New Leadership: Key to Developing Public Sector Agencies in the 21st Century

Abstract

The 21st century is an era of rapid changes in technology, politics and society, which affect many sectors, including state enterprises. The success or failure of state enterprises depends on leaders who play a key role in management to achieve the set goals and missions. Therefore, for state enterprises to progress in the present era, leaders need to develop and adapt in many dimensions to be in line with the changes that occur. This article focuses on the characteristics and roles of leaders in state enterprise management in the 21st century, which consist of key elements: knowledge, intellectual capabilities, effective communication, ethics, morality, and leadership that focuses on change and adaptation. In addition, leaders must have the ability and skills of strategic thinking, use of technology and innovation, transparency and good communication, adaptation and learning, development and team building, and service focus. If leaders have these qualities, they will help government agencies to adapt and respond effectively to the challenges of the 21st century for public organizations.