Public Management and the Lindsay Years
Wednesday, September 29*
The first day’s program will focus on the
introduction of analysis and data to improve the delivery of public
services. These innovations brought together a variety of disciplines
addressing both the policy formulation as well as implementing change in
agency culture and practice. Specific topics are: innovations
introduced by Fred Hayes in the Bureau of the Budget; the NYC
Productivity Program; the challenge of allocating limited resources to
growing demand for service in Fire, Police and Sanitation Departments;
and the recruitment of talent to the City through the establishment of
Talent Search.
Participants include: Carter Bales; Barbara Cohn; Ester Fuchs; Sig
Ginsburg; Peter Goldmark; David Grossman; Edward Hamilton; Marc Holzer;
Dale Landi; Ilene Leff; Stan Litow; Jerry Mechling; Steve Savas; and
others.
*Wednesday’s sessions will conclude at 5 pm and will be followed by a reception and tour of the exhibition America’s Mayor: John V. Lindsay and the Reinvention of New York at the Museum of the City of New York. Free coach transportation will be provided—must be requested during RSVP.
See schedule for Day 2: Thursday, September 30
