Abstract
D.Ed.
The general aim of this research project is to:
Investigate the competencies necessary for the training and development of effective
principals. In order to achieve the general aim of this project the following serve as specific aims,
namely to:
Determine the competencies necessary to manage organisational structures effectively
as an aspect of the training and development of principals;
Ascertain the perception of principals and educators as to the importance of the
effective management of organisational structures in the development of competent
principals;
Provide guidelines a strategy to train principals in respect of effective management
of organisational structures as an aspect of the development of effective principals.