Power of Place-Based Leadership in Social Value Creation. Leading Places, Shaping Futures - Geena Whiteman;Rafaela Neiva Ganga;Christine Spriggs;John Eastwood;Hueiming Liu;Robin Miller;Jo Pretty;Emma Hill;Fiona Shaw;Jan Brown;Liz Edwards;Gerwyn Jones;Lisa Newson;Lucy Bridge;John Ghader;Paul Anderson;Lisa Knight;Fiona Armstrong-Gibbs

This book explores the role of leadership in shaping places and driving sustainable urban and regional development. Moving beyond the traditional organisational focus of leadership studies, it uses inspiring case studies to show how place-based leadership can become more attuned to local needs, across sectors such as housing, healthcare, creative industries and environmental sustainability.

Addressing societal challenges—urbanisation, inequality and climate resilience—it offers practical strategies for place-centric leadership which drives social value. Bridging theory and practice, this timely resource will inspire academics, policy makers and practitioners to rethink leadership for equitable, thriving communities.