Conclusion

The purpose is to review the key themes and questions raised by the contributing authors and to identify specific emerging trends in the discussion and analysis presented.

There are a number of emerging questions for public sector leaders, thinkers and researchers which they might reflect on. In particular, a core theme is one which focuses on developing the leadership capacity of the sector at all levels (administrative, managerial and political) to scale up their capabilities to meet a historically unique set of circumstances.

This chapter draws on the contributions of the participating authors and those of the editors.