Strategy 1: Formulate a Learning-Development Philosophy/Platform
Very few schools have any identifiable philosophy/platform underpinning
their individual-organisational development efforts. In the face of the
growing complexity of our educational environment (Porter et al 1992,
McCulla 1995), the expanding scientific and knowledge revolution, the
increasing technological advancement and customer sophistication, the need
for competent and knowledgeable teachers and administrators is beyond
question. Although the Learning Organisation in such a context provides a
powerful metaphor and justification for continuous learning and capacity
building, leadership action and practice must be based on a
philosophy/platform of values which will guide and support it.