Robert J. O'Neill Jr.

Recent Articles

• Now Is the Time for Collaboration
• Jun 25, 2008
• Economic policies are unlikely to succeed if they are driven by the federal government alone. It is clear that states, regions and local governments have a vital role to play.

• A Roadmap to Measuring Performance
• Mar 12, 2008
• Since 1994, the Center for Performance Measurement, created by ICMA, has helped participating jurisdictions improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their public services through the collection, analysis and application of performance information.

• Fueling the New Creative Economy
• Nov 28, 2007
• Robert O'Neill identifies eight insights learned from communities that have, or hope to, build diversified, successful economies.

• Baseball and the Limits of Conventional Wisdom
• Jul 4, 2007
• Does the latest management trend -- evidence-based management -- complement or confuse our current management practices?

• Looking Out for Tomorrow's Public Servants
• Mar 21, 2007
• Identifying creative approaches is imperative to attract and develop a cadre of skilled, committed, and trained individuals to serve in state and local government.

• A New Alliance for Innovation
• Dec 20, 2006
• State and local governments invest only a fraction of what the private sector does in research and development. To make up for that lack of investment, states and localities need a new approach to research, innovation, and the development of best practices.

• Sustaining Community; Sustaining Our Profession
• Oct 18, 2006
• Federal, state, and local officials must make the ecological choices that address current needs and enhance the livability of our communities today without compromising the capacity of future generations to do the same.

• A New Model for Disaster Response
• Aug 16, 2006
• It is time to move away from a "command and control" approach to a disaster-assistance system that relies instead on a network of partnerships.

• Professionals Must Make Noise About Making a Difference in State and Local Government
• Jun 7, 2006
• Government employees' contributions to their organizations revolve around six key areas of commitment.

• Trust, Leadership, and Courage: Keys to Local Innovation
• Mar 29, 2006
• The federal government's long-range financial projections demand that local and regional governments create innovative ways to address challenges and opportunities.