DIGITAL LEADERSHIP KEPALA MADRASAH DALAM MEMBANGUN BUDAYA KERJA GURU YANG INOVATIF

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This study aims to analyze the role of madrasa principals' digital leadership in fostering an innovative teacher work culture and to identify implementation strategies that support the transformation of Islamic education in the digital era. The research employed a qualitative approach using a library research method. Data were collected from various scientific sources, including national and international journal articles, books, conference proceedings, theses, dissertations, and other academic documents relevant to the research topic. Data collection was conducted through documentation techniques, while data analysis used content analysis involving data reduction, categorization, interpretation, and synthesis. The findings reveal that the digital leadership of madrasa principals plays a significant role in developing an innovative teacher work culture through the establishment of a digital vision, strengthening technology-based communication and collaboration, enhancing teachers’ digital competencies, creating a work environment that supports creativity, and implementing data-driven decision-making. The implementation of digital leadership is also carried out through teacher capacity-building programs, optimization of technology utilization, development of professional learning communities, and support for instructional innovations. The study concludes that the success of digital transformation in madrasas is determined not only by the availability of technology but also by the ability of madrasa principals to implement digital leadership that fosters an innovative, adaptive, and quality-oriented teacher work culture within Islamic educational institutions.