improving local government performance through benchmarking david n ammons

Improving Local Government Performance Through Benchmarking sets the record straight on benchmarking and its value for performance improvement in local government.Benchmarking is a widely adopted public management reform of recent decades, yet it is often misunderstood by city and county governments; viewed too narrowly; or underappreciated by managers, elected officials, and students of local government for its potential as a tool. This book helps students of public administration and practitioners in local government—municipal and county government executives, department heads, program managers, and management analysts—to better understand the two major types of benchmarking in use by local governments in the US and beyond (metrics benchmarking and best practice benchmarking) and the promise and limitations of each type as tools of performance improvement. It lays out strategic decisions in the design and management of benchmarking projects, and highlights common errors to avoid – preparing managers and analysts for greater benchmarking success.Written in an easy-to-read style, this book will provide practical assistance to local government officials and students of public administration who aspire to become practitioners in the future.

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This book challenges the notion that bigger local government is always better. Whilst the central government in Britain has often supported increases in local government size, the book argues that this has been detrimental, and has caused the erosion of distinctive community identities that were previously represented by local authorities empowered to make significant local choices about services and future strategy. Drawing from national and international evidence, it offers an alternative narrative about the size, role, function and purpose of local government to that currently dominating policy discussion. It aims to provide readers who oppose size increases in local government with the evidence and arguments to influence change in their areas. The book will appeal to policymakers working in central and local government, as well as academics interested in public policy, public administration and local government.

Objev podobné jako The Strange Demise of the Local in Local Government - Colin Copus, Steve Leach

Local government in the UK is in crisis. It is now neither local in terms of the geography and populations of its principle units, nor does it truly govern in these areas. As this book reveals, over the previous 200 years local government has moved from a system in which local interests held governance over localities to one in which central government and national and multi-national agencies such as corporate businesses hold governance over local and community decision-making. These changes seriously undermine the important role that local government can play in liberal democracy in the UK. The book explains the nature of local government today and asks if there is any possibility of change.

Objev podobné jako Local Government and Democracy in Britain - Neil Barnett, J. Chandler

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A comprehensive guide to various aspects of British local government. As well as outlining the role of councillors and local government officers, it examines the politicisation of local government and analyses New Labour's policies and attitudes to local government.

Objev podobné jako Politico's Guide to Local Government - Andrew Stevens

Originally published in 1976, this book examines how and why local government reforms came about and what influences, pressures and compromises were involved. At the time of publication it provided the most detailed account so far of the process by which the 1972 Local Government Act was approved by Parliament following the Redcliffe-Maud report and two White Papers. At the same time, as a case study of the British policy-making process, it examines more general issues about the political manoeuvring of groups in conflict, the concept of ‘government by Commission’ and the range of strategies which were open to Government decision makers. The book will prove essential reading for students of the history of British Government policy-making and political processes, and of administrative change and innovation.

Objev podobné jako The Process of Local Government Reform - Bruce Wood

At the time of its release in 1983, Local Hero, starring Burt Lancaster and Fulton MacKay, was the most expensive film ever to be made in Scotland. It remains as important and influential today as it was then. David Manderson''s SCOTNOTE study guide considers the impact of Local Hero on the Scottish film industry and the rest of the world, while evaluating the film''s influence on Scottish filmmakers. This study guide explores important aspects of the film, including the story of its production, inspirations for the plot, characters, themes and critical reception. It also examines the language of film and includes a guide to cinematography and a glossary of technical terms. These notes are suitable for media studies students, senior school pupils and students of all levels.

Objev podobné jako Directed by Bill Forsyth: Local Hero (1983) - Alistair Scott, David Manderson

Cirencester Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of Cirencester, the famous streets and the famous faces, and what they meant to the people of this area throughout the 19th and into the 20th Century. Looking beyond the exquisite exterior of these well-kept photos, readers can see the historical context in which they are set, and through the author''s factual captions for every picture, and carefully-selected choice of images, the reader can achieve a reliable view of this market town''s history. Readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing face of this charming town, as David Viner guides us through the streets of Cirencester. There is something for everyone here, whether they have lived in the area all their lives, or whether they are just visiting this beautiful town. It also shows how photography has continually evolved to keep up with an ever changing society.

Objev podobné jako Cirencester Through Time - David Viner, Linda Viner

The second edition of an award-winning text on government information for information professionals and those researching all branches of the US government.A comprehensive textbook for library school courses on US government information, the second edition of Mastering United States Government Information can also be relied upon as a training tool for those new to the government documents community. Written by Christopher C. Brown, coordinator of government documents at the University of Denver, this approachable book provides an introduction to all major areas of US government information. Including detailed information on all three branches of federal government as well as state and local government, this wide-ranging resource teaches readers to use census data, understand the regulatory process, cite government data, work with mapping and geographic information systems, and navigate intellectual property. Important updates to the second edition include a robust look at Data.census.gov, further elaboration on bill tracking, and enhanced instructional tools for dealing with documents that will never change and the ever-changing discovery tools and web portals that have transformed access to these documents. Examples throughout the text help users understand real-life information challenges, while exercises at the end of chapters help them become comfortable answering government information questions on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Drawing on place-based field investigations and new empirical analysis, this original book investigates civil society at local level.

