scholarly journals The power of place in public leadership research and development

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 209-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brad Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Public Management ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Collaborative Governance ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Public Leadership ◽  
Leadership Research

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to foreground place as a critical and central concern for public leadership research, development and practice. Design/methodology/approach This invited essay draws on the author’s own research and development work engaging in collaborative place-based interventions with academics, policy makers and practitioners. Findings Place is one of six heuristic lenses in a Leadership Hexad that has been developed to interrogate and better understand leadership in a multi-dimensional manner. Place can provide an important theoretical and practical fulcrum for bridging both collaborative governance and collective leadership and public and political leadership as well as facilitating cross-sectoral leadership. Practical implications This essay argues that more time and effort should be invested into researching and developing place leadership to complement the already extensive efforts to promote collaborative governance and place-based policy initiatives. Place leadership development should be genuinely cross-sectoral in its ambition and should focus on developing emerging and established leaders from the public, private, not-for-profit and indigenous sectors to tackle place-based problems and opportunities. Originality/value This essay draws on experience undertaking academic research and conducting leadership development that draws from and feeds into policy and practice. It utilises research from geography, leadership studies, public management, public policy and political science to gain a more sophisticated understanding of the relationship between place and public leadership and how this can be harnessed to improve economic and social impact.

scholarly journals Ten propositions about public leadership

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 202-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Hartley
Keyword(s):  
Public Sphere ◽  
Public Management ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Leadership ◽  
Service Leadership ◽  
The Public Sphere

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of some pressing but under-researched aspects of public leadership. Ten propositions about public leadership are set out and these are intended to be thought-provoking and even controversial in order to stimulate researchers to design research which addresses key theoretical and practical questions about leadership in the public sphere. They will also help practitioners navigate an increasingly complex leadership context.Design/methodology/approachThis invited essay uses ten propositions about public leadership, selected from three sources: the leadership literature, the author’s own research and from collaborative research discussions with academics, policy makers and practitioners.FindingsThe first proposition argues for distinguishing public leadership from public service leadership given that the former is about leadership of the public sphere. Other propositions concern context; purpose; conflict and contest at the heart of public leadership; leadership with political astuteness; dual leadership; leadership projections; fostering resilience; leadership, authority and legitimacy; and the challenge to researchers to use research designs which reflect the complexity and dynamism of public leadership.Practical implicationsWhile this essay is primarily addressed to researchers, there are many ideas and concepts which practising leaders will find insightful and useful in their work.Originality/valueThis essay draws on deep experience in undertaking high-quality academic research about public leadership which draws from and feeds into policy and practice. It utilises organisational psychology, public management and political science to create synergies in order to enhance the understanding of public leadership.

Collaboration among public organizations: a systematic literature review on determinants of interinstitutional performance

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Costumato
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Public Management ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Collaborative Governance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Systematic Overview ◽  
Interinstitutional Collaboration ◽  
Performance Determinants

PurposeThe concept of collaboration has received increased attention from scholars in public management, as it has been seen as a viable solution to address “wicked” problems. Solving such problems may require a horizontal collaboration within the same governmental jurisdiction or, vertically, between different levels of government. Despite broad interest from the field of public management, the dynamics of public interinstitutional collaboration have received little attention within the literature. This paper aims to provide a systematic overview of the most significant academic contributions on the topic, highlighting the features of this collaborative context and identifying determinants those can foster its performance.Design/methodology/approachIn total, two main literature streams have occasionally dealt with public interinstitutional collaboration and related performance management: the “collaborative governance” stream and “public network performance”. Through a systematic literature review (SLR), this paper answers the following research question: what has been done and what is missing in order to assess performance in the context of public interinstitutional collaboration?FindingsThe findings of this study suggest that the most relevant papers are those dealing with public interagency collaboration, as this form of collaboration presents several similarities with public interinstitutional circumstances. Furthermore, the authors provide an analysis of the main determinants of public interinstitutional performance, which highlight the effects of trust, power sharing, leadership style, management strategies and formalization on the achievement of efficient and effective collaboration between public entities.Originality/valueBy drawing on two autonomous literature streams, this paper describes the main features of public interinstitutional collaboration. It contributes to the field by offering a systematic overview of how specific performance determinants, which are widely recognized as relevant for collaboration in general, work in the specificity of public–public contexts.

scholarly journals Managerial and leadership implications of the retained duty system in English fire and rescue services

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 184-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damien West ◽  
Peter Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Public Management ◽  
Industrial Relations ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Leadership Challenges ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Rescue Services ◽  
Management Perspective ◽  
Key Issues

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the managerial and leadership challenges faced when managing personnel in the retained duty system (RDS) within English fire and rescue services. It examines the key areas of motivation, commitment, culture, relationships and practical management arrangements. Design/methodology/approach This exploratory research, using primary and secondary sources, adopted a deductive approach, incorporating questionnaires, interviews, focus groups and document analysis. Findings The research identified issues agreed upon by both employees and managers, and as well as areas of disparity and conflict. It also highlighted matters that appear to be pivotal to the successful management of a RDS, and in particular the importance of how roles are deployed, and managed by senior management, as well as how employees perceive them. Practical implications This paper offers recommendations regarding the managerial understanding and appreciation of an RDS as some managers in this research appear to have little or no knowledge of (or indeed a misconception of) key issues in the effective management of the RDS It suggests recommendations for the wider support and engagement of RDS personnel. Originality/value This paper offers a contemporary assessment of the challenges faced when managing RDS personnel. While firefighters and whole-time unionised firefighters in particular, have attracted interest from scholars of industrial relations, there has been relatively little academic research from a public management perspective.

