EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE: UNVEILING THE IMPACTFUL PRESENCE OF MUSLIM WOMEN LEADERS WITHIN INDONESIAN INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Abstract

This literature review aims to examine the presence and impact of Muslim women in administrative
roles at the Indonesian ITE. The results show that the leadership structure at the Indonesian Institute
of Teacher Education is quite intricate. Transactional, transformational, laissez-faire, democratic, and
autocratic techniques are all used by Muslim women in positions of power. As their effects on leadership
skills and abilities show, these styles have a strong positive link with leadership efficiency.
Understanding the many facets of effective leadership is facilitated by incorporating Islamic leadership
ideals, particularly Performance and Islamic Leadership values. The study also identifies several
mediating factors—leadership ethos, goals and responsibilities, interpersonal correspondence,
professional development, and employee empowerment—that affect leadership efficacy in ITEs. A
developed Leadership Effectiveness Model synthesizes the research findings, offering a structured
framework for Muslim women leaders to adapt their leadership approaches according to contextual
challenges and opportunities. In conclusion, this study contributes novel insights by exploring the
impactful presence of Muslim women leaders within the Indonesian Institute of Teacher Education. The
study's findings provide valuable guidance for Muslim women leaders' career progression and
effectiveness, ultimately contributing to the broader discourse on gender equality and empowerment in
leadership positions.