GOVERNING: State government news on politics, management & financ en-us GOVERNING magazine provides leading intelligence articles on management, policy and politics to help guide and inspire innovative leaders across state and local government. Sat, 18 May 22:6:16 PDT Public Management and the Challenge of the Last Mile of Service Delivery http://www.governing.com/columns/mgmt-insights/col-public-management-service-delivery-challenge-last-mile.html Wed, 15 May 8:0:00 PDT Sometimes even the best program design and execution fail to get a government service to a recipient who needs it. There are ways to overcome those final hurdles. Can Performance Help in Reducing Deficits? http://www.governing.com/columns/mgmt-insights/col-state-local-federal-government-performance-measurement-budget-cuts.html Wed, 8 May 8:0:00 PDT Making spending decisions based on evidence and analysis can be hardest to do in times of austerity, but that's precisely when these tools are most useful. Local Government in an Era of Creative Destruction http://www.governing.com/columns/mgmt-insights/col-local-government-creative-destruction-challenges-leadership.html Wed, 1 May 8:0:00 PDT The challenges that lie ahead can be expected to produce plenty of innovation, but they will test the leadership capacity of elected and appointed officials. Leadership and the Power of Killer Bees http://www.governing.com/columns/mgmt-insights/col-leadership-masterstroke-coordinated-swarm-killer-bees.html Wed, 24 Apr 8:0:00 PDT Attacking a problem with a single masterstroke is appealing. But sometimes the best approach is swarming it from all directions. Managing Through Endless Fiscal Uncertainty http://www.governing.com/columns/mgmt-insights/col-managing-state-local-government-fiscal-uncertainty.html Wed, 17 Apr 8:0:00 PDT States and localities are emerging from the Great Recession to face a "new normal" of scarcity. How will managers deal with it? This Government Brought to You by ... http://www.governing.com/columns/mgmt-insights/col-government-revenue-assets-naming-rights-advertising-sponsorships.html Wed, 10 Apr 8:0:00 PDT Many governments have been slow to find ways to generate revenue from their assets by selling naming rights, advertising or sponsorships. There's plenty of untapped revenue out there. The Perils of Tunnel-Vision Leadership http://www.governing.com/columns/mgmt-insights/col-lead-change-effort-situational-awareness-tunnel-vision.html Wed, 3 Apr 8:0:00 PDT The leadership fight at the University of Virginia is a powerful example of why so many change efforts fail. Building an Election System that Works http://www.governing.com/columns/mgmt-insights/col-improving-voting-process-pew-elections-performance-index.html Wed, 27 Mar 8:0:00 PDT A new tool gives administrators and policymakers crucial benchmarking data they need to make the voting process fair, accurate and convenient. Technology Fiascoes and the Failure of Analysis http://www.governing.com/columns/mgmt-insights/col-information-technology-projects-failure-analysis.html Wed, 20 Mar 8:0:00 PDT There are too many IT project failures in government. Getting the upfront analysis right could prevent a lot of them. Getting Mobile Right: Six Steps to Success in Government http://www.governing.com/columns/mgmt-insights/col-mobile-technology-six-steps-success-implementation-government.html Wed, 13 Mar 8:0:00 PDT Mobile technology can be a powerful tool for both productivity and citizen engagement, but there are implementation pitfalls to avoid.