Everything distills down to If-Then scenarios. Decision makers need to not only be informed of the issues, but absolutely MUST understand the IMPACT of each issue. There is an implied “So what?” to every issue or problem statement. And, unfortunately, many do a poor job of explaining with good data the ramifications of each issue.
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With a struggling economy and, in many areas, a future that appears bleak, communities need leaders who reflect character, commitment, and a willingness to confront reality. With so many ‘converging variables’ (many cited in earlier blogs), every community and public agencies at all levels need an entirely new level of candor and truth.
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Public managers must understand that a preemptive approach to program review and performance is much more powerful and meaningful than a reactive approach. That is, it is always better to report ahead of time what a department, division or program is doing and what it will contribute for the funds allocated.
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While we live in an enormously connected world where any disease can quickly spread, we also have a superbly connected and communicative scientific community with huge resources to battle a new disease. So, while the swine flu can potentially spread fast, treatment and curative solutions will emerge just as fast.
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