Visionary Leadership of Kiai Asep Saifuddin Chalim and Mrs. Nyai Aina ‘Ainaul Mardliyyah in Improving Competitiveness in Islamic Boarding School-Based Educational Institutions

The purpose of this study is to describe in depth related to: (1) how the visionary leadership of Kiai Asep Saifuddin and Mrs. Nyai ‘Ainaul Mardliyyah communicates the vision in increasing competitiveness in Islamic boarding school-based educational institutions (2) how the visionary leadership of Kiai Asep Saifuddin and Mrs. Nyai ‘Ainaul Mardliyyah as a determinant of direction in increasing competitiveness in Islamic boarding school-based educational institutions (3) how is the visionary leadership of Kiai Asep Saifuddin and Mrs. Nyai ‘Ainaul Mardliyyah as agents of change in increasing competitiveness in Islamic boarding schools-based educational institutions, (4) how is the visionary leadership of Kiai Asep Saifuddin and Mrs. Nyai Aina as a spokesperson and trainer in increasing competitiveness in Islamic boarding school-based educational institutions. This research uses qualitative research with a phenomenological approach and a multi-site study design. Data collection techniques using in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation. The data obtained were analyzed using techniques of reading all data, coding, interconnecting themes or descriptions, and interpreting the meaning of themes or descriptions. While the method of checking the validity of the data uses credibility, dependability, transparability, and confirmability techniques. The results of this study indicate that the visionary leadership of Kiai Asep Saifuddin and Mrs. Nyai ‘Ainaul Mardliyyah in increasing competitiveness in Islamic boarding schools based educational institutions by referring to the vision and mission of educational institutions. Realizing the vision and mission to achieve superior and quality education.