Federal agencies should focus on selecting and fostering key attributes when developing the next generation of government leaders, human capital experts say.
Such an approach to leadership development is critical to innovation in government, according to a report released Thursday from the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service and Hay Group, a consulting firm. Attributes found in an innovative leader can be learned and fostered over time if the employee is committed and receives constructive feedback, the report found. But the process can bog down if there is an inability to foster new ideas, gaps in communication, a system that rewards the status quo, or limited funding.
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