Implementation of Transformational Leadership Principal (Study of Multisitus in SDIT Qurrata A'yun and MI Ibnu Atha'illah Hulu Sungai Selatan District)

This research describes the strategies of transformations applied by principals as their efforts to realize the vision of the school mission. There are four focuses raised in this study, namely: (1) Principal's strategy in implementing a mission vision; (2) Principal strategies in providing inspiring motivation; (3) Principal strategies in developing creative ideas; and (4) Principal strategies in giving individual attention. The research approach used is a qualitative type of multi-cases study. Data collection through participant observation techniques, in-depth interviews, and documentation were then analyzed by individual case analysis and cross-case analysis. While checking data validity using internal validation, external validation, reliability, and objectivity. The results showed that the principal: (1) implemented the mission vision through the strategy of preparing vision and mission based on mutual agreement, building commitment, giving trust in a way of involving, providing an example, open, and daring to make decisions; (2) provide verbal and nonverbal motivation; (3) develop creative ideas through discussion forums, teach and guide school residents, and provide good service to the community; (4) paying individual attention by helping and assisting in the task, giving punishment by polite, respecting opinions, and providing rewards for achievement and achievement. It is recommended primarily for the principal to consider alternative transformational leadership styles because the theoretical and practice of transformational leadership effectively moved school resources in realizing vision and mission.