@article{Andriani_2021, title={Benefits of New Principal Preparation Program in Indonesia}, volume={6}, url={https://knepublishing.com/index.php/KnE-Social/article/view/10028}, DOI={10.18502/kss.v6i2.10028}, abstractNote={<p>This study aimed to examine the benefits of a new principal preparation program (PPP) in Indonesia in this decentralization era. A qualitative interpretive approach was employed. The participants consisted of eight principals of public schools in Yogyakarta who graduated from the new PPP. Data were collected through semistructured interviews and document analysis. Data were then analyzed using the grounded theory method which included open coding and analytic induction. The trustworthiness criteria were used to ensure the quality of the data. The findings showed that the principals who graduated from the PPP felt the benefits of the recruitment and selection system which was standardized and rigorous. Also, the training for the prospective principals helped them to develop their managerial competencies, leadership skills, and self-confidence.</p> <p><strong>Keywords:</strong> principal preparation program, school principal</p&gt;}, number={2}, journal={KnE Social Sciences}, author={Andriani, Dwi Esti}, year={2021}, month={Dec.}, pages={700–713} }