Effective management of all staff in schools is essential if the challenges of educating South Africa's youth are to be met. This book provides guidelines for professional development and competence in managing staff effectively. Case examples are provided throughout.

List of tables List of figures Abbreviations Foreword Preface Section A. Setting the Scene 1. The Changing Context of Education Management in South Africa by Michael Thurlow 2. Drawing on Personnel Management and Human Resource Management Approaches by Jacky Lumby 3. Managing People and Performance by Michael Thurlow Section B. Managing Individuals and Groups 4. Recruitment and Selection by Michael Thurlow 5. Managing Induction by David Middlewood 6. The Industrial Relations and Professional Tension by Eleanor Kaabwe 7. Managing Teacher Performance and its Appraisal by David Middlewood 8. Identifying and Meeting Development Needs by Jacky Lumby Section C. Organisational Issues 9. Managing Motivation by Jacky Lumby 10. Managing through Teams by David Middlewood 11. Conflict Management by Thandi Ngcobo 12. Gender Issues in Education and Management by Eleanor Kaabwe 13. Managing Multicultural Contexts by Thandi Ngcobo