Leaders should be first among equals

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 29-32
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Fertile Ground ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeReviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsAnyone who has been an employee for many years, and has worked for several different companies during that time, will know that it's extremely difficult to make sweeping statements about bosses. In a few cases they might have got there through ambition as much as talent, although a judicious combination of the two is more likely, and they are not always people with whom you would want to spend an evening in a bar. But once in situ, leaders' approaches to their role differ too much to make generalizations possible. This all provides fertile ground for experts examining leadership development.Practical implicationsProvides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.Social implicationsProvides strategic insights and practical thinking that can have a broader social impact.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.

Reacting to and managing change within Juvenile justice

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 315-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann Dadich ◽  
Brian Stout ◽  
Hassan Hosseinzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Justice ◽  
Public Management ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
New Public Management ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Secondary Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Managing Change ◽  
Research Material

Purpose – As part of the wave of new public management (NPM), the purpose of this paper is to unveil reactions to, and the management of organizational change within a context seldom examined – juvenile justice. This is achieved via a state-wide study on the introduction of a policy framework in eight centers to manage detainee behavior by ensuring risk-based decision-making among staff. Design/methodology/approach – Secondary research material was analyzed on organizational characteristics, framework-implementation, and the associated outcomes. The material was synthesized to develop descriptions of each center. Findings – Two key findings are apparent. First, there were limited research material to make robust connections between framework-implementation and related outcomes. Second, of the material available, there is clear evidence of center differences. The contexts in which the framework was implemented were varied – this may partly explain the different ways the centers responded to the framework, some of which appear counterintuitive. Research limitations/implications – The findings are limited by the use of secondary research material and the limited availability of comprehensive material. Practical implications – This study suggests that managing change within the public sector requires an acute understanding of organizational context. This encompasses the situation both within and beyond the organization. Originality/value – This study casts doubt on whether NPM, which espouses accountability, holds value for juvenile justice. This is largely because: the introduction of the framework was not complemented by the collection of complete data and information; and that which is available suggests considerable variation among the centers, which may circumvent the ability to establish causal relationships between policy and practice.

Relationship between altmetric and bibliometric indicators across academic social sites in article-level: the case of Iranian researchers' “Top Papers” in clinical medicine

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Batooli ◽  
Azam Mohamadloo ◽  
Somayyeh Nadi-Ravandi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Clinical Medicine ◽  
Citation Impact ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Scientometric Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Number Of Citations

PurposeThe study aimed to measure scientific and social impacts of Iranian researchers' “Top Papers” in clinical medicine using citation and altmetric indicators.Design/methodology/approachIn this applied descriptive-analytical study, it used scientometric analysis. A total of 166 “Top Papers” of Iranian researchers in clinical medicine category of Web of Science (WoS) database including “Highly Cited Papers” and “Hot Papers” published between 2009 and 2019 were used. Overall, 29 indicators and their data were extracted from WoS, Scopus, ResearchGate (RG) and PlumX in March 2020.FindingsThe results showed that there exists a positive correlation between the number of citations in WoS, Scopus, RG, PubMed and Crossref. In addition, it was found that there existed a positive correlation between the received citations by articles and altmetric indicators. According to the results, there is a strong correlation between RG Research Interest and citation impact. The correlation analysis on the Plum Analytics categories including “Usage”, “Capture”, “Mention”, “Social Media” and “Citation” showed the correlations between five dimensions of impact were positive and significant. The results have led the authors to think more about new metrics that can response to new developments in the new information areas.Research limitations/implicationsThere are limitations to access altmetric.com in Iran and cannot be used easily. On the other hand, because of considering 24 indicators, authors had to investigate only a sample of 166 top papers from Iranian researchers to present the detailed results. About nature of altmetric indicators, although they reflect the nonacademic impact of articles alongside bibliographic indicators, they still cannot be a complete representative of the influence of their owners.Practical implicationsThis study can indicate a practical application appropriate for the future study. It would be valuable to further examine how social academic platforms construct images of impact of research and how this impacts the social impact of the university as a mission. This study suggests that social media attention to academic research can be much greater than what is shown in traditional indicators such as citation.Originality/valueThis study examines 29 indicators from four platforms including RG, WoS, Scopus and PlumX, simultaneously and measures the relationship among them.

