Vertical Leadership Theory and Its Application in Talent Management in Public Sector

Student: Arnatskaya Zoya

Educational Programme: Public Administration (Bachelor)

Final Grade: 9

Year of Graduation: 2016

The high profile business and political failures characteristic of the global crisis call into question the role of leaders and leadership in these events. The capability of senior leaders to predict, prevent, manage, and overcome crises and uncertainty is critical for organizational success in both the private and the public sectors. Central and local government organizations in particular are considering whether talent management can help them develop the next generation of public leaders. The aim of this study is to provide recommendations to apply vertical leadership theory to talent development in actual practice of the Russian public sector. Talent management will work only when managers have a shared understanding about what it means to be an effective and talented leader. One of the most interesting theory for further research and application is vertical leadership theory.

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