Rethinking leadership in local government: The place of 'feminine' styles in the modernised council

Broussine, Michael; Fox, Pam

Abstract

The focus of this article is on the quality and nature of local authority leadership. Local government leadership is male- dominated and appears to be stuck in a mould that is associated with orthodox male views that emphasise operational management rather than transformational leadership. The study shows that traditional views of leadership prevail among elected members, but such views are thought to run counter to the new approaches required for modernisation. As a result it is likely that the types of leadership and skills that are needed to transform local authorities are under-utilised. The study concludes by calling for the development of new models of leadership which capitalise on the talents of both men and women.

Citation

Broussine, M., & Fox, P. (2002). Rethinking leadership in local government: The place of 'feminine' styles in the modernised council. Local Government Studies, 28(4), 91-106. https://doi.org/10.1080/714004162

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2002
• Journal: Local Government Studies
• Print ISSN: 0300-3930
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 28
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 91-106
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/714004162
• Keywords: leadership, local government, feminine styles
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1082198
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/714004162