Objev podobné jako Local Civil Society - Howard Davis, David Dallimore, Robin Mann, Marta Eichsteller, Graham Day

For years we have explored history through the eyes of the people that lived there... but now it''s finally time to hear what the animals have to say! Get ready to journey back down the path of human history and uncover the tracks of the animals who lived through it, too. From the greyhound who had a paw in the formation of the Church of England to the bravery of Alexander the Great''s mighty warhorse to the tiny fleas who started the black death, this is history as it''s never been told before.

Objev podobné jako Tracks Through Time - David Long

A policy-focused approach to understanding the role of interest groups in US municipal governments. Local politics in the United States once seemed tranquil compared to the divisiveness and dysfunction of the country’s national politics. Those days have passed. As multiple wide-ranging crises have thrust America’s local governments into the spotlight, they have also exposed policy failures and systemic problems that have mounted for years. While issues such as policing and the cost of housing are debated nationally, much of the policymaking surrounding these issues occurs locally. In Local Interests, Sarah F. Anzia explores how local governments—and the interest groups that try to influence them—create the policies that drive the national conversation: policing, economic development, housing, and challenges of taxing and spending. Anzia examines local interest groups in terms of the specific policies they pursue, including how these groups get active in politics and what impact they have. By offering new perspectives on these issues, Anzia contributes to our knowledge of how interest groups function and the significant role they play in shaping broader social outcomes.

Objev podobné jako Local Interests - Sarah F. Anzia

A policy-focused approach to understanding the role of interest groups in US municipal governments. Local politics in the United States once seemed tranquil compared to the divisiveness and dysfunction of the country’s national politics. Those days have passed. As multiple wide-ranging crises have thrust America’s local governments into the spotlight, they have also exposed policy failures and systemic problems that have mounted for years. While issues such as policing and the cost of housing are debated nationally, much of the policymaking surrounding these issues occurs locally. In Local Interests, Sarah F. Anzia explores how local governments—and the interest groups that try to influence them—create the policies that drive the national conversation: policing, economic development, housing, and challenges of taxing and spending. Anzia examines local interest groups in terms of the specific policies they pursue, including how these groups get active in politics and what impact they have. By offering new perspectives on these issues, Anzia contributes to our knowledge of how interest groups function and the significant role they play in shaping broader social outcomes.

Objev podobné jako Local Interests - Sarah F. Anzia

Sensai Cellular Performance Advanced Day Cream je denní liftingový krém s SPF 30 pro ženy. Chrání pleť před vnějšími vlivy a bojuje proti hlavním příznakům stárnutí jako dehydratace, ochablost a vrásky. Krém obsahuje hedvábí Koishimaru pro hlubokou hydrataci a vyrovnání tónu pleti.

• SPF 30 chrání pleť před UV zářením a vnějšími vlivy
• Bojuje proti 5 hlavním příznakům stárnutí (dehydratace, ochablost, linky, vrásky, mdlý vzhled)
• Obsahuje hedvábí Koishimaru pro podporu syntézy kyseliny hyaluronové
• Lehká, příjemná textura s povznášející vůní

Objev podobné jako Sensai Cellular Performance Advanced Day Cream denní liftingový krém SPF 30 50 ml

David Beckham Classic je mužská toaletní voda uvedená na trh v roce 2013. Vůni vytvořil parfumér Aurélio Guichard a kombinuje ovocné tóny gin-limetka s kořeněnými a dřevitými akcenty. Produkt je dodáván v elegantním flakonu odpovídajícím image značky.

• Charismatická vůně inspirovaná osobností Davida Beckhama
• Moderní elegantní flakon odpovídající prémiovému image
• Univerzální ovocně-kořeněná kompozice vhodná pro různé příležitosti
• Dlouhodobě oblíbená vůně na trhu od roku 2013

