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Hiring, retention, and performance management in local government

Baltimore’s gainsharing experiment shows how government efficiency can be a win-win.

In this response to Part 1, we contemplate the challenges preventing innovation in the public sector.

Sharing our town’s transformational journey

Create a culture where curiosity is encouraged and new ideas are welcomed.

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