Strategic leadership in the public sector
By: Joyce, Paul
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BookSeries: Publisher: London : Routledge, c2017.Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xii, 344 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9781138959361Subject(s): Leadership | Strategic planning | Public administrationDDC classification: 352.23/6 Online resources: Location Map | Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 352.236 JO ST (Browse shelf) | Available | T0054976 |
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Previous edition title "Strategic leadership in the public services".
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I: Leading 1. What is Expected of Leaders 2. The Competent Leader 3. Leaders and Followers 4. Pragmatic Strategic Leaders Part II: Techniques 5. Strategic planning in the public sector 6. Linear strategic thinking 7. Strategic issue management 8. Strategic planning and management 9. Implementation 10. Monitoring 11. Evaluating Part III: Leading and the New Public Governance 12. The Strategic State 13. Economic growth, better regulation, and services Appendix 1. Strategy Workbook Appendix 2. 'Silent Planning' Exercise for SMG: Generating Ideas for Action
In good times and bad, in the different situations of renewal, crisis, and chronic resource constraints, the strategic leadership of public services is crucial. Good leaders are essential in helping the public sector to adapt and solve ‘wicked’ problems, and they are also integral to the reform and modernization of public governance.