to economic development by relying on business‐civic leadership to transcend governmental boundaries. Design …/methodology/approach – The paper examines the role of leadership in organizations representing business interests, and the competing and …

Purpose – Despite the vast amount of literature covering the concept of leadership, it remains contentious, under …. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reviews what the idea of leadership means, how it relates to competing accounts of …, or qualities of “leadership” either need to be or should be concentrated in the person of a leader; the tasks involved in …

' participation in leadership training programmes and their ability to transfer learning to their workplace. Design …‐day leadership training programmes. Findings – The uncertain environment throughout the public sector was the greatest inhibitor to … environmental challenges to fully benefit from leadership training programmes. The paper highlights pre‐, during, and post …

360)”, a diagnostic tool for assessing both competent and engaging leadership behaviour among managers and professionals … in local government. Design/methodology/approach – The paper argues that the assessment of both leadership competencies … (the “what”) and engaging leadership behaviours (the “how”) is essential for a valid diagnosis of individuals' strengths …

Argues that little attention has been devoted to charismatic or transformational leadership in the voluntary sector … charismatic or transformational leadership in concrete terms in a voluntary Swedish organization (Reningsborg), which combines … create resources for international aid, the young outcasts are redefined as helpers and participants in a common project …

little researched area of public sector leadership yet has significant implications for fundamental public sector reform …/value – The paper focuses on a little researched area of leadership experience which has significant implications for the …