The Role of Strategic Leadership in Rural Development

Muhardi Muhardi

doi:10.29313/mimbar.v0i0.9515

The Role of Strategic Leadership in Rural Development

Muhardi Muhardi

Abstract

The problems and success of rural development are related to the management aspect, which means it’s also related to its leadership system. Therefore, the aim of this study is to analyze the role of strategic leadership in the success of rural development. This study uses a descriptive survey method, with data and information collection techniques through focus group discussion involving informants related to the problems of this research. This study took three villages in Indonesia as its sample units. The results of the study indicate that village leaders have a strategic role in mobilizing human resources or human capital, and utilizing various other resources in rural development. Therefore, it is important for leaders to possess both managerial and entrepreneurial skills. Participatory approach, strategic role of village leaders, and active involvement of human resources will create an effective way to build empowerment synergy of various resources to achieve successful rural development.

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Management; participatory development; rural; strategic leader.

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