In carrying out his main duties as a top manager at a madrasah, the head of the madrasah aliyah often faces various problems in efforts to improve teacher performance and competency. This research aims to describe and analyze the strategic management of madrasah heads in improving the performance of MAN teachers. The qualitative research method adopts Terry's management theory, Wheelen & Hunger's strategic management, and Davies' performance theory. The results of this research found that the madrasa's environmental analysis was based on the principles of Hunger and Wheelen. In environmental analysis, the madrasa has based a rational logic value system, which is based on data owned by the institution even though the database is still incomplete. Strategic planning in improving the performance of MAN teachers in these two MANs is by the concept of Hunger & Wheelen using SWOT analysis. It has also formulated a vision, mission, goals, objectives, strategies and policies. While the strategic implementation
of Madrasah Heads at these two MANs has implemented the strategic management evaluation principles from Hunger & Wheelen regarding the availability of human resources, they still need more motivation to develop and improve their performance. The strategic control of madrasah heads in improving teacherperformance is carried out with guidelines on the main duties and functions of madrasah heads as managers and supervisors. The strategic evaluation of madrasah principals in improving teacher performance has been carried out based on teacher performance assessment.