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The 21st Century Public Manager by Zeger van der Wal delves into the evolving challenges and responsibilities faced by public managers in the modern era. It explores the dynamic landscape of public administration amidst rapidly changing societal, technological, and economic conditions. Through practical insights, the book provides strategies for handling complex issues and improving governance effectiveness in today's interconnected world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in understanding the evolving role of public managers in today’s complex and interconnected world. It offers insights into the new skills and competencies required in public administration, providing practical approaches for navigating modern governance challenges effectively. Ideal for those keen on exploring the changing landscape of public service and its impact on politics and current affairs.

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The 21st Century Public Manager

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Truly global in scope and ambition, the 21st Century Public Manager addresses key trends, challenges, and opportunities facing public managers across contexts and regimes.

This accessible textbook aims to inspire public managers in rethinking their roles, skills, and values as they enter a VUCA world—one characterised by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.

It is written for aspiring and current public managers in graduate schools and executive education programmes.

Series: The Public Management and Leadership Series

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781137507426

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 322

About the Author

Zeger van der Wal is Assistant Dean (Research) and Associate Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. In 2014, he was awarded the prestigious Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty Fellowship as well as the school's Faculty Teaching Excellence Award. He was previously Assistant Professor at VU Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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