OriginalPress Release was a follow up to our First Friday Community of Practice session in March, titled:
Can Private Sector Leaders Be Great Public Sector Leaders, And Is the Opposite True?
How Different is the Work and Can Private Sector Leaders Learn How to Become More Effective from Public Sector Leaders?
For years, politicians have been telling us the federal government needs to operate more like a business, but can a private sector leader truly be a great public sector leader? Is the reverse true? Successful leadership in business or government requires a mastery of communication and negotiation skills, and an ability to engender trust and credibility. But routinely ignored are the different responsibilities and skills required.