International Journal of Leadership in Public Services: Volume 5 Issue 2

Editorial

Mark Davison, Steve Onyett

Engaging leadership part two: an integrated model of leadership development

John Alban‐Metcalfe, Juliette Alban‐Metcalfe, Beverly Alimo‐Metcalfe

Part one of this paper (Alban‐Metcalfe & Alimo‐Metcalfe, 2009) concluded that personal qualities and values, and leadership competencies, are necessary, but not sufficient, for…

Looking for the leadership to successfully implement evidence‐based supported employment in mental health services — what has leadership theory got to offer?

Helen Lockett

There is an established international evidence base on supported employment for people with severe and enduring mental health problems, and now a growing evidence base on how to…

Leading race equality in mental health

Hári Sewell

The national policy Delivering Race Equality in Mental Health (Department of Health, 2005) is in its fifth and final year. Evidence suggests that the changes that were hoped for…

Iconic biography (IB) and its impact on the pursuit of excellence

Ian Wilson

The new concept ‘iconic biography’ (IB) is explained. Its impact on managers who aspire to lead their organisations to outstanding performance is described using contrasting…

Interview

Mohinder Singh