developing strategic intent: theory and practice to deliver strategic impact in secondary education

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Paper instructions:
2500 words

Focus: examination of nature and outcomes of strategic processes and practice in school leadership, with particular reference to the UK education.
A critique of theory, planning and implementation, integrating and communicating intent into school medium term development plans.

Structure:

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– Review of literature (recommended texts: Davies, B leading the strategically focussed school, Bagley C, School choice and competition, Collins, J. Building Your companys vision)
– critical overview of topic
– reflections on practice and theory and grounded recommendations, incluidng evidence of impact on processes
Conclusions, integrating reflections and recommendations

Work to be referenced using Harvard style referencing

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