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A new mindset for public sector leadership
Public sector leadership is not easy, and never has been. But recognizing how the world is changing and getting on the front foot with the right leadership development can go a long way to help leaders make the most of their abilities and get ready for the future.
Deloitte’s assessment of the next decade suggests that public sector leaders will need to adapt their mindset to meet the challenges ahead. They conclude that leaders at all levels in the public sector can take the following five actions now to shift focus towards the future.
1. Stay on top of new technologies and their possibilities – Take responsibility for understanding what technology can do in pursuit of your policy objectives, and incorporate it into your vision.
2. Embody a great place to work – This means nurturing a culture that embraces different ways of working, a sense of purpose that people can rally behind, and a commitment to providing an environment that welcomes all.
3. Invest energy in your own support – Leaders should maintain relationships with people who will be honest and tell them if they need to take more care of their wellbeing. Such networks rarely form organically, so leaders must invest time and energy to build them.
4. Develop your influence and delivery network – As the public sector becomes more collaborative, the best leaders will be able to exert influence beyond the boundaries of their own hierarchy. The more effective leaders will be highly networked.
5. Re-think your visibility – As government workforces increasingly work flexibly, remotely, and across organizational borders, leaders will need to maintain their visibility by re-thinking the ways in which employees experience their presence.
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