Today we’ve pulled together our most popular blog posts on the Knowledge Network.  Over time, these posts have managed to reign as ‘best sellers’ on our blog, and we think for pretty good reason.  Check them out today!

  1. Performance Evaluation of Managers

“How do you evaluate a City/County Manager? What criteria and methodology would you typically use? In a recent Knowledge Network question, ICMA members and other KN users shared their thoughts and recommendations of performance evaluations of mangers, based on personal experiences.”  Read more from past Knowledge Network Intern, Pooja Varma, here.

  2. National Diversity Awareness Month

“October is Diversity Awareness Month, and the first Friday of the month (October 7th) is National Diversity Day. Both the day and  month have become an important celebration for the many local governments who are in the midst of a major shift towards more diverse populations.”  Read more from Alexandra Iannolo, here.

3. The History of Sustainable Development

“The concept of sustainable development arose after the 1974 United Nations adoption of a Declaration for the establishment of a "New International Economic Order" .  Read more from Donna Holt, the President and Executive Director for Virginia Campaign for Liberty, here

4. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)

  “On February 20, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued its final rules on Standards Related to Essential Health Benefits (EHB), Actuarial Value and Accreditation.”  Read more from Sheila McGinley from CIGNA, here

  5. What Makes A Good Downtown?

“This is a critical time for the future of the city. All over the country civic leaders and planners are preparing a series of redevelopment projects that will set the character of the center of our cities for generations to come.”  Read more from Pooja Varma, past Knowledge Network Intern, here.

 *Top posts as of date (January 2013 – July 2013)


What are some of your favorite Knowledge Network blog posts?  Let us know below and leave your some suggestions for other readers. 

 

Hilary Badger

Knowledge Network, Intern

ICMA

 

 

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