Strategic Human Resource Cadre Development in Pesantren: A Roadmap to Organizational Resilience
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This research aims to examine the succession model implemented by contemporary pesantren to secure the long-term viability of the pesantren organization. The research introduces a novel approach by developing a modern pesantren regeneration model through a comparative analysis of exemplary pesantren institutions under the Islamic teacher cadre education system. The study used a qualitative paradigm with a grounded method. Data were collected through interviews with five key informants, including pesantren authorities, administrators, caretakers, and senior teachers. The findings revealed that pesantren regeneration was classified into educational and academic regeneration. The determination of cadres is carried out through a series of selection processes with the main focus on loyalty, academic ability, and the main understanding of pesantren’s values. The regeneration pattern prioritizes the institutional system over individual or sectoral needs. In addition to academic competence, the academic regeneration program aims to foster critical thinking, aspiration, and independence. Leadership regeneration focuses on the technical aspects of leadership, such as building relationships with members, task delegation, and power dynamics. The research implies that pesantren, or Islamic boarding schools, should be regarded as miniature societies. This means that their longevity and success should be based on the collective efforts and preparation of the cadres rather than being solely dependent on the individual figure of the Kyai, or pesantren principal.
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4409999480