In this book, David McNabb and Chung-Shing Lee provide a significant and valuable contribution to the body of knowledge in public sector strategy and management, as well as offering public administrators and practitioners a useful framework for them to design and implement strategy for sustainability and success.
Dr. Jonathan C. Ho, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan
Although the process of strategic management has been enthusiastically adopted by many public sector managers, the guidance on how best to develop the strategies necessary to put those processes into the task of running a government agency has been essentially missing. This book by David McNabb and Chung Shing-Lee appropriately fills that void. They have produced the only book I am aware of that blends strategic management theories with the practical skills needed for designing strategies.
Mohamad (Mo) Sepehri, University of the District of Columbia, Washington DC, USA
Modern public administration in today's complex and challenging environment is well-served by this important book on the core elements of strategic management. Its combination of theory and practical applications makes it a meaningful contribution to strategic planning for executives and administrators in all public organizations. Elected officials and leaders in the non-profit sector also need to understand the challenges their staffs and organizations are facing. After reading this book, their leadership will be more insightful and valuable.
Clare Petrich, President of the Port of Tacoma Commission, Washington, USA