CONFLICT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AT MTs SATU ATAP IN LAMPUNG PROVINCE

The main objective of this research is to analyze the conflict management strategy of MTs Satu Atap in Lampung Province. This research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The analysis found that, in general, the conflict management strategy has been implemented well at MTs Satu Atap in Lampung Province, namely 1) stimulating conflict, 2) reducing or suppressing conflict, and 3) resolving conflict. Stimulating conflict is the most frequently used conflict management strategy at MTs Satu Atap in Lampung Province. Conflicts might emerge due to boredom, decreased performance, no increase in competence, decreased creativity, lack of innovation, and setbacks in finding new ideas. Therefore, it is necessary to present new challenges that stimulate conflict, which will lead to increased morale, creativity, innovation, insight, and abilities of the MTs Satu Ataps members in Lampung Province.