{"product_id":"strategic-leadership-in-the-public-sector-9781138959361","title":"Strategic Leadership in the Public Sector","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of \u003ci\u003eStrategic Leadership in the Public Sector\u003c\/i\u003e continues to provide insights into useful approaches and techniques for strategic leaders, looking at:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhat is expected of leaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecompetency frameworks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eleadership theories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etechniques and processes of strategic leadership\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eleading strategic change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe strategic state\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eemerging leadership challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplete with real-world case studies and examples, and including new material from the USA, Canada, Australia, Europe and India, plus an appendix w\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Paul Joyce demonstrates evidence that leaders need to be intelligent, social, and ethical. He re-frames strategic leadership substantially: not organizations, but governance; not followers, but citizens; not from the top, but as a mediator. This book will certainly affect the behaviour of many leaders.' - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeert Bouckaert, President of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences, KU Leuven, Belgium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'The question of leadership in the public sector has never been addressed in a publication with such clear methodological, bibliographic references. This book is a resource for academics and professionals, helping them to go beyond the generalities failing to seriously address this fundamental issue in our public organizations.' -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eProfessor Robert Fouchet, Director of Publications at the International Institute of Administrative Sciences \u0026amp; Director of Research at the Institute of Public Management and Territorial Governance, Aix Marseille University, France\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A compelling read that is both academically rigorous and accessible. Paul Joyce’s reflections on leadership and strategy in the public sector provide new insights for policy makers and students alike.' \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eDr Richard Boyle, Head of Research, Institute of Public Administration, Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Strategy is important but often filled with buzzwords and hype. This thoughtful book gives an excellent overview of relevant theories and practical tools for public sector managers as well as for postgraduate and executive Master's students in public administration and management.' -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eÅge Johnsen, Professor of Public Policy, Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, Norway\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart I: Leading\u003c\/strong\u003e 1. What is Expected of Leaders 2. The Competent Leader 3. Leaders and Followers 4. Pragmatic Strategic Leaders \u003cb\u003ePart II: Techniques \u003c\/b\u003e5. 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 \u003cb\u003ePart III: Leading and the New Public Governance \u003c\/b\u003e12. 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019547967831,"sku":"9781138959361","price":51.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138959361.jpg?v=1750780594","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/strategic-leadership-in-the-public-sector-9781138959361","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}