1. Unlocking Public Leadership -- 2. The Work of Public Leadership -- 3. Leading with Authority -- 4. Leading with Others -- 5. Leading in Context -- 6. Leading in Crises -- 7. Evaluating Public Leadership -- 8. Memo to an Agent of Change -- 9. Retrofitting Public Leadership.
Summary:
"This major new text by one of the leading figures in the field worldwide, provides a systematic, and up-to-date introduction to political, public service and civic leadership drawing on a wide range of examples from across the western world. Rather than uncritically importing concepts and themes from the world of business, the author takes full account of the distinctive character of public leadership. Drawing on a wide range of both established approaches and cutting edge research - including his own - he provides an intellectually sophisticated but accessible state-of-the-art assessment which will meet the needs of students and practitioners alike"-- Provided by publisher.
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