Integrating the Padan Liu’ Burung Wisdom into Organizational Culture: A Qualitative Study in an Indonesian Government Institution

Organizations exploring integration of local cultural wisdom can enrich their ethos and evolve behaviors.This study investigates the assimilation of indigenous "Padan Liu' Burung" philosophy within a government institution in Indonesia.Interviews with eight purposefully chosen key informants provided qualitative insights into the symbolic values and resultant practices.Findings reveal a systematic five-stage internalization process spanning transformation, acceptance and embodiment of heritage principles like truth, perfection and intellectualism.The cyclical model advances academic and leadership understanding of cultivating organizational environments reflecting traditional community ideals.