Unpacking technology's performance potential in education
Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings This research paper focuses on the use of technology to augment the management effectiveness of school principals in Canada. The results revealed that, for technology as an informational role enabler, adopting the sub-role of disseminator delivered the most value for the respondents. For technology as a decisional role enabler, adopting the sub-role of negotiator provided the most value for the school principals. Overall, the respondents felt confident that technology solutions made them more capable when operating in their informational management roles. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.