Strategic Management and Working Mechanism Integrated Islamic Schools in Indonesia

The purpose of the study is to explain the implementation and challenges of strategic management of integrated Islamic educational institutions through a working mechanism. The research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. The location of the research at the Al Fidaa integrated Islamic school in Bekasi-Indonesia. Data collection through interviews, observations and literature studies. The research informants are foundations and quality assurance and control institutions. Data analysis techniques with source triangulation include data collection, data presentation, data selection and conclusion drawn. The research found that the strategic management of Al Fidaa Islamic School by explaining and translating the vision and strategy; communicating and connecting strategy and measurement objectives; planning, setting goals and strategy initiatives; as well as feedback and strategic learning. The working mechanism is implemented in Al Fidaa Islamic School with the duties of the foundation management, quality assurance institutions and control work teams. The challenges of Al Fidaa Islamic School include the management of competition strategies with other schools, discipline, human resources, and working operational procedures (SOPs). The implications of research with a better working mechanism determine the right strategic management for Al Fidaa Islamic schools.