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Pay for Performance: A Guide for Federal Managers

Submitted by on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 20:00

This report provides timely advice to federal managers involved in the planning and implementation of pay-for-performance systems. It examines arguments for and against pay for performance, reviews various approaches to pay for performance, and discusses the challenge of implementing such systems. It also provides a framework for developing and evaluating specific pay-for-performance policies and management practices.

Performance Management for Political Executives: A 'Start Where You Are, Use What You Have' Guide

Submitted by on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 20:00

Wye describes how political executives can overcome common problems in the design, alignment, use, and communication of performance measures and information. The report links performance-based management to the higher calling of public service and provides a meaningful rationale as to why political executives should care about performance-based management. In the past, political appointees have traditionally focused primarily on the political agenda, without much attention given to management responsibilities.

Moving Toward Outcome-Oriented Performance Measurement Systems

Submitted by on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 20:00

Public managers in communities across the country are under increasing pressure by the public to report on the outcomes and results of their programs. With both internal and external demands for information, public managers not only need to provide an accounting of resources expended and services provided, but also report on performance and outcomes.

Collaboration and Performance Management in Network Settings: Lessons from Three Watershed Governance Efforts

Submitted by on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 20:00

The project describes how performance measures and monitoring processes influence the collaborative processes used to develop and implement watershed management programs. ca, california, fl, florida, nv, nevada, or, oregon Collaboration: Networks and Partnerships, Green

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