Middle Managers as Agents of Collaboration / / Paul Williams.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Bristol UP/Policy Press Complete eBook-Package 2019
• VerfasserIn: Williams, Paul,
• Place / Publishing House: Bristol : : Policy Press, , [2019]; ©2019
• Year of Publication: 2019
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (224 p.)

This important book examines the role, behaviours and management practices of middle managers operating within the context of collaboration – complex inter-organizational and multi-sector settings that demand cross-boundary governance, policy and practice to tackle challenging contemporary societal problems and issues. Presenting new evidence and offering perspectives from both the public and private sectors, the author critically explores the main themes that are integral to the management challenges facing this cadre of managers. The book sets out the implications of this research for policy and practice and offers practical recommendations to policy makers and managers working in this area.

Table of Contents

Front Matter -- Contents -- List of figures, tables and boxes -- About the author -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Public management and public managers -- Managing for common purpose -- Managing complexity and interdependency -- Managing relationships -- Managing within and between organisations -- Implications for policy, practice and learning -- Reflections and conclusion -- Appendix: questions for discussion -- References -- Index