Leadership and Strategic Management in South African Schools

Leadership and Strategic Management in South African Schools

Author: Marianne Coleman

Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9780850927269

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Focusing on leadership and strategic management, this volume offers insights into effective strategic management as a contribution towards educational transformation in South Africa, and guidelines on important aspects of good school management.


Strategic Management in Schools and Colleges

Strategic Management in Schools and Colleges

Author: David Middlewood

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 1998-04-28

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1446265692

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`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.


Strategic Management for School Development

Strategic Management for School Development

Author: Brian Fidler

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2002-09-16

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780761965275

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Written at a very accessible and practical level, this book introduces strategic management and provides self-development activities to help educators develop a strategy within their own organizations.


Leadership and Management Development in Education

Leadership and Management Development in Education

Author: Tony Bush

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2008-03-17

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1473902886

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′This is a very good and much needed book. Written by a very experienced researcher and teacher in the education leadership world it brings together a wealth of understanding and insights in the field of leadership and management development in education′ - International Journal of Educational Management ′[T]his book is an excellent survey of practice on a truly international scale which many will find valuable′ - Educational Management Administration and Leadership ′Few people could be better qualified to write about this topic than Tony Bush. The book draws on a wealth of experience and detailed research. Typically, it is extremely well structured, written with great clarity, and combines the highest levels of scholarship with an accessible style that will enable it to appeal to a wide audience. This is a book that many in the field have been waiting for′ - Professor Mark Brundrett, Professor of Educational Research, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool ′This book is far and away the best international comparative study of leadership development for schools. There are countless books highlighting the importance of leadership but none have satisfactorily gone to the heart of the issue, especially for developed and developing countries, and Tony Bush has done it here. It is a sure guide to policymakers, practitioners and researchers who want to make a difference′ - Professor Brian J. Caldwell, Managing Director of Educational Transformations and former Dean of Education at the University of Melbourne, Australia Leadership is critical to educational development and specific preparation is vital if leaders are to maximise their effectiveness. In this major new text, Tony Bush draws on his extensive international experience and research to examine the case for leadership development and assess the different modes of preparation used in Europe, including the U.K., North America, Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and Africa. He also examines research on how leadership impacts on school and student outcomes and considers future directions for leadership and management development in education. This text is essential reading for students of educational leadership and management as well as for policy-makers, headteachers and principals.


Managing Finance and External Relations in South African Schools

Managing Finance and External Relations in South African Schools

Author: Lesley Anderson

Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780850927825

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Aims to consider the concepts and principles of the important areas of educational leadership signalled by Nelson Mandela. This text uses South African case examples and activities to encourage reflection and personal development. It is intended for those who lead and manage in schools, or support them in a professional role.


Managing Human Resources in South African Schools

Managing Human Resources in South African Schools

Author: Jacky Lumby

Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780850927283

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Comprises a collection of papers which provides guidelines for professional development and competence in managing teachers and other staff effectively.


Managing the Curriculum in South African Schools

Managing the Curriculum in South African Schools

Author: Marianne Coleman

Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780850927276

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The introduction of Curriculum 2005 and Outcomes Based Education mark both a sea change in the way in which education is offered in schools, and a challenge to all involved. This book considers the main issues in curriculum management as education switches to a more devolved framework.


Strategic Leadership in PK-12 Settings

Strategic Leadership in PK-12 Settings

Author: Johnny R. O'Connor

Publisher: Information Science Reference

Published: 2019-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781522592426

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"This book explores the relevance and necessity of strategic leadership in K - 12 settings. It also discusses the correlates, ideologies, and approaches that connect to strategic leadership in education"--


Education Management and Leadership

Education Management and Leadership

Author: Rajkumar Mestry

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2019-07-13

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780190418984

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Grounded in democratic culture and values, Education Management and Leadership: A South African Perspective 2e enables individuals in school leadership and management positions to have an in-depth understanding of leading and managing effective schools. The book comprises twelve chapters, each discussing a different aspect of school management and/or leadership, such as managing diversity and multiculturalism in the South African context, so that a comprehensive model of an effective school is created. Consideration is given to African perspectives on management and leadership applied within educational settings. Important concepts such as effectiveness, efficiency and economy are explained and various leadership and management theories are introduced to the reader. Pertinent topics covered include the policy and legal frameworks within which educational leaders and managers operate; the management of relationships between parents, teachers, learners and the broader community; t he need for school development and planning; processes involved in establishing accountability and quality assurance; the systems required for good governance; and financial and physical resource management.


Leading and Managing People in Education

Leading and Managing People in Education

Author: Tony Bush

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2013-06-17

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 1446283070

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′This cutting-edge publication is drawn on international research and practice, and undoubtedly encourages reflection and personal development. The authors are experts in the field of education leadership and management.′ - Professor Raj Mestry, University of Johannesburg The Third Edition of this successful and respected book covers leadership and management of people at all levels in educational organisations. It contains up-to-date research and literature, covering the entire spectrum of educational institutions. This new and revised edition: deals with issues such as succession planning, leadership development and diversity has an enhanced focus on international trends, examples and research acknowledges the changing English context, including the shift to system leadership, academies and free schools covers changes in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland The book will be of great interest to postgraduate students, researchers and academics; candidates on professional leadership qualifications; middle and senior managers, and aspiring leaders in schools and colleges. Tony Bush is Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Warwick, UK and Visiting Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. David Middlewood is a Research Fellow at The University of Warwick.