DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN SECONDARY EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY OF PT KUNCI TRANSFORMASI DIGITAL

Analysis of Digital Readiness, Feature Effectiveness, and Implementation Impact on Secondary Schools

Authors

  • Frans Cilia Mahdalena IPB University
  • Yudha Heryawan Asnawi Manajemen dan Bisnis, Sekolah Bisnis IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
  • Irman Hermadi Manajemen dan Bisnis, Sekolah Bisnis IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35450/jip.v13i02.1057

Keywords:

digitalization in education, quality management, digital transformation, digital strategy, secondary schools

Abstract

Digital transformation in education is imperative, but its implementation in Indonesian secondary schools faces challenges of infrastructure, digital literacy, and organizational resistance. This study analyzes the optimal strategy of PT Kunci Transformasi Digital in digitalizing quality management in secondary education in West Java. Using a mixed-methods approach (quantitative and qualitative), 66 respondents from client schools were involved via surveys and interviews. Analyses include Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA), digital readiness clustering, SWOT, GAP, IFE, EFE, IE Matrix, TOWS, and QSPM. The majority of schools are in the "moderately ready" to "digitally ready" stages, with strengths in platform integration and HR training. Priority strategies are cluster-based HR training, user-driven platform innovation, and ecosystem strengthening. The study recommends tiered training, active collaboration, adaptive innovation, and regulatory advocacy for optimal digitalization of secondary education.

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Published

2025-09-04

How to Cite

Frans Cilia Mahdalena, Yudha Heryawan Asnawi, & Irman Hermadi. (2025). DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN SECONDARY EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY OF PT KUNCI TRANSFORMASI DIGITAL: Analysis of Digital Readiness, Feature Effectiveness, and Implementation Impact on Secondary Schools. Inovasi Pembangunan : Jurnal Kelitbangan, 13(02). https://doi.org/10.35450/jip.v13i02.1057