Leading Performance Management in Local Government

Leading Performance Management in Local Government walks you through a brief overview of performance measurement, and then delves into successful performance management practices. This collection of readings on performance measurement and management is packed with strategies and guidance from noted experts on leadership in government. Many local governments today collect performance measures, reporting the measures in budget documents, and possibly even adopting strategic plans based on the reports. Performance measures help in strategic management, planning, budgeting, program evaluation, incentive systems, and more. But all too often, these efforts fall short of leading to improved performance and real results. Until more local government managers step up to performance management—and actively lead the efforts—the full potential of measuring performance will not be seen. If you are not content to rest your hopes for change merely on the act of measuring performance or declaring goals in a mission statement, find out how to lead an active strategy to push your organization toward improved performance.