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Transformation of Local Leadership— Narratives on changed Interaction

Author(s) -

Arto Haveri,

Jenni Airaksinen,

Henna Paananen

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

open journal of leadership

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2167-7751

pISSN - 2167-7743

DOI - 10.4236/ojl.2015.44011

Subject(s) - narrative , situational ethics , social relation , corporate governance , set (abstract data type) , government (linguistics) , quality (philosophy) , psychology , political science , sociology , public relations , social psychology , management , epistemology , computer science , economics , literature , art , linguistics , philosophy , programming language

This article investigates the transformation of local government leadership as a change in interaction. Traditional interaction patterns are challenged by the increasing complexity of governance relations. The empirical analysis is based on biographical narratives of very experienced (born in 1945-1950) Finnish municipal chief executive officers. The narratives form a rich set of interpretations about the changes that have occurred in the role of municipalities during the last four decades. According to the narratives, both the quantity and quality of interaction have changed markedly: interaction is needed at numerous surfaces, but the quality of interaction is undergoing alteration. The current trend of instant interaction requires more situational awareness, social skills and quicker responses.

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