MODEL KOMUNIKASI KEPALA SEKOLAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN KINERJA TENAGA PENDIDIK DI SMK DARUSSALAM BLOKAGUNG 2 SETAIL GENTENG BANYUWANGI

Effective communication between the principal and educators is an important external factor that influences teacher performance. At SMK Darussalam Blokagung 2 Setail Genteng, unclear instructions and implementation difficulties are often caused by ineffective communication, known as miscommunication. This study aims to: 1) Determine the communication model applied by the principal to educators at SMK Darussalam Blokagung 2, and 2) Identify supporting and inhibiting factors in the application of the principal's communication model to improve educator performance. This study uses a qualitative approach with a post-positivism philosophy, which involves direct research in the field. The researcher acts as the main instrument, using triangulation techniques for data collection, with inductive analysis that emphasizes relevance. The results of the study indicate that: effective communication is supported by a principal who is transparent and open to input, creating a healthy communication environment.