Strategic Planning, Leadership Communication, and Good Governance in Schools: A Systematic Literature Review
List of Authors
  • Ahmad Syamil Abdul Rahim

Keyword
  • Strategic Planning; Leadership Communication; Good Governance; Educational Institutions; The Interconnection

Abstract
  • This study systematically reviews current research and trend of theories on the interconnection between strategic planning and leadership communication on good governance practice in school. The drawing of this review was designed according to PRISMA from reviewed sources which are Scopus and Web of Science (WoS). Referring to the PICo framework, this study aims to explore the unique interconnection between strategic planning, leadership communication, and good governance in schools. The review has synthesized pertinent articles from 2021 to 2025 and found that strategic planning implementation can improve organizational performance, ineffectiveness of strategic initiatives is caused by poor leaders’ communication, and good governance is well practiced through execution of strategic planning and effective communication. In general, this systematic literature review provides insights into the interconnection between strategic planning and leadership communication on good governance practice in school. Thus, it signals the need for further studies on the sustainability of this interconnection and the influence towards good governance practice. Future research should examine specific leadership styles, such as transformational or distributed leadership, to identify which approaches most effectively bridge strategic planning with governance outcomes. Finally, scholars are encouraged to observe professional development frameworks that enhance school leaders' communicative competencies, ensuring they can articulate strategic goals clearly to all stakeholders and directly impacts long-term institutional accountability and governance standards.

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