Staffordshire Fire and Rescue values strong leadership culture

Purpose - This paper aims to describe how Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, UK, has introduced a management and leadership programme that has driven positive change in the organization.Design methodology approach - The paper details the reasons for the programme, how it was delivered and some o...

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Published in:Human resource management international digest 2008-10, Vol.16 (7), p.27-29
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