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State Department Bets Big on Data-Driven Diplomacy

GovLoop

In introducing the change , Lisa Vickers, then-Director of the Office of Performance Evaluation in the Global Talent Management Bureau, wrote, “The way we do work has changed; today our employees need to make data-driven decisions and policies, so they need to know how to interpret data.” sponsored U.N.

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23 March 2017 | Making a Difference in the Real World through Public Affairs Research, By Stephanie Moulton

PMRA (Public Management Research Association)

She said that part of our role as researchers is to create “implementation resources” that can be used by practitioners on the ground as they carry out their important work. For Jill, this is likely an academic paper to be submitted for publication, which may be of little value (at least in the short term) for the local partners.

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A Startling Insight Into the Auditor/City Manager Relationship

Barrett & Greene

by Hala Altamimi Assistant Professor, School of Public Affairs and Administration, University of Kansas In the public administration literature, it is generally expected that city managers are likely to support practices that improve government performance. This can hurt the relationship between auditors and managers.

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One Working Capital Management Strategic Tool: Interfund Transfers

Death and Taxes

Working capital management is a managerial strategy that monitors and uses current assets (e.g., This integral part of sound financial management uses a variety of strategic tools to manage cash flows. In our research study, we evaluate one working capital management strategic tool: interfund transfers.

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Steve Christensen: COVID-19 and The Importance of Batteries

Policy Chats

About Steve Christensen: Steve Christensen is the Executive Director of Responsible Battery Coalition, a nonprofit coalition of companies, academics and organizations committed to the responsible management of the batteries of today and tomorrow. Prior to this role, he served as the Managing Director in the U.S.

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COVID-19: The Importance of Batteries (with Steve Christensen)

Policy Chats

About Steve Christensen: Steve Christensen is the Executive Director of Responsible Battery Coalition, a nonprofit coalition of companies, academics and organizations committed to the responsible management of the batteries of today and tomorrow. Prior to this role, he served as the Managing Director in the U.S.

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COVID-19: The Importance of Batteries (with Steve Christensen)

Policy Chats

About Steve Christensen: Steve Christensen is the Executive Director of Responsible Battery Coalition, a nonprofit coalition of companies, academics and organizations committed to the responsible management of the batteries of today and tomorrow. Prior to this role, he served as the Managing Director in the U.S.