Competencies for local government managers

Abstract

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings A qualitative study of local government managers from Indonesia has identified 19 competencies across three top levels of management. The competencies are grouped into five clusters – managing personal, managing task, managing work unit, managing sociocultural and functional aspects. The research found that different competencies were important at different management levels. Originality The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.