Abstract
D.Ed.
In order for a principal of a school to be competitive, it is imperative to take decisions creatively. This process of making a decision should therefore be considered seriously,
as it could to a great extent influence the effective running of a school as organisation.
A creative idea or action might generate change in a school. To be able to bring about
a change which will benefit the school and community, the principal needs to have a
thorough knowledge of the following:
Creativity within management.
Establishing a creative climate; and
The qualities of a creative person.
Apart from the fact that the school need to function effectively, the primary duty of the
school to provide sound educational teaching, adds in interrelateds with the general
function of the school.
The successful performance of the above-mentioned duty requires a sensible
implementation of decision making which could influence the effective management of
the school. The principal therefore needs to ensure that this duty in respect of decision
making is adequately implemented. Because of the comprehensive duty of the
principal, supportive aids and techniques should be considered before a decision can
be made. Members of staff should need be consulted in order to contribute creative
ideas and to facilitate the taking of decisions. The creation of such an atmosphere at
the school will give both the principal and members of staff the opportunity to consider
the suggested alternatives, in order to comply with the challenges faced by a modern
community.
The aim of this thesis is therefore to develop an approach which can be used by
principals to add creativity to their decision making and ultimately lead to the effective
solution of a particular problem.