Application of the Functional Training Model in Improving the Managerial Competence of CLC Managers in East Java, Indonesia
Community Learning Center (CLC) managers in East Java, Indonesia, lack a strong vision, mission and commitment to organizational development. The manager's limited insight in managing institutions and managing adult learning and mastery of managerial competencies. This study aimed to examine and analyze the condition of the managerial competence of CLC managers, describe the application of the functional training model and determine the effectiveness of the functional training model in strengthening the managerial competence of CLC managers. The data collection method used an experiment with a one-short study quantitative approach. The data collection technique uses tests, interviews, observations and documentation. The analysis technique uses the Pre-Experimental design type. There were no control variables in this study and the samples were randomly selected, so the design form used was one group pretest-posttest. The research findings show that the average managerial competence increased (2.48) and the average score increased from (7.16) to (9.64), with a lower standard deviation from (2.75) to (2.16). The value of the standard deviation and the smaller the variance value, the better, meaning that the distribution is more homogeneous. The application of the functional training model is very effective in strengthening managerial competence for CLC managers, as evidenced by the results of the t-test that the t-count value is (-14,218) with a Sig-2 tailed value <0.05, meaning that there is a difference in the results of the pretest and posttest, which proves there is a significant relationship. There is a significant difference between the functional training model and the strengthening of the managerial competence of CLC managers. Recommendation: CLC managers must receive competency training, especially managerial competence.