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

Introduction: Understanding the Challenges Facing Chief Executives Taking the Job and Getting Started The Chief Executive as 'Head of Paid Service' Managing the Relationship with the Leader Dealing with Political Change The Chief Executive as a Political Animal The Essence of a Good Relationship Testing the Relationship Moving On: by Choice or Otherwise The Impact of Inspection and the Performance Culture The Impact of the Move to Executive Government Where Next for Chief Executives