Experiments in the Seattle area that involve an array of organizations have ambitious goals.
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Taking advantage of a state law encouraging local-government consolidations, the two New Jersey municipalities found a path that other places might follow.
Read moreShared Services and the Velveteen Rabbit Factor
One of the biggest barriers to consolidating service delivery is a jurisdiction's fear that it will lose its individual identity. There are ways to deal with that.
Read moreCollective Impact and the Modern City
Tireless collaboration led to a revamped development process that promises to help revitalize Philadelphia.
Read moreCollaboration Done Right
A public-private coalition of adoption services in Texas is getting many more kids into homes and saving money in the process.
Read moreCollaboration's Collective Impact
A successful program is one that effectively captures the interest of public and private entities.
Read moreThe Wrong Kind of Silos for Rural America
When goals are in conflict, it's time to look for common interests. A non-governmental initiative offers lessons for public managers.
Read moreLeaky Roofs and Windows
There's no time like hard times to take a close look at duplicative programs.
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