Leader-managers in the Public Sector: Managing for Results

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Highlights the skills and practices necessary for effective leader-managers in the public sector. It begins by clarifying the differences between leadership and management. It then draws on in-depth interviews with seven successful leader-managers in different policy fields to identify six critical skills and practices that are necessary for good leadership and good management in the public sector.
 

Contents

The LeaderManager
3
2 Introducing Our LeaderManagers
9
3 Picking and Motivating Your People
19
4 Walking Around Listening Learning
29
5 Fostering Collaboration and Support
39
6 Building Effective Organizations
49
7 Communicating With the Public
59
8 Demonstrating Character and Integrity
67
9 Conclusion
77
Interview Transcripts
83
References
201
Index
203
About the Authors
211
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