scholarly journals Evaluating the effectiveness of corporate boards

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 372-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald Nordberg ◽  
Rebecca Booth
Keyword(s):  
Academic Research ◽  
Policy Formation ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Corporate Boards ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Content Type ◽  
External Evaluators ◽  
Policy Direction ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to examine how board evaluations have emerged as an important tool in public policy and corporate practice for enhancing board effectiveness. Design/methodology/approach The authors review the extensive literature on effectiveness and the emerging literature on board evaluation to identify ways to assess the current policy direction for external evaluation of corporate boards. Findings The paper develops an integrated framework of effectiveness that can be used as a tool for board evaluation, in particular for externally facilitated exercises. Research limitations/implications Through its integration of prior conceptual work this paper advances our theoretical understanding of this emerging part of policy and practice, with to-date lack much empirical basis. Practical implications The framework that is developed shows ways to focus how the practice is conducted by boards and external evaluators alike. Social implications It can also help policy formation by pointing out the limitations as well as benefits of various policy options. Originality/value In pointing to ways to develop study of the field through empirical research, it provides direction for future academic research. It also identifies a need for and direction toward the professionalization of practice.

The disillusion of calculative practices in academia

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Argento ◽  
Dorota Dobija ◽  
Giuseppe Grossi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Research ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Education Management ◽  
Audit Culture ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Complex Settings ◽  
Calculative Practices

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight and compare insights from research conducted in different disciplines on the effects of the use of calculative practices in academia. It also acts as an introduction to the special issue on “governing by numbers: audit culture and contemporary tales of universities’ accountability”. Design/methodology/approach This paper reviews the findings and reflections provided in academic literature on the various types of consequences stemming from the diffusion of the “audit culture” in academia. In so doing, it draws upon insights from previous literature in education, management and accounting, and other papers included in this special issue of Qualitative Research in Accounting and Management. Findings The literature review shows that a growing number of studies are focussing on the hybridization of universities, not only in terms of calculative practices (e.g. performance indicators) but also in relation to individual actors (e.g. academics and managers) who may have divergent values, and thus, act according to multiple logics (business and academic logics). It highlights many areas in which further robust academic research is needed to guide policy and practice developments in universities. Research limitations/implications This paper provides academics, regulators and decision-makers with relevant insights into the critical issues of using calculative practices in academia. Despite the negative effects have been observed in various disciplines, there is an evident perpetuation in the use of those practices. Originality/value This paper contributes to the ongoing debates on the disillusion of calculative practices in academia. Yet, positive changes can be achieved within the complex settings of “hybrid” universities when the apparent class division between academics and managers is bridged.

scholarly journals Exploring past, present and future trends in public sector auditing research: a literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgia Mattei ◽  
Giuseppe Grossi ◽  
James Guthrie A.M.
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Public Management ◽  
New Public Management ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Sector Reforms ◽  
New Public

Purpose Public sector auditing research has changed rapidly over the past four decades. This paper aims to reveal how the field has developed and identify avenues for future research. Design/methodology/approach The authors used a structured literature review following Massaro et al. The sample comprises papers on public sector auditing published in accounting and public sector management journals between 1991 and 2020. Findings The present analysis highlights that academic research interest in public sector auditing has grown and become more diverse. The authors argue this may reflect a transformation of the public sector in recent decades, owing to the developing institutional logics of public sector reforms, from traditional public administration to new public management and now new public governance. Originality value This paper offers a comprehensive review of the public sector auditing literature, discussing different perspectives over time. It also outlines the various public sector reforms introduced over the period of the study. In reviewing the existing literature, the authors highlight the themes for future research and policy settings.

scholarly journals LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN UKRAINE IN THE CONTEXT OF EDUCATIONAL TRENDS OF WESTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

10.23856/4221 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 158-166
Author(s):  
Roman Storozhev
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Public Management ◽  
Moral Values ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Public Leadership ◽  
Foreign Countries ◽  
Educational Trends ◽  
Western European

At the current stage of Ukrainian state integration into European community, country leaders face new challenges that require improving efficiency of public management and public administration based on democracy and human-centeredness. Urgency of public leadership development in Ukraine is closely related to the foreign countries’ experience study on the mechanisms of formation and development of public leadership, characterized by a high level of moral values, responsibility, communication, modesty. The new management paradigm, being introduced in public administration and public management in Ukraine, also requires introduction of new qualities in public leadership, manifested through establishment of moral values in the leader’s personality, leader’s behavior in public service reform. According to the author, such qualities of leadership as delegation of powers in public authorities, intersectoral cooperation in public administration determine development of leadership in the context of educational trends in foreign countries. The author believes that today an important aspect in the development of public leadership is the mobilization aspect of the efforts of all leaders and subordinates of public authorities and leaders of civil society institutions to overcome crises and do complex reforms in public administration. Such crises include ensuring stability in global fight against the GOVID-19 pandemic. However, problem of public leadership development in this aspect has not been properly reflected in modern scientific sources. The article reveals priority models of public leadership of Western European countries as a prerequisite for formation of successful personality, successful leadership qualities, the trend of which is such an important factor as publicity, because before the 90s of the twentieth century not all government officials in European countries were public.

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