Objev podobné jako David Beckham Classic toaletní voda pro muže 100 ml

Unpacking the history of performance art and celebrating the work of contemporary practitioners, a must-read for both art lovers and students alike.  Stunningly beautiful, deeply puzzling, powerfully moving, or intensely unsettling—performance art can evoke a wide variety of responses. In this important survey, Catherine Wood, one of the world’s leading curators and writers in this field, provides the broadest and most up-to-date insight into the subject yet published. Wood proposes performance not as a genre separate from object-making but as a medium that has profoundly influenced the shape of contemporary art.  From the spectacular forms of intimacy performed by Marina Abramovic to the painting processions initiated by Ei Arakawa and the social activism of Tania Bruguera, hugely divergent practices have emerged in the past 30 years that embrace the worlds of sculpture and painting, spectacle, and protest. Shifting the focus from “I” to “We” and then “It,” Performance in Contemporary Art is divided into sections that examine the perspective of the individual, the social, and the object. Wood looks at histories of performance through the lens of contemporary practitioners: the Japanese avant-garde group Gutai in the 1950s, Brazilian neo-concretism in the 1960s, and the feminist performance at Womanhouse ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Nebraska Government and Politics offers an in-depth examination of the connection between the political culture, traditions, and heritage of Nebraska and its governmental institutions. This new edition discusses federalism, constitutionalism, and the continuing American frontier, paying special attention to the effects and frameworks of Nebraska’s political culture. The contributors emphasize enduring trends and issues through Nebraska’s history as they examine the cultural foundations of the state’s political institutions, the major governmental structures in the state, and the political and administrative relationships at play. The chapters cover periodic populism, the state constitution, nonpartisanship and direct democracy, budgeting and financial policies, the unicameral, the executive branch, local government, political culture, and capital punishment. Robert Blair, Christian L. Janousek, and Jerome Deichert provide a long view of Nebraska, a state whose unique political culture is reflected in its institutions. Â

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Hudební CD s posmrtným albem Davida Stypky z roku 2021. Album obsahuje 11 skladeb včetně písní Dýchej, Farmářům a O lítání. Jedná se o fyzické vydání na kompaktním disku.

• Posmrtné album z roku 2021 od Davida Stypky
• Obsahuje 11 skladeb včetně hitů Dýchej a Farmářům
• Fyzické CD pro sběratele a fanoušky
• Kvalitní zvukové provedení na CD nosiči

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David Beckham Instinct je parfémovaná voda pro muže uvedená na trh v roce 2005. Vůně kombinuje svěží citrusové tóny bergamotu s teplými kořeněnými akcenty kardamomu a zemitým podkladem pačuli. Produkt je dodáván v 50ml elegantním flakonu.

• Svěží fougère vůně s citrusovými tóny
• Elegantní flakon s ikonickým designem
• Dlouhotrvající pocit energie a sebevědomí
• Vhodná pro každodenní nošení

Objev podobné jako David Beckham Instinct parfémovaná voda pro muže 50 ml

Stavebnice LEGO Technic 42171 představuje detailní model závodního vozu Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance v měřítku 1:8. Sestava obsahuje 1642 dílků a nabízí několik funkčních prvků včetně pohyblivého motoru a otevíracího křídla. Model je určen pro stavitele od 18 let.

• Věrný model závodního vozu Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 v měřítku 1:8 s autentickými detaily
• Funkční prvky: ovladatelné řízení, pohyblivý šestiválcový motor s písty, diferenciál a otevírací křídlo DRS
• Digitální podpora prostřednictvím aplikace LEGO Builder s 3D zobrazením a sledováním postupu
• Kvalitní dílky přesně do sebe zapadající pro stabilní výsledek

Objev podobné jako LEGO® Technic 42171 Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance

Tubbz kachnička představuje Dr. Davida Bowmana z filmu Vesmírná odysea v podobě 9 cm vysoké figurky. Figurka je vyrobena z PVC s detailním provedením oranžového skafandru. Produkt je určen výhradně pro sběratelské účely a není určen k plavání.

• Věrná replika ikonického oranžového skafandru z filmu
• Vysoká kvalita zpracování z PVC materiálu
• Kompaktní velikost 9 cm vhodná do sbírky
• Originální dárek pro fanoušky sci-fi a Kubricka

Objev podobné jako Tubbz kachnička Kubrick Space Odyssey - Dr David Bowman

Jackson High Performance Cable je profesionální nástrojový kabel určený pro hudebníky vyžadující špičkovou kvalitu. Díky konektorům potaženým 24K zlatem, silnému stínění a osmimilimetrovému měděnému jádru zajišťuje transparentní přenos tónů bez zkreslení. Kabel je vhodný pro náročné profesionální použití.

• Konektory potažené 24K zlatem pro optimální přenos signálu
• Silné stínění eliminující nežádoucí rušení
• Osmimilimetrové měděné jádro zajišťující věrný přenos tónů
• Délka 3.33 metru pro dostatečný pohyb na pódiu

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Letní pneumatika Sebring Road Performance 195/60 R15 88 V je určena pro osobní automobily. Nabízí rychlostní index V (až 240 km/h) a nosnostní index 88 (až 560 kg na pneumatiku). Pneumatika splňuje parametry hlučnosti 71 dB a je dodávána s maximální stářím 2 roky.

