Realizing Total Quality Management through Strategic Management Implementation in School

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the implementation of strategic management to create quality Early Childhood Education (PAUD) institutions in realizing a good learning process and school culture. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study type. Data collection techniques are carried out through interviews, observation, and documentation. The research results show that strategic management is critical to implement at the Al-Fatah PAUD institution so that it impacts improving the quality of education at the Al-Fatah PAUD institution. Strategies to improve the quality of education at Al-Fatah PAUD institutions can be carried out through 1) curriculum development, 2) human resource development, 3) adequate infrastructure, 4) improved student achievement, and 4) creating branding for the Al-Fatah PAUD institution. The implications of this research emphasize the need to increase synergy between maintenance and quality functions in organizations to meet the challenges of a highly competitive environment. This study highlights that significant achievements in performance can be achieved through synergistic and strategic implementation of TQM-TPM over a long period.