Table of Contents

Preface. Acknowledgement. The Authors. UNDERSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN SHARED--POWER SETTINGS. When No One Is in Charge: The Meaning of Shared Power. Leadership Tasks in a Shared--Power World. How Innovation Happens: The Policy Change Cycle. Settings for Exercising Leadership: Forums, Arena, and Courts. KEY STEPS IN TACKLING PUBLIC PROBLEMS. Forging an Initial Agreement to Act. Developing an Effective Problem Definition to Guide Action. Searching for Solutions in Forums. Developing a Proposal That Can Win in Arenas. Adopting Public Policy Solutions. Implementing New Policies and Plans. Reassessing Policies and Programs.

Reviews

"This book is the most important guide for public policy involvement available. A great achievement, bound to be the most-read strategic guide for every student of public policy and every citizen with a noble cause to embrace." (Andaa L. Delbecq, Santa Clara University)