Action learning, leadership and organizational development in public services

Action Learning, Leadership and Organizational Development in Public Services

Volumn , Issue , 2006, Pages 1-226

  Rigg, Clare ^a   Richards, Sue ^b,c,d  

^a Munster Technological University   (Ireland)

^b UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM   (United Kingdom)

^c National School of Government   (United Kingdom)

^d Centre for Strategic Leadership   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 84917250735     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.4324/9780203966198     Document Type: Book

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