Strategic Public Management: Best Practices from Government and Nonprofit Organizations - Tapa dura

Complex management issues in the public sector can not be adequately addressed with limited, short-term fixes - strategic, well-conceived approaches are crucial to meet you organization's long-term needs.

Filled with expert advice and real-world examples, Strategic Public Management: Best Practices from Government and Nonprofit Organizations presents the solutions that today's public administrators are putting into practice.

Here nineteen contributors representing various levels of government, nonprofit organizations and the academic world offer guidance, direction and real-life solutions. Topics covered include program operations, risk management, IT solutions, human capital issues, acquisition hurdles and performance parameters.

Howard R Balanoff is a professor of political science at Texas State University, and the chair of the University's William P Hobby Center for Public Service. Currently, he is also the chair of the American Society for Public Administration's (ASPA) section for certified public management.

Warren Master is president and editor-in-chief of The Public Manager and is a presenter at conferences, forums and related events. He also conducts training workshops on strategic management and workplace innovation.