Carden, Fred

Organizational assessment : a framework for improving performance

The inability of development agencies to understand and improve the performance of the organizations they support continues to impede progress in the developing world, even after a decade of reforms. Strengthening the institutions that receive those grants and loans — including government ministries and executing agencies as well as nongovernmental organizations — has become the key to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of development assistance.
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Adrien, Marie-Hélène
Anderson, Gary
Carden, Fred
Lusthaus, Charles
Plinio Montalván, George

Enhancing organizational performance : a toolbox for self-assessment

This guidebook presents an innovative and thoroughly tested model for organizational self-assessment. The tools and tips in this volume go beyond measuring the impact of programs, products, and services. They integrate techniques of formative assessment, in which the assessment team becomes involved in helping its organization become more effective in meeting its goals. The tools and techniques are flexible, and the model can be adapted to any type or size of organization. Worksheets and hands-on exercises are included.

Author(s)
Lusthaus, Charles
Adrien, Marie-Hélène
Anderson, Gary
Carden, Fred
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