Strategic Management in Schools and Colleges: SAGE Publications (Centre for Educational Leadership and Management)

'This book is helpful in providing a survey of where education has reached in strategic planning in theory and practice. Helpfully, case studies are scattered throughout so readers can compare themselves with other schools and pick up "do and don′t tips"′ - Management in Education 'The strategies presented here are quite useful to provide future directions not only to the managers but also to the planners and trainers′ - Journal of Education Planning and Administration This book examines the issue of strategic management in schools and colleges. The contributors present an overview of theory in order to enhance management practice in education, and articulate good practice on the basis of evidence in education settings. The ideas presented here are derived from international research and practice, and apply to all phases of education, with the emphasis on using the findings to improve practice in schools and colleges. This series examines the impact of the many changes in the management of schools and colleges, drawing on empirical evidence. The approach is analytical rather than descriptive and generates conclusions about the most effective ways of managing schools and colleges on the basis of research evidence This text examines strategic management in education in order to improve practice in schools and colleges, using ideas derived from international practice and research. It stresses the importance of vision, mission and culture, but also focuses upon the practical implementation of strategy. As the amount and pace of change in the educational world shows no sign of slackening, the need for managers and leaders of schools and colleges to think strategically becomes increasingly important. This issue is addressed in this book