Public Works Management
Public Works Management

Author: Jim Nichols

Publisher: APWA Press

Published: 2021-02-01

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 160675145X

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Public works management requires a balance of two essential components: technical expertise and leadership skills—neither of which are adequately covered in a traditional classroom. In Public Works Management: Things They Never Taught in School, Jim Nichols goes beyond the blackboard as he shares his more than 17 years in local government executive management. Nichols unpacks the critical soft skills necessary for exceptional leadership, addressing key issues that managers face at all levels of experience. From workplace culture and employee performance to external communications and public perception, Nichols lays the groundwork to help managers navigate roadblocks and, ultimately, achieve their organizational (and even personal) goals.

Human Resource Management in Local Government
Human Resource Management in Local Government

Author: Siegrun Fox Freyss

Publisher: International City/County Management Association(ICMA)

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780873261869

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This completely updated and revised edition tackles today's complex human resource issues, and provides best practices and insight on addressing long-term workforce needs, recruiting and maintaining a high-performance team, and creating an environment where excellence thrives.

Managing America's Cities
Managing America's Cities

Author: Roger L. Kemp

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-01-10

Total Pages: 471

ISBN-13: 0786458216

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This work describes the operations of a typical municipal government and examines the many productivity trends that are occurring in city halls across America. Much of the focus is on the increasing need for planning in city government to ensure that productivity goals are met. It thoroughly examines the roles of the council, manager, and clerk in promoting increased productivity. It then looks at such municipal departments as legal, finance, fire, human services, library, police and public works, demonstrating proven techniques and structures in each that improve service. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Local Government Management
Local Government Management

Author: Douglas J. Watson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-04-15

Total Pages: 554

ISBN-13: 1134942788

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Some of the very best writings on issues involving local government can be found in journals published by the American Society for Public Administration or journals with which ASPA is associated. This volume includes thirty of the most outstanding articles that have been published over the past sixty years in these journals. Local Government Management is an ideal supplement for any course in local management and administration, whether the audience is students or practicing professionals.

Strategic Management for the Public Services
Strategic Management for the Public Services

Author: Paul Joyce

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

Published: 1999-04-16

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0335231969

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This is an accessible introduction to the theory and practice of strategic management in the public sector. It is written for new and experienced managers, undergraduate and postgraduate students of the public services. Strategic Management for the Public Services: provides an understanding of the theory of strategic management introduces ideas which guide the effective practice of strategic management in the public services (and which do not copy blindly private sector habits) gives conceptual tools and material (in the form of worksheets) which can be used to carry out analysis and planning explores key issues for public sector managers including governance, involving the public, transformational strategies, managing crisis, and interorganizational strategic planning draws on research from various countries examines how strategic management can be applied and developed to help improve the public services.