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Performance Management The “-Stat” Movement Turns Twenty John Kamensky, Business of Government In his new book on the PerformanceStat model, Harvard’s Bob Behn concludes that the PerformanceStat leadership strategy does improve performance, when adapted thoughtfully to an organization’s environment. Innovation OMB launches … Continue reading →

Performance Management Doing What Works: Governing in the Age of Big Data Martin O’Malley, Public Administration Review Big Data is forever changing the way we manage, market, and move information. In Maryland, it is also changing the way the state … Continue reading →

Performance Management Transforming Performance Measurement for the 21st Century Harry Hatry, Urban Institute Modern technology and the considerable demand for information on progress in achieving the outcomes of public programs and policies are creating major opportunities for considerably improving the … Continue reading →

Performance Management High Turnover Hinders Progress on Agency ‘Priority’ Goals Charles Clark, Government Executive The officials designated as point persons for achieving progress toward agency priority goals are hindered by heavy turnover, spotty information sharing and flawed performance plans. When … Continue reading →

Performance Management Getting the Most from Strategic Reviews DorobekInside Interview with Robert Shea, Principal in Grant Thornton Public Sector Practice, about the importance of strategic reviews. Why successful performance measurement starts with considering purpose: An interview with Bob Behn, Professor, … Continue reading →