What constitutes managerial
W competence in secondary
schools? This article summarises the
findings of an empirical research
study that has identified the criteria of
managerial effectiveness at HoD
level, and outlines both the
'universally applicable' and
'education-specific' competencies required by the competent manager.
Implications regarding the selection,
appraisal and training of
managerial staff in secondary
education are discussed. The author
is in the Wolverhampton Business
School of Wolverhampton
Polytechnic.
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