Download or read book Strategic Planning for School Managers written by Jim Knight and published by Routledge. This book was released on 1997 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book sets out broad guidelines for effective planning. It investigates the key features necessary for success and provides practical suggestions for the development of a strategic plan that is relevant for the individual school. The author emphasises that strategy is not the gradual, step-by-step implementation of school development plans, but requires careful assessment of future trends and ways of improving current practice. He explores in detail the various approaches to the challenge of strategy review and development. With checklists and case studies throughout to illustrate the benefits of having a comprehensive strategic plan, this book will be essential reading for all school managers and developers.