Reconstruction of Education Policy in Jembrana Bali, Best Practices of Creative and Innovative Leadership Using Soft Systems Methodology based Action Research

The study presents are construction of education policy implemented in Jembrana Bali. Unlike the education policy reconstruction done in previous researches, this study uses the theory of creative and innovative leadership. This study aimed at improving the quality and participation of society in supporting governmental services in education. The study applies SSM- based action research with the category of empirical research practice (Cronholm and Goldkuhl 2003). The result of the study shows that the institutional framework-based competitiveness in Jembrana can be taken as a model for other local governments as it has reduced the burden of education budget. The policy of the local government of Jembrana District is in line with the global issue of improving human resources through Human Development Index approach, and through efficiency program with subsidized education. This program has shown the importance of the participation of the society in supporting the development program.