Maximizing public sector leadership capacity: a communication perspective

Abstract

Leaders in the public sector face many unique challenges when compared with their counterparts in the private sector. Public sector managers are expected to achieve ever-increasing performance without corresponding increases in revenues since citizens are usually resistant to increased taxation. It is therefore essential to examine how public organizations develop the leadership capacities and skills needed to address this and other myriads of issues. This paper provides a brief overview of the intricacies of public sector leadership in times of disruption. It discusses how public organizations can develop leaders with requisite communication skills and competencies needed for sustainable long-term organizational efficiency and effectiveness.