Lessons in Leadership

<p>Using international case study material this book examines how ideas of visionary leadership have been developed and discusses their applicability to the public sector. The book covers:</p><ul> <li>the tensions that can arise between administrative/bureaucratic traditions and the leadership styles required today</li> <li>the relationship between political leadership and organizational leadership</li> <li>different approaches that have been adopted by public service leaders in organizations around the globe and their level of success</li> <li>the extent to which existing theories of leadership are appropriate for a new management context.</li> </ul><p>A welcome addition to the current literature this book will be invaluable reading for students of public administration as well as practitioners and policy makers in the public services.</p>