The aim of this study is to identify the views of school managers on strategic planning. In this study, a phenomenological design, which is a qualitative research technique, was used. In the study, the standard sampling methodology was used, which is one of the forms of target sampling commonly used in the quality research methodologies. The study was conducted with 11 participants. The data was collected with semi-configured interview questions consisting of 4 open end questions. Information collected using data collection technologies was analyzed using visual analysis and interpretative phenomenological analysis methodologies. According to the results of the study, participants said that strategic planning facilitated the observation of change, facilitated the discussion of benefits and disadvantages and facilitated the progress in that direction. Strategic planning is advantageous to take measures by evaluating the current situation and to make the best use of resources, so it is vital. Participants pointed out that the most common problems they encounter during strategic planning are staff resistance, change and growth resistance, excess of complex work and processes on paper, the imitation of other schools’ plans and the lack of stakeholders’ participation.