Collaboration in public policy and practice : perspectives on boundary spanners / Paul Williams.

"This book adopts a predominantly UK focus and draws greatly on the author's own research in Wales. However, it presents relevant literature from other countries, particularly the US and Northern Europe ..."--P. 2.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-171) and index.

Introduction -- Policy context: intra and intersectoral collaboration --Structure and agency -- The role and competencies of boundary spanners -- Challenges in the boundary spanning role -- Learning from the private sector We are all boundary spanners now? -- Implications for policy and practice -- Reflections and conclusion.

"Collaborative working is an established feature of the public, business and third sector environments, but its effectiveness can be hampered by complex structural and personal variants. This original book explores the influence of agency through the role of individual actors in collaborative working processes, known as boundary spanners. It examines the different aspects of the boundary spanner's role and discusses the skills, abilities, and experience that are necessary. It will be of interest to academics, researchers and students interested in this field of study, and provides learning for policy makers and practitioners active in the fields of collaboration."--Publisher's website.