• Rychlostní index V pro bezpečnou jízdu až do 240 km/h
• Nosnostní index 88 zajišťující zatížení až 560 kg na pneumatiku
• Nízká hlučnost 71 dB pro komfortní jízdu
• Čerstvá pneumatika s DOT maximálně 2 roky stará

Objev podobné jako Sebring Road Performance 195/60 R15 88 V (489729)

Letní pneumatika Kormoran Road Performance ve velikosti 205/65 R15 s rychlostním indexem V (až 240 km/h) a nosnostním indexem 94 (až 670 kg). Pneumatika má hlučnost 71 dB, přilnavost na mokru třídy C a úsporu paliva třídy C. Je určena pro provoz při teplotách nad +7 °C.

• Rychlostní index V pro jízdu až do 240 km/h
• Nosnostní index 94 (až 670 kg na pneumatiku)
• Nízká hlučnost 71 dB (třída 2)
• Čerstvá pneumatika s DOT maximálně 2 roky stará

Objev podobné jako Kormoran Road Performance 205/65 R15 94 V (316622)

THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF PROBLEM-SOLVING TOOLS, GAMES AND TECHNIQUES USED BY BRAINSTORMERS, GAMECHANGERS AND TRAILBLAZERS. As working life becomes more complex, we are increasingly faced with problems which may at first seem insoluble. The Smart Solution Book is your guide to solving these problems, whatever their size. The Smart Solution Book explains each tool in detail – what it is, when and how to use it, its strengths and its limitations. The tools range from quick fixes, which can be used by someone working alone, to large scale solutions which can be used by groups of 100 and more. You can also use the tools separately or in combination with each other. • Frame problems so they can be solved • Find a solution to even the most intractable problem • Enjoy the process of problem solving, whether alone or in collaboration with others • Become more creative in your thinking so that, over time, solutions begin to present themselves The Smart Solution Book will change your way of thinking about business problems: apply the techniques and see the solutions unfold. “The essential guide for any problem solving situation. Effective, practical and very accessible. Highly recommended.” Chris Garthwaite, CEO ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Třetí díl série z tajemného světa Trombů, kde Edwin a jeho přátelé jsou přeneseni do paralelního světa plného nástrah. Musí překonat nebezpečí pomocí odvahy a důvtipu, aby porazili krále Klamma a zachránili Edwinovu maminku. Kniha má 192 stran a je určena dětem od 10 let.

• Třetí díl populární dobrodružné série
• Ilustrace od Jindry Čapka
• Vhodné pro čtenáře od 10 let
• Vázaná vazba s laminovaným přebalem

Objev podobné jako Kdo krade sny? David Jan Žák

David Gemmell was the UK''s number one fantasy and historical novelist until his death in 2006. A regular Sunday Times bestseller, and international sensation, his legacy lives on through his novels, his influence on the genre, and through the David Gemmell Legend awards.Rhyming Rings is a never-before-seen Gemmell novel. An ambidextrous killer is raping and murdering women, leaving virtually no evidence behind, and struggling journalist Jeremy Miller wishes he was covering the case. Instead, he''s stuck with heart-warming local stories about paraplegic teenagers and elderly psychic ladies. So when his stories and the murder case start to converge no one is more surprised than Jeremy.Or, it turns out, more at risk.

Objev podobné jako Rhyming Rings - David Gemmell

Chester’s history goes back 2,000 years, from the Romans to recent times, and in the course of the centuries the city has witnessed many dark deeds and events. Chester’s historical buildings and streets were part of this history and in this book local writer and tourist guide David Atkinson investigates the darker side of Chester’s past. With help from experts in their fields, he tells stories concerning Chester Cathedral’s stones, the famous Rows and pubs and churches in the city, with ghosts, poltergeists and an apparent visit by the devil. The entertainment in the amphitheatre played an often brutal role in Roman Chester, public executions were held in the city with heads displayed on spikes, the local museum has a spooky side to its doll collection, and plague and pestilence were regular visitors. These tales and many more will be of interest to all those who are visiting Chester for the first time, have lived in the city or know it well. Join David for a walk on the dark side.

