The Model of Kyai's Leadership in Islamic Boarding Schools (Multi-Case Study in Modern Ummul Qura Islamic Boarding School and Ar-Raudhah Amuntai Islamic Boarding School)

This study aims to describe and analyze the kyai leadership model in Modern Islamic Boarding Schools. This research uses a multi-case qualitative approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observations, and documentation. Data analysis was performed using an interactive analysis of Hubermann's (2014) model. The study’s results found that the Kyai Leadership Model in Ummul Qura' and Pesantren Ar-Raudhah Islamic boarding schools is a transformational leadership model with a participatory leadership approach. Transformational leadership models include charismatic leaders (individualized effect), motivators and inspirers (inspiration motivation), stimulating subordinates (intellectual stimulation), and understanding the personality of subordinates (Individualized consideration). Meanwhile, the participatory model of kyai leadership is in the form of openness, listening, and accepting the opinions of subordinates.