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Performance Management DoD hashing out new civilian performance appraisal system Andy Medici, Federal Times The new system will consist of three tiers—workers will be rated as unsuccessful, successful or superior—and will be uniform across almost all of DoD. Efficiency/Reorganization City … Continue reading →

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 →