology used in this study is a descriptive qualitative approach, with in-depth interviews with relevant informants in private universities. The findings of this study provide significant implications for the development of leadership theory and practice, as well as offering solutions for institutional leaders in implementing more effective leadership styles to improve the quality of education. This study is expected to be a reference for further studies on transformational leadership in the context of higher education, as well as providing new insights for the development of better management strategies.

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