Enhancing Leadership and Communication Strategies for PCIM (Pimpinan Cabang Istimewa Muhammadiyah) Islamabad, Pakistan

Abstract

Abstract. An organization is a forum for achieving the same goals, the organization has clear goals, vision, and mission, the organization plays an important role in society because the organization can make people to be more active in their environment and life, the organization can be a supporter of the ongoing socialization process in a societal environment. PCIM Pakistan is an extension of PP Muhammadiyah in spreading the message of good and forbidding evil to realize the ideals of internationalizing da'wah in Ali Jinnah's land. This effort is carried out by producing the best Muhammadiyah cadres who are thinking forward and keeping up with the times without leaving their identity as Muslim women guided by the Al-Qur’an and as-Sunnah. PCIM has around 263 members. The problems faced by PCIM Pakistan in organizational communication include (1) low cooperation among members of the organization, (2) lack of communication between team members, both leaders and group members, communication in teamwork can also increase the chances of achieving success or the chances of achieving the goals to be achieved, (3) Leadership issues: quality and self-skills to communicate effectively, and create a positive teamwork environment. The strength of leadership skills can facilitate a leader in dealing with others making productive decisions, and providing effective guidance to subordinates. The purpose of this community service activity is to (1) introduce the concept of organizational communication and its importance to members of the PCIM Pakistan organization and (2) increase the capacity and leadership competence of PCIM Pakistan administrators and members. The results of this community service activity were the webinars succeeded in increasing the knowledge of PPMI management and members related to organizational communication and leadership, as seen from the results of the questionnaires that were distributed before and after the activity.