Prototipe Kepemimpinan Kiai di Pesantren Modern

Abstract

This study aims to determine the implementation of the management and leadership of kiai Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor in order to continue to exist and even become a prototype of leadership and management of modern Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia. The study used descriptive qualitative methods which were carried out by collecting data obtained from documentation, observation and interviews, and supported by literature studies, both from books and journals. The results of the study show that the modernity of Pondok Gontor is seen in the implementation of management which is different from Islamic boarding schools in general. Gontor's management is carried out based on the principles of transparency and accountability as well as togetherness. Pondok Gontor adheres to a collective, democratic, and transformational leadership model. This leadership model is proven to be able to bring about change in every student and teacher to achieve high performance. Through its vision and mission, Pondok Gontor strives to produce strong and solid leaders, leaders who have a noble soul and philosophy of life, correct values and are involved in the totality of life in the boarding with high discipline.

Leadership Learning for Students Through Strengthening Organizational Empowerment in Islamic Boarding Schools

“…Duty is an honour, prosperity, and trust. Because it is fortunate for the heads and members of HIMASYI to get the tasks set by the pesantren (Mukri & Tamam, 2021), their abilities will be trained by giving assignments. Not only musta'mal (used) but also mu'tabar (considered), mu'tarof (known), and even muhtarom (respectable) (Mukri & Tamam, 2021).…”

“…Because it is fortunate for the heads and members of HIMASYI to get the tasks set by the pesantren (Mukri & Tamam, 2021), their abilities will be trained by giving assignments. Not only musta'mal (used) but also mu'tabar (considered), mu'tarof (known), and even muhtarom (respectable) (Mukri & Tamam, 2021). It is fortunate to be the chairman and members of HIMASYI who have received assignments and can complete these tasks and activities, meaning that they are respected and trusted (Fatihah, 2018).…”

“…Escort is not only fixated on the cognitive aspects but also the moral and mental aspects of the students. All escort processes are carried out comprehensively so that if a gap occurs, it will be immediately detected from the start so that the student leadership learning process can run well (Mukri & Tamam, 2021).…”

“…According to Wasil, the process of supervising the HIMASYI organization was carried out when holding meetings, in stages and layers, by the outgoing HIMASYI chairman and the HIMASYI coordinator. Escort and coaching, also through a process of leadership education, because all students, especially all senior students, are cadres who are still studying (Mukri & Tamam, 2021). The informant's explanation shows that the escort technique can significantly determine the success of an activity and the learning process of HIMASYI organizational leadership.…”