On Leadership

Lessons for the 21st Century

Autor*innen

• Tony Blair

Parameter

• 480 Seiten
• 17 Lesestunden

• Business & Management
• Handel
• Politikwissenschaft
• Sachliteratur
• Sozialwissenschaften

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Today, the quality of a country’s governance and leadership is crucial for its success or failure. Nations with similar populations and resources can thrive or struggle based on their leaders’ understanding of effective governance. Tony Blair, who led a country for over a decade, learned important principles of good government that he wished he had known earlier. He recognized that, despite varying circumstances, the challenges of governance are fundamentally similar across nations at different developmental stages. However, while there are many practical guides for other professions, governance is often seen merely as a political dimension, making non-partisan advice scarce. Blair has crafted a manual on political leadership that reflects the insights gained from his experiences and observations of other leaders worldwide, both during and after his time in office. The book is structured in concise chapters filled with examples from diverse political systems, addressing key questions: How should a leader organize the government and their office? What strategies should they employ to prioritize plans, hire personnel, manage crises, and balance immediate results with long-term changes? Additionally, it explores how to navigate bureaucratic challenges, attract investment, reform essential services, ensure citizen security, and leverage the opportunities presented by 21st-century technology.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Einband: Paperback