Managing in a Political World: The Life Cycle of Local Authority Chief Executives

by Steve Leach

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 134931899X
• ISBN13: 9781349318995
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"