Description
Impact & Excellence is the culmination of a four year research study into the most successful data-driven strategies for today's non-profit and government organizations. The book focuses on five strategic elements to success based on proven principles, with solutions that are easy to implement and often lead to sweeping change. Each chapter includes discussion questions and action items to help leaders implement key concepts in their own organizations. Included with purchase is access to the Measurement Culture Survey, which, will allow readers to access a free benchmark report.
- Learn to implement a measurement culture that emphasizes strong performance and measurable outcomes
- Read vivid case studies from successful organizations that do things differently
- Learn to utilize and leverage data to take decisive actions within your organization
- Avoid common barriers to developing a measurement culture and learn ways to overcome limitations
The book utilizes a series of experiences and templates to help leaders develop a unique action plan tailored to their organization's particular circumstances. Filled with real success stories to inspire readers and with full study results available in the appendix, Impact & Excellence is a crucial resource for leaders to enable their social sector organizations to prosper and compete in today's economy.
Author: Sheri Chaney Jones
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 09/12/2014
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d
ISBN13: 9781118911112
ISBN10: 1118911113
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Nonprofit Organizations & Charities | General
- Business & Economics | Strategic Planning
About the Author
SHERI CHANEY JONES is the president and founder of Measurement Resources Company. She has over 15 years of experience helping government and nonprofit organizations achieve performance and budgetary goals. At the Ohio State University, Sheri teaches Creating Measurement Cultures as part of the Ohio Certified Public Manager's Program. She holds a master's degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Central Michigan University and is a member of the American Evaluation Association and the Ohio Program Evaluators Group.