Leadership for the common good : tackling public problems in a shared-power world

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Title:

Author:

Crosby, Barbara C., 1946-

ISBN:

9780787967536

Personal Author:

Crosby, Barbara C., 1946-

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

San Francisco, Calif. ; [Great Britain] : Jossey-Bass, c2005.

Physical Description:

xxx, 460 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

General Note:

Bryson's name appears first on the earlier edition.

Formerly CIP.

Contents:

When no one is in charge : the meaning of shared power -- Leadership tasks in a shared-power world : leadership in context, and personal leadership -- Leadership tasks in a shared-power world : team and organizational leadership -- Leadership tasks in a shared-power world : visionary, political, and ethical leadership -- Policy entrepreneurship and the common good -- Forging an initial agreement to act -- Developing an effective problem definition to guide action -- Searching for solutions in forums -- Developing a proposal that can win in arenas -- Adopting policy proposals -- Implementing and evaluating new policies, programs, and plans -- Reassessing policies and programs.

Abstract:

"When it was first published in 1992, Leadership for the Common Good presented a revolutionary approach to community and organizational leadership in a shared-power world. Now, in this completely revised and updated edition, Barbara Crosby and John Bryson expand on their proven leadership model and offer new insights and guidance to leaders. This second edition is a practical resource for a new generation of leaders and aspiring leaders and includes success stories, challenges, and real-world experience."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Leadership.

Political leadership.

Common good.

Public administration.

Added Author:

Bryson, John M. (John Moore), 1947- Leadership for the common good.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip053/2004025833.html

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When it was first published in 1992, the first edition of Leadership for the Common Good presented a revolutionary approach to community and organizational leadership in a shared-power world. Now, in this completely revised and updated edition, Barbara Crosby and John Bryson expand on their proven leadership model and offer new insights and guidance to leaders. This second edition is a practical resource for a new generation of leaders and aspiring leaders and includes success stories, challenges, and real-world experience.