Research objectives and hypothesis/research questions:
To identify understanding of relationship management by school management. Research questions are: How school leader understands relationship management ? How their understanding influences school practice?

Research methods:
Case study.

Main results:
The study revealed that the public primary school lacked a dedicated stakeholder management strategy. Respondents identified several elements that, in their opinion, might reflect such a strategy. These included a school work plan, long-term collaboration, spontaneous activities, and work teams. The results revealed that the school treats stakeholder management as a random and unplanned activity, arising from any and all opportunities.

Implications for theory and practice:
It is recommended to plan long-term activities based on conscious relationship management. An example would be developing a cooperation plan between the school and its stakeholders. Adopting a strategic action plan in this area would also allow for the selection of effective relationship management strategies. The adopted plan would enable rational action in relationship management, rather than being merely a result of circumstance – that is, exploiting every opportunity that arises. It is also recommended to leverage the experiences of foreign schools in the field of stakeholder relations. This can be achieved in two ways: by inviting staff from foreign schools to visit schools in Poland or by sending staff from Polish public primary schools on internships with foreign partners.