Managing in a Political World [electronic resource] : The Life Cycle of Local Authority Chief Executives /
Leach, S.author.
Steve Leach identifies the key challenges facing chief executives in British local government in operating in an environment where party politics is a dominant force. It discusses the basis on which chief executives apply for posts and manage the interview process, and the importance of the 'honeymoon period' - the first 6-9 months.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; List of Tables; Preface; 1 Introduction: Understanding the Challenges Facing Chief Executives; 2 Taking the Job and Getting Started; 3 The Chief Executive as 'Head of Paid Service'; 4 Managing the Relationship with the Leader; 5 Dealing with Political Change; 6 The Chief Executive as a Political Animal; 7 The Essence of a Good Relationship; 8 Testing the Relationship; 9 Moving On: By Choice or Otherwise; 10 The Impact of Inspection and the Performance Culture; 11 The Impact of the Move to Executive Government; 12 Where Next for Chief Executives; Postscript; Notes
BibliographyIndex
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Steve Leach identifies the key challenges facing chief executives in British local government in operating in an environment where party politics is a dominant force. It discusses the basis on which chief executives apply for posts and manage the interview process, and the importance of the 'honeymoon period' - the first 6-9 months.
Leadership.
Management.
International relations.
Great Britain—Politics and government.
Political science.
Economic policy.
Business Strategy/Leadership.
Management.
International Relations.
British Politics.
Political Science.
Economic Policy.