{"product_id":"continuous-improvement-practice-in-local-government-insights-from-australia-and-new-zealand","title":"Continuous Improvement Practice in Local Government: Insights from Australia and New Zealand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eLocal government plays a critical role in providing governance, infrastructure, and services for local communities. Over the past 30 years, it has undergone significant reforms due to policy changes from superordinate governments. This book seeks to uncover the kinds of continuous improvement practices enacted in various local government contexts, focusing on practices that enable practitioners and researchers to gain insights that go beyond approaches that privilege the application of CI tools over the contextualization of CI programs. The cases presented share insights on aspects of CI, such as embedding performance measurement, harnessing learning, and contextualizing CI activities to support the ongoing sustainability of these practices. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 130 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 November 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocal government is a vital player in the provision of governance, infrastructure, and services to local communities. Over the past three decades, this sector has undergone significant reforms driven by policy changes at the superordinate government level. Continuous improvement and quality programs have been a common strategic response adopted by various local government organizations to ensure their sustainability and continue delivering value to their constituents. These initiatives have seen varying degrees of success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book aims to go beyond a mere tactical approach and explore the diverse continuous improvement practices implemented in various local government contexts. By focusing on practices, practitioners and researchers can gain valuable insights that transcend approaches that prioritize the application of CI tools over the contextualization of CI programs. Contextualization allows for the deployment of programs tailored to the specific needs and dynamics of local communities and operations, leading to more effective and impactful outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cases presented in this book offer valuable insights into various aspects of continuous improvement, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmbedding performance measurement: This involves integrating performance metrics into decision-making processes and organizational culture to enhance accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarnessing learning: This involves leveraging data, feedback, and experience to drive learning and improvement across all aspects of the organization.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContextualizing CI activities to support sustainability: This involves adapting CI practices to align with the long-term goals and objectives of the organization, ensuring their sustainability and relevance over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResearchers and practitioners alike can benefit greatly from the grounded industry-based experiences and insights shared in this book. The cases provide practical examples and practical applications of continuous improvement strategies, which can be applied in various local government contexts to drive positive change and enhance the well-being of communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion, local government plays a critical role in shaping the governance, infrastructure, and services of local communities. Through continuous improvement and quality programs, local government organizations can strive to remain sustainable, deliver value, and respond to the changing needs of their constituents. By focusing on practices and contextualizing CI activities, practitioners and researchers can gain valuable insights that can help drive positive change and enhance the well-being of communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 422g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216 x 138 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367820534                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MatthewPepper,Oriana MilaniPrice,ArunElias","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44104025932026,"sku":"9780367820534","price":53.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/bc365734c04501ae466cfe2f9d86b174.jpg?v=1640270005","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/continuous-improvement-practice-in-local-government-insights-from-australia-and-new-zealand","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}