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From good to great: How benchmarking drives continuous improvement

Open Access Government - Technology News

Companies analyse factors like revenue, cost structures, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and innovation. Learning from top-performing companies helps refine strategies, optimise operations, and improve customer experiences, collectively contributing to gaining a competitive edge. How can Rockford help? International.

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Incrementalism as a concept of iterative improvement in government project development no longer a legitimate public administration theory

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

It took 13 years to make it operational after planning first started--by contrast it took Seattle four years, and they've since expanded. Incrementalism has been fruitfully applied to explain domestic policy making, foreign policy making, and public budgeting. A perfect example is the DC streetcar. Or the Norfolk light rail.

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The 50 Best City Manager Blogs, Sites, and More

Masters in Public Administration

A city manager is often charged with managing the city’s budget, various offices, and a ton of other responsibilities. Their office is responsible for the effective administration and operation of all municipal services for the entire city. It is the site for the Budget Office of Seattle, Washington.

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Stop Soldier Suicide partners with Pariveda, AWS on mission to reduce suicide rates among US service members and veterans

AWS Public Sector Blog

Suicide rates among veterans continued to climb from 2001 to 2018 before dipping back for 2019 and 2020. Architecting the platform on AWS allowed us to get up and operational within the first three months of starting the project. The suicide rate among veterans is still 1.5 times higher than that of the general population.