In good times and bad, in the different situations of renewal, crisis, and chronic resource constraints, the strategic leadership of public services is crucial.

In view of the approaching age of austerity for the public sector, leadership is likely to continue to become a key theme. This edited volume brings together a

This is the first report to examine key leadership issues across OECD Member countries, including the strategies and practices governments are adopting, and the

Strategic management is widely seen as essential to the public services, leading to better performance and better outcomes for the public. In fact, the private

A truly international examination of public sector leadership, this book explores the ways leaders of developed nations are addressing current challenges. The o