Figure A: An outline of the processes of resourceful leadership
These changes were held together by a growing recognition that the contributing services were driven, both ethically and through systems of accountability, by a desire for the best outcomes for vulnerable children. This focus on outcomes did not necessarily produce a neat set of intentions to which all could immediately ascribe.
“There are multi-level connected systems in place. Different issues are debated and reviewed at each level” (senior leader in authority A in telephone interview)
Rather, the prioritization of outcomes and the processes that aimed at accomplishing them were negotiated and woven together into a broad set of value-laden purposes that comprised the organizational narrative.
“The DCS is heavily involved and sees her role as enhancing the quality of debate and maintaining a focus on values.” (another senior leader in authority A in telephone interview)
“We have good systems because we have shared values, getting shared values is hard work. We need to listen hard to each others’ stories and work collectively on the priorities” (senior leader in authority B in telephone interview)
Here we connect with the centrality of ‘common knowledge’ to the process of meaning making across professional boundaries (Edwards, 2010; 2011; 2012). Common knowledge, as we have already