Managing in a political world : the life cycle of local authority chief executives
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Managing in a political world : the life cycle of local authority chief executives
Palgrave Macmillan, 2010
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-206) and index
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Description
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.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Understanding the Challenges Facing Chief Executives Taking the Job and Getting Started The Chief Executive as 'Head of Paid Service' Managing the Relationship with the Leader Dealing with Political Change The Chief Executive as a Political Animal The Essence of a Good Relationship Testing the Relationship Moving On: by Choice or Otherwise The Impact of Inspection and the Performance Culture The Impact of the Move to Executive Government Where Next for Chief Executives
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