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1 online resource |
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Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; 1. Leading and Managing in the Public Sector: The Leader-Manager; 2. Introducing Our Leader-Managers; 3. Picking and Motivating Your People; 4. Walking Around ... Listening ... Learning; 5. Fostering Collaboration and Support; 6. Building Effective Organizations; 7. Communicating With the Public; 8. Demonstrating Character and Integrity; 9. Conclusion; Interview Transcripts; Kimberly Belshé-Secretary, California Health and Human Services Agency |
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John B. Catoe Jr.-General Manager, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityThomas W. Payzant-Superintendent, Boston Public Schools; Federico Fabian Peña-Mayor, Denver, Colorado; Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation; Mary E. Peters-Director, Arizona Department of Transportation; Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation; Jean Hoefer Toal-Chief Justice, South Carolina Supreme Court; Bernard E. Trainor-Lieutenant General, U.S. Marine Corps; References; Index; About the Authors |
| Summary |
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 |
| Notes |
Title from title screen |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Leadership -- United States.
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Government executives -- United States.
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Organizational effectiveness -- United States
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Affairs & Administration.
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Government executives
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Leadership
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Organizational effectiveness
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Portz, John, 1953-
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| ISBN |
9781317466345 |
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1317466349 |
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