RESULTS at the Edge: The Ten Rules of Government Reform - Softcover

Kahn, Lynn Sandra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761824901 ISBN 13: 9780761824909

Publisher: University Press Of America, 2003

Synopsis

The Structure of government is changing. Networks, not hierarchy, are the basic building blocks of governance in every domain of democracy. These networks coordinate across boundaries to deliver better results, set more realistic policy and remove barriers to success. These networks are shaping democracy as a living system- responsive, adaptable, flexible, inter-connected and supporting the emergence of new forms.

Results at the Edge are what Americans want- safe streets, safe skies, clean air and water, healthy communities, great schools, high-skilled jobs, a balanced budget, lower taxes and a strong national defense. The Ten Rules of Government Reform are practical guidelines for delivering those results, while transforming bureaucracy from rigid hierarchies to flexible networks and learning communities.

Beginning with a history of government reform and concluding with a systems view of democracy in the 21st century, this book provides both vision and practical guidelines for public sector leaders and consultants who want to deliver results at the edge, where government provides services to individuals, families, communities and country.

About this title

About the Author:

Lynn S. Kahn, Ph.D. is a Psychologist and Organizational Consultant with more than 25 years experience leading organizational change and innovation in the public sector. She has worked on the National Partnership for Reinventing Government and for the Cities of Cleveland and San Francisco, the Internal Revenue Service and the Federal Aviation Administration. She can be reached through www.zConsultants.com.

Review:

Dr. Kahn has nailed it! These are the governmental structures and best practices of the future. We just can't afford to do it 'the way we've always done it.'>>>> (Thomas C. Frazier)

Highly practical as well as illuminating, 'Results' is an essential guide to change in the public sector, both a history and a handbook for leadership and transformation.>>>> (Georgia Sorenson, Ph.D.)

'RESULTS at the Edge' describes the birth of a new form of democracy- government by network. Lynn Kahn combines practical experience with concepts and theories to provide would be government reformers not just ten rules to guide their work, but the knowledge they will need to make it work. Her book is a remarkable and valuable contribution to the future of American democracy.>>> (Morley Winograd)

'RESULTS at the Edge' describes the birth of a new form of democracy- government by network. Lynn Kahn combines practical experience with concepts and theories to provide would be government reformers not just ten rules to guide their work, but the knowledge they will need to make it work. Her book is a remarkable and valuable contribution to the future of American democracy. (Morley Winograd)

Dr. Kahn has nailed it! These are the governmental structures and best practices of the future. We just can't afford to do it 'the way we've always done it.' (Thomas C. Frazier)

Highly practical as well as illuminating, 'Results' is an essential guide to change in the public sector, both a history and a handbook for leadership and transformation. (Georgia Sorenson, Ph.D.)

About this edition

• Publisher: University Press Of America
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0761824901
• ISBN 13: 9780761824909
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 198