Strategic management of school principals in building sustainable institutional competitive advantage

Strategic management is one of the processes of managing an institution that is very interactive and communicative, which can be done adaptively and collaboratively between the components within it. In strategic management, the main factor needed is the role of a leader in coordinating effectively and efficiently in forming and building the environment or culture within it. The purpose of this study is to examine in depth the strategic role and important factors for the progress of an educational institution. The research method used is qualitative, and the technique chosen is literature review. The results of the study are: (1) The concept of strategic management in educational institutions, especially Islamic academic institutions, can be done by preparing a framework that integrates Islamic values with the institution's needs. (2) The role of the principal who plays an active role and acts as a role model in forming an Islamic performance environment, (3) The principal implements the strategic framework that has been prepared seriously and synergizes with stakeholders. It is hoped that with this framework, every educational institution/institution has a frame of reference in implementing work programs effectively and an Islamic work culture to achieve the goals of the institution or institution optimally.