Strategiese beplanning as bestuursfunksie van onderwysbestuurders in 'n veranderde onderwysomgewing

M.Com. (Business Management)The aim of this research is to create, within the framework of the South African Educational system, the opportunity for the educational manager to determine new management outcomes through the application of relevant planning techniques. This study, therefore, focuses on planning as management function and in particular addresses strategic planning as management task to determine management outcomes. From this important factors were identfied that will influence strategies of education managers when introducing change within the Department of Education. During strategic planning sessions various group dynamic manifestations appear that usually influence group decision making. In order to establish an effective strategic planning session, it is imperative that group techniques are utilized which support the group decision making process. Therefore, managers need to understand the basic principles of group dynamics as it will eventually influence the outcome of group process and ultimately the strategic planning process