Transformative Leadership in Improving Human Resource (HR) Performance at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Palu

Abstract

This article deals with the concepts and models of leadership, the implementation, and the efforts made by the Principal in improving HR performance through transformative leadership at SMK (Vocational School) Muhammadiyah 1 Palu, Central Sulawesi. The objectives are to describe and discover the concept of the school principal in implementing transformative leadership and the efforts made to achieve them. This research used qualitative methods by analyzing relevant documents, interview results, and articles/journals related to field observations. The data collected were then analyzed, classified, reduced, and interpreted, specifically looking for correlation, coherence, and relevance of the data according to the research objectives. The results of the study show that the concept and model of the Principal's transformative leadership can improve the performance of human resources at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Palu, Central Sulawesi, which has been integrated and implied in the concept of collective-collegial leadership following the Decree of the Muhammadiyah Central Leadership Number 4/2019-2020 M/ Dzulhijjah 1439 H/September 2018 M, BUMM Guidelines, LAZIZMU Guidelines, and Elementary Education Guidelines 2018. The Application of Principal Transformative leadership to improve HR performance at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Palu, Central Sulawesi, is in various forms of activity; synergized leadership and management, openness, concern and performance commitment for HR professionalism; practicum/invention of new and practical technologies for students, collaboration with regional and national institutions, and maintaining accreditation as a demand for independence in global competition to achieve ISO for the future of the next generation who will lead the nation and the State.