Engaging Citizens in State Recreation Planning: Best Practices from Oregon

Premium Content
Steven Waller

Citizen participation in public planning processes is one of the hallmarks of American democracy. Transparency, intentionality, and inclusiveness are essential to effective planning in the 21st century, whether planning efforts ... More »

Modernizing Kentuckys State Government Through HR

Premium Content
Nikki Jackson

In his inaugural speech on December 11, 2007, Kentuckys 61st governor, Steven L. Beshear, challenged all Kentuckians to choose the path of progress. This path will involve new thinking and new ideas. It will require cooperation ... More »

Workforce Assessments: Fears and Facts

Premium Content
Shelley Kirkpatrick

Assessments are more important than ever in the current government climate, which emphasizes accountability, transparency, and performance improvement. By providing actionable information that is needed to make wise and informed... More »

Telework Tango: Take Two, From the Top

Premium Content
Steve OKeeffe

At my college, ballroom dancing was the largest club on campus. But ask as I might, I could never find a single student whod admit even a passing interest in the rumba. Lets cha-cha forward some 20 years: Government managers who... More »

Think Differently: Update Your Stats to Unlock Outcomes

Premium Content
Daniel Forrester

It has been more than 15 years since the CompStat management model was first introduced by the New York City Police Department (NYPD), sparking a movement that has profoundly affected public administration. CompStat has been suc... More »