Performance Management in Education: Theory and Practice

This book serves as a guide for school leaders to implement a new era of performance management. It presents performance management as a dynamic and transformational process, distinguishing it from the traditional, one-time exercise of performance appraisal. The book aims to show how a continuous and strategic framework, where leaders act as coaches rather than judges, can foster a culture of professional growth and collaborative accountability among educators. This book has been organized into 15 chapters and optimized as a university-level book on Performance Management. It builds logically from foundations to advanced implementation and continuous improvement. It moves from theory and definitions, through planning, implementation, review, rewards, and finally systems integration and future trends. Each critical element—from instructional supervision to ISO certification—is addressed. It provides a comprehensive and actionable framework for school leaders to achieve clarity, support their staff, and ultimately improve student academic outcomes by ensuring that both personal and corporate goals are met.