Leading Forward

Explains the four dimensions of effective leadership for leadersin the public sphereThere is a wealth of advice available for corporate leaders, butlittle in the way of leadership guidance for those in governmentagencies. Leading Forward fills that gap by providing adevelopment framework and assessment tool based on the fourdimensions of effective leadership--empowerment, fairness,leaders, and supervisors. These four dimensions are criticalcompetencies that leaders must develop in order to succeed now andin the future. Based on years of working with agency leaders at alllevels of government and the latest assessment data from the Officeof Personnel Management, this practical resource includes a reviewof the current core leadership competencies and a detailed look atthe gaps between actual and expected execution.* Offers unique and uncommon leadership guidance for those in thepublic sector* Includes examples, exercises, techniques, and case studies, aswell as interviews with past and current leaders* Ideal for government agency executives and students inleadership and professional development programsLeading effectively in a government agency is different thanleading in the private sphere. Leading Forward offers apractical and effective framework for developing great leaders forthe public good.