VISIONARY LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE IN SHAPING A COLLABORATIVE AND INNOVATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of visionary leadership in shaping an organizational culture that fosters a collaborative and innovative learning environment at SMK Darussalam. The research employs a qualitative approach using a case study method, as the phenomena of leadership and organizational culture require an in-depth understanding through participants’ interpretations in the field. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, with the main informants including the principal, vice principal for curriculum, teachers, and students selected purposively. Data analysis was conducted through the stages of data reduction, display, and verification using content, discourse, and interpretive analysis. The findings reveal that visionary leadership acts as the driving force behind the creation of an organizational culture oriented toward collaboration, innovation, and adaptation to changing times. The principal plays a key role in formulating a long-term vision that cultivates creativity among school members, while a strong organizational culture serves as the foundation for a dynamic and competitive learning environment. The contribution of this study lies in reinforcing the paradigm that synergy between visionary leadership and a positive organizational culture can serve as a model for 21st-century school development that is collaborative, innovative, and character-driven.