DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AS AN ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE PROCESS AND STAKEHOLDER READINESS
Keywords:
digital transformation, school management, organizational change, stakeholder readinessAbstract
Digital transformation in school management has become a strategic issue that influences the effectiveness of educational organizational management in the digital era. This study aims to analyze the role of digital transformation in driving organizational change in schools, encompassing structural, cultural, and functional dimensions, as well as to examine the role of school leadership and stakeholder readiness in determining the success of such transformation. This research employs a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data collection techniques include in-depth interviews with key informants, observations, and documentation studies related to the implementation of digital-based school management practices. Data analysis is conducted using thematic analysis through systematic processes of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that digital transformation promotes comprehensive organizational change, characterized by more flexible structures and workflows, the development of an adaptive and collaborative work culture, and the expansion of school management functions through the integration of digital technology. Furthermore, school leadership plays a strategic role as a change agent in directing and coordinating the digital transformation process, while stakeholder readiness particularly in cultural and psychological aspects serves as a determining factor in the effectiveness of digital management implementation. This study confirms that digital transformation represents a holistic and sustainable organizational change process in enhancing the effectiveness of school management.
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