Chapter 1. Developing public sector leadership for the 21 st century 1. Introduction 2. Why leadership now? 3. The role of leadership 4. Leadership development strategies in OECD menber coutries 5. Common steps taken for developing future leaders 6. Further issues Chapter 2. Leadership development strategies in the UK civil service 1. Introdution 2. Importance of leadership 3. Leadership development strategy 4. Examples of efforts towards defining leadership 5. Future programme Chapter 3. Leadership development in the united states 1. Introduction 2. Why leadership is important 3. Strategies to build and enhance leadership skills 4. Practical exmples of leadership training 5. Future development 6. Conclusion Chapter 4. Staff development and training for leadership in the german federal administration 1. Introduction 2. Framework and instruments of staff development 3. Examples of leadership training 4. Conclusion Chapter 5. Leadership development strategy in sweden 1. Introduction 2. Importance of leadership 3. Strategies for leadership development 4. Leadership training: national council for quality and development Chapter 6. Manger and management development in norway 1. Introduction 2. Importance of leadership 3. Strategies for leadership development 4. Example of leadership development programme 5. Women managers 6. Future developments Chapter 7. Leading change en Mexico 1. Introduction 2. Civil service reform in Mexico 3. Leading change - an example of leadership 4. Conclusion