`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.

Foreword - Tony Bush
Preface - David Middlewood and Jacky Lumby
PART ONE: DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC APPROACH
Strategic Management in Education - David Middlewood
An Overview
Vision and Mission - Keith Foreman
Organizational Culture and Strategic Management - Tony Bush
PART TWO: EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY
Linking Marketing to Strategy - Nick Foskett
Autonomy, Constraint and the Strategic Management of Resources - Tim Simkins
Effective School Development Planning - Edith Jayne
Strategic Planning in Further Education - Jacky Lumby
PART THREE: STRATEGIC ROLES IN ACTION
Working Together - Carol Cardno
Managing Strategy Collaboratively
The Strategic Role of Governors in School Improvement - Michael Creese
Strategic Leadership in Education - Valerie Hall
Becoming, Being, Doing
Middle Management - Peter Earley
The Key to Organizational Success
PART FOUR: REVIEWING STRATEGIC EFFECTIVENESS
Managing, Monitoring and Evaluation - Brian Hardie
The Place of External Inspection - Marianne Coleman
Understanding Strategic Change - Jacky Lumby