Abstract
Initiated in 1970 as a centralized industrial engineering-based program, the City of Phoenix productivity effort now encompasses City-wide efforts combining a broad base of behavioral and analytical dimensions. The article provides a brief history of the program and summarizes the key elements. Insights on potential areas for success and difficulty are provided. The author candidly shares his feelings about his experiences with the City of Phoenix and municipal productivity in general.
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