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We should recognize that performance evaluations aren’t effective and instead develop a straightforward performance evaluation system that emphasizes employee development.
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Built from the ground up, the city of McKinney’s program has resulted in increased employee engagement, stronger teamwork, and higher staff morale.
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A Leadership ICMA project for a Boston suburb turned into something greater as the team realized their research and recommendations are applicable to many local governments.
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They are more common, complex, and complicated than they appear to be.
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Keep these things in mind as second in command.
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Celebrating Black History Month with David Ellis, county manager and board member of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators
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If you want to measure impact, measure output first.
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ICMA Member Spotlights give members the opportunity to step into the spotlight and share their stories. We invite you to get to know and learn from our members spotlighted in 2022
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Bob Turner Scholars Program creates internship opportunities for students.