Leadership Style in a Multicultural Community (Case Study on Peace Maker Community Kupang-NTT)

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate 1) to find out the challenges faced by the Kupang peacemaker community 2) to find out the leadership style of the leader in the Peace Maker Kupang Community 3) to find out the challenges faced by the Peace Maker Kupang community   Method: The methodology adopted for this research is a qualitative case study. The data collection techniques in this study used primary data, namely non-participant observation and semi-structured in-depth interviews, and secondary data, namely literature review.   Results and Discussion: the case of this research can be categorized as internal and external challenges. The communication style of leaders with community members is two-way and considered flexible, friendly, and informal a characteristic joke from the leader makes members more open and feel comfortable when conveying their ideas.   Research Implications: This research implies that it contributes in theory and practice in communication between leaders and subordinates in achieving organizational goals can be viewed in terms of leadership style and the way a leader interacts in two directions as well as warm and democratic with its members. this makes members who are multiculturally different able to face external and internal challenges and feel belonging and belong in the community.   Originality/Value: The results of this study are new and are the originality of the researcher, different from previous studies covering organizations this research focuses on communities with diverse cultures that are nonprofit but can establish harmonious communication equipped with a distinctive leadership style from the bottom up.