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The leadership role of women in social regeneration in the UK

The leadership role of women in social regeneration in the UK Purpose – Proposes that arguing for greater access for women is essential but not sufficient to drive equality or the spirit of diversity. Design/methodology/approach – Explores the role that women and others can play in broadening agendas and in transforming managerial and regeneration practices. Findings – A few innovative chief executives are leading the way and showing what transforming leadership is about in practice. In spite of this the intransigent lack of diversity within decision‐making bodies produces a brake on positive social change. Originality/value – Provides an insight into the leadership role of women in social regeneration. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Public Sector Management Emerald Publishing

The leadership role of women in social regeneration in the UK

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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2005 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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0951-3558
DOI
10.1108/09513550510584955
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Abstract

Purpose – Proposes that arguing for greater access for women is essential but not sufficient to drive equality or the spirit of diversity. Design/methodology/approach – Explores the role that women and others can play in broadening agendas and in transforming managerial and regeneration practices. Findings – A few innovative chief executives are leading the way and showing what transforming leadership is about in practice. In spite of this the intransigent lack of diversity within decision‐making bodies produces a brake on positive social change. Originality/value – Provides an insight into the leadership role of women in social regeneration.

Journal

International Journal of Public Sector Management – Emerald Publishing

Published: Mar 1, 2005

Keywords: Gender; Regeneration; Government; United Kingdom

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