Objev podobné jako A Dark History of Chester - David Atkinson

“Thoroughly researched, clearly explained, and beautifully illustrated…[this book] provides powerful insights and actionable steps for regulating the nervous system.”—Alex Korb, Ph.D., Neuroscientist, Personal Development Coach, and Author of The Upward SpiralA somatic approach to treating trauma, anxiety, and depression has never been more popular. Perhaps that’s because recent studies show that 80% of mind-body communication originates in the body —the vagus nerve is the superhighway that facilitates this communication. Healing Through the Vagus Nerve walks you through how the nervous system and the vagus nerve function, with approachable, non-academic language and helpful illustrations. Amanda Armstrong (founder of Rise as We) teaches all about vagal tone and the impact it has on your mental health and everyday life. Then, a variety of exercises and practices provide an adaptable approach to improving nervous system function:Breathing techniques including diaphragmatic breathing, physiological sigh, voo breath, and the Valsalva techniqueMassage techniques for the ear, neck, and abdomenVisual techniques including lateral eye stretches, eye pushups, orienting, eye cupping, and gaze openingPhysical techniques including cold exposure, yoga, and moreFeaturing relatable client stories, key details of the author’s own journey healing her nervous system, and a selection of entry points to help engage with the process, Healing Through ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Healing Through the Vagus Nerve - Amanda Armstrong

Banter, chit-chat, gossip, natter, tete-a-tete: these are just a few of the terms for the varied ways in which we interact with one another through conversation. David Crystal explores the factors that motivate so many different kinds of talk and reveals the rules we use unconsciously, even in the most routine exchanges of everyday conversation. We tend to think of conversation as something spontaneous, instinctive, habitual. It has been described as an art, as a game, sometimes even as a battle. Whichever metaphor we use, most people are unaware of what the rules are, how they work, and how we can bend and break them when circumstances warrant it.

Objev podobné jako Let's Talk - David Crystal

A compelling account of how a group of Hasidic Jews established its own local government on American soilSettled in the mid-1970s by a small contingent of Hasidic families, Kiryas Joel is an American town with few parallels in Jewish history—but many precedents among religious communities in the United States. This book tells the story of how this group of pious, Yiddish-speaking Jews has grown to become a thriving insular enclave and a powerful local government in upstate New York. While rejecting the norms of mainstream American society, Kiryas Joel has been stunningly successful in creating a world apart by using the very instruments of secular political and legal power that it disavows. Nomi Stolzenberg and David Myers paint a richly textured portrait of daily life in Kiryas Joel, exploring the community's guiding religious, social, and economic norms. They delve into the roots of Satmar Hasidism and its charismatic founder, Rebbe Joel Teitelbaum, following his journey from nineteenth-century Hungary to post–World War II Brooklyn, where he dreamed of founding an ideal Jewish town modeled on the shtetls of eastern Europe. Stolzenberg and Myers chart the rise of Kiryas Joel as an official municipality with its own elected local government. They show ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako American Shtetl - David N. Myers, Nomi M. Stolzenberg

At a time when food producers have to make significant changes to their businesses in order to survive, a review of benchmarking in agriculture and discussion of its future potential is critical. This book meets that need by providing an overview of existing benchmarking practices in agriculture and the food supply chain, and evaluating the potential of these practices to drive sustainable innovation in food and farming. Increasing pressures from commodity markets, corporate buyers, government and rising input prices (particularly fuel prices) are creating an environment in which farmers and their advisors are keen to make greater use of performance information for survival and growth. Where farmers are diversifying into alternative production methods, non-agricultural enterprises and on-farm production and sales, the greater the interest in a wider range of accounting tools for decision making. Lisa Jack and her contributors draw on a wide range of data and sources from Australia, New Zealand, the USA, the UK and Europe to provide critical evaluations of what might be considered ''state of the art'' benchmarking practices at this time, including recent strategic developments such as the use of non-financial measures in balanced scorecards. The food and farming industry is unusual in that benchmarking ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Help your students develop a critical understanding of the latest developments in US Government and Politics with this fully updated textbook for Pearson Edexcel A-level Politics. This trusted textbook by Anthony J Bennett, revised by David Tuck and Simon Lemieux, is specially designed to reflect the Edexcel specification and help your students approach complex topics with confidence. Ensure in-depth coverage of Government and Politics of the USA, with a fully revised and up-to-date approach to recent political developments, including the 2024 US presidential election Enhance students' analytical and evaluation skills through engaging activities, real-world case studies, debates, and exam-style questions Build in-depth knowledge by placing recent political developments in a historical context to highlight the influence of political history on current events Supports your students by emphasising key terms and clarifying synoptic links across topics in the specification

Objev podobné jako Pearson Edexcel A Level US Government and Politics Second Edition - David Tuck, Anthony J Bennett, Simon Lemieux

This fully updated Textbook for Pearson Edexcel A-level Politics will help your students develop a critical understanding of the latest developments in US Government and Politics. This trusted textbook by Anthony J Bennett, revised by David Tuck and Simon Lemieux, is specially designed to reflect the Edexcel specification and help your students approach complex topics with confidence. This Student Textbook:- Comprehensively covers the Government and Politics of the USA, including the 2020 Presidential elections- Places recent developments in a historical context throughout to show the influence of political history on current events- Builds your confidence by highlighting key terms and explaining synoptic links between different topics in the specification- Develops your analysis and evaluation skills through activities, debates and practice questions- Provides answer guidance for practice questions online at www.hoddereducation.co.uk

