The forces of globalization are shifting our world, including the public sector, away from hierarchy and command and control toward one of collaboration and networks. The way public leadership is thought about and practiced must be, and is being, transformed. This volume in the...

This is the best single-source guide to leadership development in the public sector. It offers a wealth of advice for teachers, students, trainers, human resource officers, and established leaders. The all-original chapters include discussions of leadership frameworks, competencies for public...

pt. 1. Changing conceptions of public leadership -- pt. 2. Public leadership and collaboration -- pt. 3. Global public leadership -- pt. 4. New political appointees -- pt. 5. Approaches to public leadership development.