It’s not all politics, even though politics matter and must be managed. And it’s not just a question of rules and regulations, which certainly could be more clearly written. What makes the difference as far as improving administrative initiatives and public services are public executives, a group of nearly 20,000 people who head our public institutions in Italy. An interesting career to be sure, full of challenges but mired in stereotypical notions of bureaucracy, which in some cases even contaminate the people who serve in these roles.
In this book, Raffaella Saporito gives us a fresh, thought-provoking outlook on leadership in the public sector, with a special focus on the specific issues that characterize this context. Starting with a literature review substantiated by her in-depth knowledge of the field, the author speaks directly to public executives (or anyone who aspires to this position). She lays out five approaches that inform leadership practices in the context of the public mission, and through a series of questions that typically come up during her lessons on the topic, Professor Saporito gives readers the chance to follow a personalized pathway. Her conversational style and a plethora of practical examples, some inspired by movie scenes, makes the text expressive and easy to read.
All told, Public Leadership represents a notable contribution to the body of studies on this theme. The author’s aim with her book is to encourage readers to reflect on how to fulfill a function that is so essential to guarantee effective and democratic action by public institutions. Combining an original viewpoint and an engaging writing style, this book makes for absorbing and instructive reading for public executives who want to develop their leadership skills and tackle the specific challenges of their sector.
Publisher: Egea
Publication date: May 2023
ISBN: 9788823839090
Pages: 224
Format: paper, ebook, DigitaBook
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