Hough, M. J. & Paine, J. (1997) - Collaborative decision making with teams.

The theme that recurred throughout this article is that of sharing: the sharing of vision, beliefs, information, knowledge, empowerment, etc. This means that communication between all members of the school community must be at the forefront of strategic planning if it is to be successful. I believe that when sharing takes place and people are informed, they are able to accept change more easily, knowing the reasons behind the changes taking place and knowing that the powers that be have acted thoughtfully and openly.