Abstract
This article explores which leadership qualities public managers regard as important for public innovation. It is based on a survey of 365 senior public managers in Copenhagen, Rotterdam and Barcelona. Five perspectives on leadership were identified and tested using a number of items. Some of these proved to be more robust than others. Analysis of the three cities reveals a nuanced set of leadership styles, which include a transformational style, and one that is more dedicated to motivating employees, risk-taking and including others in decision-making. This suggests the need for more research on leadership and public-sector innovation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 134-156 |
Number of pages | 23 |
Journal | Public Management Review |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Feb 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Leadership
- innovation
- leadership scales
- network governance
- transformational leadership