Comments for Weidner Inc. | http://weidnerinc.com Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:41:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Reporting Performance: Is It For "Them" Or For "Us"? by Ken Smith http://weidnerinc.com/2010/06/25/reporting-performance-is-it-for-them-or-for-us/comment-page-1/#comment-8 Ken Smith Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:41:59 +0000 http://weidnerinc.com/2010/06/25/reporting-performance-is-it-for-them-or-for-us/#comment-8 This is a very nice point - that the AUDIENCE for performance information really matters. It brings in the notion of buy-in which most people understand is important for any initiative to succeed in the medium to long term.<br /><br />What I really like about this idea is the use of generic pronouns...."we" all use "them" and "us" on a regular basis - and "we" know who "they" are. The problem is that the "they" changes depending on the situation - sometimes it is people from a different department, or a different management level, or from inside or outside the organization. <br /><br />But that truly is the beauty of this idea - the "they" is organic and changes - but whenever "they" are driving the performance system - well "we" can never really trust "them"....can "we"? This is a very nice point – that the AUDIENCE for performance information really matters. It brings in the notion of buy-in which most people understand is important for any initiative to succeed in the medium to long term.

What I really like about this idea is the use of generic pronouns…."we" all use "them" and "us" on a regular basis – and "we" know who "they" are. The problem is that the "they" changes depending on the situation – sometimes it is people from a different department, or a different management level, or from inside or outside the organization.

But that truly is the beauty of this idea – the "they" is organic and changes – but whenever "they" are driving the performance system – well "we" can never really trust "them"….can "we"?

]]> Comment on Seats at the Table: Broad Participation in Strategic Planning by Michael Jacobson http://weidnerinc.com/2010/06/08/seats-at-the-table-broad-participation-in-strategic-planning/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Michael Jacobson Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:53:09 +0000 http://weidnerinc.com/2010/06/08/seats-at-the-table-broad-participation-in-strategic-planning/#comment-7 King County WA has recently developed a true countywide strategic plan that includes the participation of all of our independently elected officials (such as sheriff and assesor), including the legislative and judicial branches. The plan is available at: www.kingcounty.gov/strategicplan and is currently before Council for final review and approval. King County WA has recently developed a true countywide strategic plan that includes the participation of all of our independently elected officials (such as sheriff and assesor), including the legislative and judicial branches. The plan is available at: http://www.kingcounty.gov/strategicplan and is currently before Council for final review and approval.

]]> Comment on Cash for Clunkers and Performance Measurement: A Lemon, or a Porsche? by Ryan Wold http://weidnerinc.com/2010/05/12/cash-for-clunkers-and-performance-measurement-a-lemon-or-a-porsche/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Ryan Wold Fri, 14 May 2010 14:40:06 +0000 http://weidnerinc.com/2010/05/12/cash-for-clunkers-and-performance-measurement-a-lemon-or-a-porsche/#comment-6 Thank you for the post and the Accountability/Transparency Tool. You clearly identified the importance of transparency as a means to improved performance in government.<br /><br />So much government data lies dormant, never being transformed into useful information that indicates the quality of services provided to citizens (and within agencies themselves). Furthermore, from information that does exist, it is rarely (though increasingly) available in an intelligible format to its customers (citizens).<br /><br />Solidifying the feedback loop - moving from publishing of data/information to valuable feedback into government is essential to modern civic engagement. Thank you for the post and the Accountability/Transparency Tool. You clearly identified the importance of transparency as a means to improved performance in government.

So much government data lies dormant, never being transformed into useful information that indicates the quality of services provided to citizens (and within agencies themselves). Furthermore, from information that does exist, it is rarely (though increasingly) available in an intelligible format to its customers (citizens).

Solidifying the feedback loop – moving from publishing of data/information to valuable feedback into government is essential to modern civic engagement.

]]> Comment on Inspiration in Morocco by K9 Coach http://weidnerinc.com/2010/04/05/inspiration-in-morocco/comment-page-1/#comment-5 K9 Coach Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:33:15 +0000 http://weidnerinc.com/2010/04/05/inspiration-in-morocco/#comment-5 Thanks Weidner, Inc for your continued support of Gary and his effort to make a difference in the world.<br /><br />Clarity of purpose, everyone needs it. Thanks Weidner, Inc for your continued support of Gary and his effort to make a difference in the world.

Clarity of purpose, everyone needs it.

]]> Comment on Massive Pension Shortfalls Drive Demand For Strong Financial Management by C.Davis http://weidnerinc.com/2010/03/28/massive-pension-shortfalls-drive-demand-for-strong-financial-management/comment-page-1/#comment-4 C.Davis Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:20:28 +0000 http://weidnerinc.com/2010/03/28/massive-pension-shortfalls-drive-demand-for-strong-financial-management/#comment-4 No thought was required when you reached retirement age. You simply signed the form to say you were retiring and waited for the pension payments to reach your bank account.<br /><a href="http://pensionmanagement.info" rel="nofollow">Pension Management</a> No thought was required when you reached retirement age. You simply signed the form to say you were retiring and waited for the pension payments to reach your bank account.
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]]> Comment on Words of Welcome by Melissa Wittenberg http://weidnerinc.com/2009/03/17/words-of-welcome/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Melissa Wittenberg Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:39:00 +0000 http://weidnerinc.com/2009/03/17/words-of-welcome/#comment-2 Congratulations on your blog! I look forward to reading your updates. -- Melissa, A.L.I. Congratulations on your blog! I look forward to reading your updates. — Melissa, A.L.I.

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