Objev podobné jako Pearson Edexcel A Level US Government and Politics - David Tuck, Anthony J Bennett, Simon Lemieux, Eric Magee

The new edition of the bestselling guide on creating and using key performance indicators—offers significant new and revised content Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) help define and measure the organizational goals which are fundamental to an organization’s current and future success. Having solid KPIs is crucial for companies that are implementing performance management systems, such as balanced scorecards, six sigma, or activity-based management. In many organizations, KPIs are often too numerous, randomly assembled, and overly complex—essentially rendering them ineffectual, or at worse, counterproductive. Key Performance Indicators provides a model for simplifying the complex areas of KPIs while helping organizations avoid common mistakes and hazards. Now in its fourth edition, this bestselling guide has been extensively revised and updated to incorporate practical lessons drawn from major implementations. Fresh content includes a more concise KPI methodology with clear implementation guidance, original insights on how other areas of performance management can be corrected, and new in-depth case studies. A revised starter kit is included to identify critical success factors, and the KPI resource kit contains updated worksheets, workshop programs, and questionnaires. Helping readers to better define and measure progress toward goals, this important guide: Dispels the myths of performance measurement and explains a simple, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This report provides an overview of the literature on telework, examines telework practices from across seven government agencies, and explains how government agencies benefit when employees engage in telework. There are similarities across successful agency telework programs regarding compliance with federal and organizational policies, technological accommodations, return on investment, performance management tools, and training.

Objev podobné jako Understanding Government Telework - Erika Meza, Bonnie L Triezenberg, Cortney Weinbaum, David Luckey

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO CANNABIS AND YOUR HEALTHUnderpinned by his two-year research trial in partnership with the Royal College of Psychiatrists, involving up to 20,000 patients, which will create Europe''s largest body of evidence on the plant''s medicinal qualities - Professor David Nutt and his team of scientists will break the mould on the way we use Cannabis for our health in the future.In David''s first ground-breaking book on the subject, he will cover its impact of all areas of the body and the brain and its effective use for treatment of illness from chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and PTSD, to anxiety and depression. This is the essential knowledge that cuts through the noise and give us evidence-based information that will change people''s lives.

Objev podobné jako Cannabis (seeing through the smoke) - Professor David Nutt

A source of unbiased, factual information on the U.S. government American Government For Dummies helps you easily understand the concepts and historical events that define the U.S. government system. This readable guide covers all the content in a typical course on American government or civics, and it offers curious readers a way to learn more about how the country is run. You'll get clear, impartial, and trustworthy explanations of topics such as the three branches of government, political parties, how campaigns and elections work, and public and foreign policy. It's everything you need to become government-savvy. Inside: Understand the history of the U.S. system of government and how it operates todayLearn about opinion polls, elections, interest groups, political parties, and campaignsUntangle the differences among the Senate, House of Representatives, Judiciary, and other important institutionsGet clarity on the importance of voting and discover other ways you can contribute American Government For Dummies is a perfect for anyone looking to brush up on the foundations of the U.S. government—for a class, or simply to become more informed on the systems and structures that shape daily life.

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Good intentions to do our best in healthcare are not enough. Healthcare professionals need to know how to close the gap between best evidence and practice, by understanding and applying quality improvement principles and processes. Improving Healthcare is a practical guide, providing healthcare staff with the knowledge and skills that enable them to implement, evaluate and disseminate a quality improvement project in their own workplace. With a comprehensive coverage, chapters cover the history, selection and application of quality improvement philosophies and methods in clinical healthcare at team, unit, organisational and system levels. The book also considers social processes of implementation as well as technical aspects of measuring and improving quality. As an essential guide for healthcare practitioners at any level who are new to service improvement, Improving Healthcare includes practical examples and case studies of healthcare improvements that illustrate the concepts discussed.

