Abstract
Effectiveness and efficiency in South Africa is high on government's agenda. The main objective of this research was to determine the role of a strategic leader in creating a learning organisation for public sector effectiveness. The sample was based on interviews and focus group discussions with strategic leaders that represent five major central government institutions (N=168). The results showed that leaders need to display a high level of consciousness of their effect on the organisation and employees. Leaders also provide the necessary guidance and motivation towards and effective and efficient learning organisation. Finally the results showed that leaders need to be able to adapt to rapid changing environments to apply organisational learning effectively in public service institution. This paper concludes with an integrated framework relating Strategic Leadership, Organisational Learning and Public Sector Effectiveness. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n4p159
Highlights
Government plays an important role in the wealth creation of any nation
Legislation dictates that leaders should amongst others develop strategic management plans in keeping with the medium-term expenditure framework, organisational structures that comply with the strategic management plans and strategies to improve service delivery (Public Service Act, 1994, SA, 1994 and Public Service Amendment Act 30 of 2007)
As mentioned by one participant: “By focusing on the public service as an entity, we as strategic leaders are constantly faced with asking the question who are we as a public service, determining on what is it that we as a public service do and envisioning where do it want to go
Summary
Government plays an important role in the wealth creation of any nation. The public service in particular is a transparent system, embedded in a thriving environment that sets the pace, and outlines the actions to be taken by institutions within this service. Legislation dictates that leaders should amongst others develop strategic management plans in keeping with the medium-term expenditure framework, organisational structures that comply with the strategic management plans and strategies to improve service delivery (Public Service Act, 1994, SA, 1994 and Public Service Amendment Act 30 of 2007). This implies that leaders should have the mindset to create an organisational culture that unleashes passion, commitment, and performance of people which in turn contributes to the organisation achieving its mission, vision, and business goals (McArdle & Ramerman, 2008). The right leadership mindset is critical to an organisation’s competitive advantage, with benefits both the individual and the organisation (Morton, 2008)
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