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. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 128-138 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | International Journal of Public Sector Management |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- Gender
- Government
- Regeneration
- United Kingdom