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''In this remarkable work, Robert Skidelsky unites his experience, knowledge and talents in a sweeping account of money and power'' James K. GalbraithThe dominant view in economics is that money and government should play only a minor role in economic life. Money, it is claimed, is nothing more than a medium of exchange; and economic outcomes are best left to the ''invisible hand'' of the market. The view taken in this important new book is that the omnipresence of uncertainty make money and government essential features of any market economy. One reason we need money is because we don''t know what the future will bring. Government - good government - makes the future more predictable and therefore reduces this kind of demand for money.After Adam Smith orthodoxy persistently espoused non-intervention, but the Great Depression of 1929-32 stopped the artificers of orthodox economics in their tracks. A precarious balance of forces between government, employers, and trade unions enabled Keynesian economics to emerge as the new policy paradigm of the Western world. However, the stagflation of the 1970s led to the rejection of Keynesian policy and a return to small-state neoclassical orthodoxy. Thirty years later, the 2008 global financial crash was severe ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Who works for the government and why does their work matter? Michael Lewis, bestselling author of The Big Short and The Fifth Risk, along with an all-star team of writers and storytellers, takes us on a riveting journey into a hidden world The government is a vast, complex system that citizens pay for, rebel against, rely upon, dismiss, and celebrate. It’s also our shared resource for addressing the biggest problems of society. And it’s made up of people, mostly unrecognized and uncelebrated, doing work that can be deeply consequential and beneficial to everyone.Michael Lewis invited his favourite writers to find someone doing an interesting job for the government and write about them. The stories they found are unexpected, riveting, and inspiring, including a former coal miner devoted to making mine roofs less likely to collapse, saving thousands of lives; an IRS agent straight out of a crime thriller; and the manager who made the National Cemetery Administration the best-run organization, public or private, in the entire country. Each essay shines a spotlight on the essential behind-the-scenes work of exemplary federal employees.Whether they’re digitizing archives, chasing down cybercriminals, or discovering new planets, these public servants are committed to their work and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Creating a piece of art is a rewarding, challenging and very personal endeavor–The Compact Guide to improving your Painting & Drawing is here to take you through that journey from start to finish. Whether you are interested in oil painting, watercolors, pencil sketching or pastel work, The Compact Guide to improving your Painting & Drawing has something for you. The book will guide you from your initial sketch to your finished piece and teach you how to develop your skills and produce your best work yet. You’ll be able to experiment with an unfamiliar medium thanks to the step-by- step workshops that cover everything from essential pencil shading techniques to getting the most out of plein air painting. This guide offers in-depth advice from 15 professional artists and 17 step-by-step wokshops.

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Become a more informed citizen with this clear and comprehensive guide to the founding principles of American government and the political processes that shape everyday life.The American political system can be challenging to navigate. In a time when the political climate can be contentious, understanding our system of government is more important than ever. This comprehensive guide covers the basics of U.S. politics in clear, easy-to-follow format, beginning with the founding principles of government and concluding with a nonpartisan look at today’s political parties, elections, and public policy. It covers:The origin of the U.S. Constitution and other key documents. The distribution of power in American democracy and the responsibilities of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.Present-day politics and the role of the media and special interest groups in shaping public policy.Learn about the underlying processes that affect all Americans, including the establishment of civil liberties, the role of the Electoral College, and how policy decisions are made. Suitable reading for supplement coursework in high school government or civics classes or college political science classes, U.S. Government & Politics Simplified covers everything you need to know about the American political system.

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The four seasons pass by like a gliding ship, each signalled by a transformation of changing colors and hues of light, thus providing a form of marker to these passages of time. Living in the temperate zone we experience four distinct seasons. The railway scene reflects such in its own special character - cold winter air enhances the bountiful steam escaping from the hissing steam locomotive impatiently awaiting its departure, while autumn enchants with trees that exude a variety of hues which embellish any image of even the most mundane suburban train. Springtime blossom and wild flowers bestow railway cuttings with a bounty of generous bright colors while coastal railways often look most inviting on warm sunny days as they pass alongside azure seas and golden beaches. The seasons each add their own dimension for the photographer to encapsulate, and railways passing through the ever-changing landscape provide their own tribute to this inspirational tapestry. As readers travel through each season, so they are invited to share this awe and constant source of inspiration from nature''s kaleidoscope of color.Photographs are provided with captions and reflective commentary to enlighten the knowledgeable rail enthusiast alongside those who equally enjoy such a portrait of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Whether you’re a student or an adult looking to refresh your knowledge, Barron’s Painless American Government provides review and practice in an easy, step-by-step format.An essential resource for:Virtual learningHomeschoolLearning podsSupplementing classes/in-person learningInside you’ll find:Clear explanations for all topics, including the U.S. Constitution, civil liberties and civil rights, the branches of government, how public policy is shaped, and much morePainless tips, common misconceptions to avoid, and informative sidebarsBrain Tickler quizzes throughout each chapter to test your progressEasy-to-follow definitions of all key terms and concepts to know when studying the basics of American government and politicsAdvice for staying informed about American government and ways to get involved in local and national government

