Collaboration for a Networked World

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Warren Master

Russ Lindens three-part opus on creating a culture of collaboration in public sector agenciesa detailed roadmap for overcoming the ill-effects of sprawling, bureaucratic silos and stovepipesoffers a comprehensive practi... More »

Linking Labor-Management Relations to Improved Agency Performance

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Marick Masters

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently reported that more than one half of the union members in the labor force work for government. In fact, 41.1 percent of the government workforce is represented by unions, compare... More »

Building Sustainable Ordinances in Taos

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Alix Henry

Cities and towns across the United States are grappling with ways to reduce energy costs, conserve water, and limit their carbon footprint. Taos, New Mexico, is on the forefront of this collective challenge. On February 24, 2009... More »

Collaboration: The New Default Setting

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Kitty Wooley

What is collaborative governance, and why do we care? In 2004, editors John Kamensky and Thomas Burlin quoted public management expert Russ Linden in their book Collaboration: Using Networks and Partnerships:Collaboratio... More »

Economic Stimulus Management

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David Ammons

Many local governments are accustomed to reporting their performance to management officials. Reporting the effects of stimulus spending offers a new and much-expanded audience that includes U.S. citizens, the media, and nationa... More »