Strategy in the Public Sector

About the author Paul Joyce is professor of Strategic Management at the University of North London. He holds a PhD in local government and has worked in local government as a senior manager. He is currently director of the Management Research Centre at the University of North London and is involved in research on innovation in the public sector. His current research interest is centred on the way in which strategic management processes can be used to reinforce entrepreneurship and innovative management. He also works as a consultant in the public sector, for example, in the areas of strategic performance management and service developments and has published widely in that area.

• A Model of Effectiveness. Assessing the Organisation. Paying Attention to Politicians. Issue Management. Vision. Involving Managers and Employees. Installing Management. Engaging Others in the Organisation with the Vision or Strategic Intent. Focus and Align. Stabilising and Ensuring Targets are Achieved. Involving the Public. Partnership Working. Opening Up. In Touch with the Public. Bibliography. Index.

"It is a comprehensive guide to strategic planning, highlighting the major issues." (Professional Manager, September 2000) "Serves as a useful prompt to the issues planning managers will need to face as they prepare for the challenge of continuous improvement...." (Planning, 1st September 2000)