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This book is for anyone who is interested in improving quality in healthcare. It will appeal to those who are traditionally responsible for quality matters, as well as practicing clinicians and leaders. Unusually, it will also be as relevant to those who have the keenest interest in the quality of care - interested citizens. It is a deliberate antidote to the anti-intellectual, QI tool driven, mechanistic approach that still dominates much of healthcare quality improvement work. The authors - both of whom have extensive experience of working in and around quality issues in healthcare at a national, regional and local level - challenge such approaches, which they believe fail to take account of patient and organisational context and invite reductionism, cherry picking, atomisation of complex issues, leading ultimately to simplistic and unsustainable outcomes. Key features of the book: ·      An exploration of some of the often-overlooked and misunderstood core concepts of quality; their history and meaning in a contemporary context. ·      A framework to "question the work" using four interconnected conceptual domains as a valuable framework to consider improving quality and reducing failure demand. ·      ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Improving Maths Pedagogy and Practice scale (IMPP) is an innovative way of assessing and improving the quality and effectiveness of mathematics teaching in the first few years of schooling. It is informed by the evidence-based practice shown to improve children’s outcomes, and extensive professional development delivered by the authors.

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Through the French Canals has probably tempted more people to explore the beautiful waterways of France than any other book. First published in 1970, it’s been the key authoritative title on cruising the French canals ever since. The revised new edition is the essential comprehensive planning guide for anyone wanting to cruise through the French waterways or take their boat from the English Channel through to the Mediterranean via the inland route. It includes: over 50 routes fully described and illustrated, with positions of locks, towns and villages through routes from the English Channel and Atlantic to the Mediterranean, plus distances, and assessment of suitable boats for the canals. It also provides dimensions of locks and operating times, details of bridge heights, canal depths, fuelling points, waterway signals, a guide to the cost of living, shopping and stores, sources of weather information, haltes for overnight stops, and ports de plaisance.As well as new photography, the new edition is updated throughout with new information on local facilities, new haltes and ports de plaisance, new VNF License fees, revisions to cruise hire companies, updated references to holding tanks, the availability of diesel and costs of cruising and much more.

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As the US faced its lowest levels of reported trust in government, the COVID-19 crisis revealed the essential service that various federal agencies provide as sources of information. This Element explores variations in trust across various levels of government and government agencies based on a nationally-representative survey conducted in March of 2020. First, it examines trust in agencies including the Department of Health and Human Services, state health departments, and local health care providers. This includes variation across key characteristics including party identification, age, and race. Second, the Element explores the evolution of trust in health-related organizations throughout 2020 as the pandemic continued. The Element concludes with a discussion of the implications for agency-specific assessments of trust and their importance as we address historically low levels of trust in government. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Objev podobné jako Trust in Government Agencies in the Time of COVID-19 - Andrew Fox, Scott E. Robinson, Kuhika Gupta, Joseph Ripberger, Jennifer A. Ross, Hank Jen

Nikolai Gogol''s short fiction, collected here as The Diary of a Madman, The Government Inspector and Selected Stories, deeply influenced later Russian literature with powerful depictions of a society dominated by petty bureaucracy and base corruption. This Penguin Classics edition is translated with notes by Ronald Wilks, and an introduction by Robert A. Maguire.This volume includes a selection of Gogol''s most admired short fiction and his most famous drama. A hilarious and biting political satire, ''The Government Inspector'' has been popular since its first performance and was regarded by Nabokov as the greatest Russian play ever written. The stories gathered here, meanwhile, range from comic to tragic and describe the isolated lives of low-ranking clerks, lunatics and swindlers. They include ''Diary of a Madman'', an amusing but disturbing exploration of insanity; ''Nevsky Prospect'', a depiction of an artist infatuated with a prostitute; and ''The Overcoat'', a moving consideration of poverty.Edited and translated by Ronald Wilks, this new collection of Gogol''s shorter writings skilfully captures the savage wit of the original works. Robert Maguire''s introduction considers recurrent themes and explores Gogol''s influence on realism. This edition also includes detailed notes, a publishing history for each story and a chronology.Nikolai Gogol (1809-52) ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Schools that want to be world class are now paying attention to the findings from neuroscience and psychology that tell us we can build better brains. They are changing their mindset, expecting success for far more students and no longer being constrained by ideas of genetic potential. High Performance Learning provides readers with a ground-breaking and approachable model for achieving high levels of academic performance for all students and schools. It takes what is known about how people reach advanced cognitive performance and translates it into a practical and user-friendly framework, which can be used with all students to systematically build the cognitive thinking skills and learner behaviours that will deliver success in school, in the workplace and in later life. Flexible and adaptable, High Performance Learning can be used in any context, with any curriculum and at any age. It does not require separate lessons but rather becomes the underpinning pedagogy of the school.Drawing on the author’s 40 years of research into how the most able students think and learn, this book provides a framework that has been extensively trialled in schools in eleven countries. . Themes include:Creating world class schoolsThe High Performance Learning environmentThe High Performance Learning frameworkAdvanced ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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