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The Challenge of Performance Management in Community Development

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

In a forthcoming book, I define performance management as a continuous and cyclical process of making data-informed decisions to improve organizational outcomes. Over the last few decades, these systems have become ubiquitous in almost every aspect of local government management.

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FORT WORTH: THE TRAIN IS ON THE TRACKS

Barrett & Greene

A little over a year ago, we wrote a column for Route Fifty about the remarkably ambitious host of efforts that Fort Worth, Texas was making to re-invent its budgeting processes, on eight fronts: including, as we wrote in the column, “ implementing priority-based budgeting; improved use of data analytics and benchmarking; comprehensive planning; a (..)

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FORT WORTH: THE TRAIN IS ON THE TRACKS

Barrett & Greene

A little over a year ago, we wrote a column for Route Fifty about the remarkably ambitious host of efforts that Fort Worth, Texas was making to re-invent its budgeting processes, on eight fronts: including, as we wrote in the column, “ implementing priority-based budgeting; improved use of data analytics and benchmarking; comprehensive planning; a (..)

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Saving the planet through procurement: Governments are identifying ways to use purchasing to achieve and support sustainability goals

American City & Country

For a sustainable cleaning program to work, BU conducts regular training to ensure custodial staff know how to deal with hazardous materials and safely manage waste. Procurement may be asked to help support a broader strategic plan, such as energy management.