PARTICIPATORY LEADERSHIP AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT

Abstract

This academic article aims to present the importance and connection of participatory leadership to the development of modern public sector management. Analysis and synthesis reveal that, in fostering a culture of innovation and promoting transparency based on good governance principles, participatory leadership is a key driver in transforming the civil service from a vertical, authoritarian system to a network-based system emphasizing collaboration and decentralized decision-making. Leaders who allow personnel at all levels and the public to participate can create a sense of psychological security within the organization, resulting in the flow of information and the creation of innovative public services that truly meet the needs of citizens. In the dimension of good governance, this leadership style enhances transparency through mechanisms for information disclosure and citizen oversight, thereby reducing corruption and building confidence in the public administration system. Furthermore, the article presents four new areas of knowledge regarding next-generation public sector management: creating seamless network structures, designing embedded collaborative innovation, establishing digital governance systems, and evaluating public value outcomes.