Increased complexity and rapid pace of change demand more from people responsible for regional development at various levels of activity. This paper has its roots in a belief that the more complex situations are the more regional development is dependent on the leadership and network management...

1. Introduction -- 2. Knowledge-based development of cities -- 3. Governance and influence networks -- 4. The basic features of place leadership -- 5. Power and leadership -- 6. Generative leadership as a relay in time -- 7. Generative strategy -- 8. Did we learn something? Generative...