Abstract
This paper studies the importance of strategic thinking during the Thai economic
crisis period from July 1997. Self-adaptation or reform and
'Krabuankarn Prachakhom'
or civil-society are strategic directions to survive the crisis. The paper also
focuses on
strategic alert regarding what will happen to the Thai Ministry of Education by
2002
throuth its educational reform, particularly in administration and management. What
kinds of leadership, skills and values do government officials in the Ministry need
to be
prepared for successful change? Transformational and quality leadership, promoting
double loop learning and practice in strategic thinking including appreciation of
the
values of good governance and a service orientated mind will be necessary. These
initiatives are expected to build up Educational Service Area Offices-the new
decentralized pattern of Thai educational administration to be Quality and Learning
Organizations. Their accountability can be demonstrated by their
efficiency/effectiveness
in government budget expenses, including providing quality services to people; at
the
same time government officials in the Area Offices have professionalism and
integrity
to serve people accordingly and create an impact on society.
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