If you don't understand how the public sector is supposed to work, how can you make sure it works? A simple definition of public administration is “the implementation of government policies” (Encyclopedia Britannica, 2010) or “the implementation of public policies” (Infoplease.com, 1997). While policies and procedures appear to be continually under debate, it should be noted that an informed public is the only sure way to ensure that the public sector remains on track to meet the needs of its constituents. , tend to appreciate good leaders. “It is a leader's job to connect people with purpose” (Blunt, 2007). Why does this help us in the public sector? To paraphrase JD Straussman, leaders must have a vision, “set direction” against that vision, “align people by creating an environment of cooperation,” and “motivate and inspire organizational members” (Straussman, p. 4) . Overall, the public sector has not yet embraced the positive aspects of what leadership skills can bring to their organizations. It begs the question: What's so wrong with vision or inspiring and motivating people? Employee motivation should be one of the most important aspects of leadership in the public sector. Motivated employees often show higher levels of productivity than others. Often confused with leadership is the role of management in an organization. Entry level management skills are highly sought after in the public sector. These skills concern planning, organisation, direction and control (Reh, 2009) and are mostly integrated into all management models of the public sector itself. The second level management skills are based on the leadership skills mentioned above, such as motivation, training… half of the document… illsPyramid.htmBecketts, K. (2010). Four main functions of public administration: an overview. Retrieved from https://elearning.riosalado.edu/content/pad/pad101/pad101_INTER_0000_v5/PDFs/L2_Content.pdfAmerican Society of Public Administration, . (2006). Code of ethics. Retrieved from http://www.aspanet.org/scriptcontent/index_codeofethics.cfmBai, M. (2010, December 16). Is "triangulation" just another word for the politics of the possible? Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/17/us/politics/17bai.html?partner=rss&emc=rssGoble, K. (2010, December 17). Top state issues revealed for 2011. Retrieved from http://www.landlinemag.com/todays_news/Daily/2010/Dec10/121310/121710-05.shtmlAmericans for Fair Taxation, . (2010). Frequently asked questions - answers. Retrieved from http://www.fairtax.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_faq_answers