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Performance Management

Performance management includes identifying, collecting, analyzing, and reporting on indicators that show how well the organization performs, both internally and in the delivery of services to the public, and how that performance compares with its targets or with peer organizations. More importantly, as a management tool, performance data is intended not as an end result, but rather as a means to more informed decision making and a more engaged community.

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Why Performance Management Works
October 19, 2017

Edmonton Realizes Internal and External Transformation

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Performance Management in the ICMA Blog
October 19, 2017

Leading practices and resources for measuring and improving services.

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Performance Management Advisory Committee
October 18, 2017

The committee provides advice on leading practices in performance management and analytics.

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Simple Service Can Have a Complex Story
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Oct 17, 2017

I’m sure that some of us can recall moments in life when we stop and think “Wow, that’s how this works? How have I gone so long without knowing that?”  Perhaps sitting down to do your taxes for the first time dispels some of the “mystery” behind that withholding line on your paycheck. Maybe you…

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Resident and Employee Surveys From Polco
February 22, 2017

Community engagement surveys and data insights government leaders trust to inform decision-making.

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Benchmarking: What Are You Waiting For?
Brent Stockwell
Oct 12, 2017

How performance benchmarking can help you see how well you're doing and learn from your peers.

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5 Myths about Police Metrics
October 2, 2017

Measuring police performance is important, but five common myths make the task more difficult.

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The Vietnam War and Performance Measurement
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Sep 28, 2017

A self-confessed "stats guy" examines the consequences of Robert McNamara's use of performance metrics to support policy decisions.

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6 New Ways to Collect Opinion Data from Your Residents
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Sep 27, 2017

As the survey research industry changes, local governments can benefit from advances in techniques and practices.

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