.... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Local authorities Leadership Collaboration Organizational change The last five years have given rise to a real cultural shift in public leadership. More and more people are recognizing that collaborative leadership can generate...

.... Computer based learning Local authorities Employee development © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 ...

... Group Publishing Limited 2009 Absenteeism Employee attitudes Local authorities A culture‐change program has helped a London local authority to cut the average number of days lost through sickness from around 15 per employee per year to just above eight – with a continuing downward trend...

... public‐sector organization. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Morale Employee attitudes Leadership Process management Local authorities People who work in parts of the public sector are highly motivated by the prospect of helping people and making a difference...

... the claims of those who say that business education is too theoretical. Leadership Management development Public sector organizations Local authorities How relevant is a manager's business education to the day‐to‐day needs of the organization he or she works for? Not so much a question...

.... Originality/value Shows that, over a period of time, trainers' questioning techniques have become more skilful and the learning experience more innovative and professional. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2005 Once upon a time local authorities in Britain were staffed almost exclusively...

... of flexible working hours when he or she needs it. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004 Work‐life balance Family‐friendly policies Local authorities Performance With the labor market tightening in the UK, and some sectors having to battle hard to recruit and retain the best people...