The History of the Certified Public Manager: How the Application of Management Principles Contributed to Success and Sustained Growth over A Three Decade Organizational Journey
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The History of the Certified Public Manager: How the Application of Management Principles Contributed to Success and Sustained Growth over A Three Decade Organizational Journey
This history describes the birth of the Certified Public Manager concept, the establishment of the Society concept in Georgia, and the transfer of the model to other states. It also details the formation of the National Certified Public Manager Consortium as the higher education instructional and program standards organization, and the formation of the American Academy of Certified Public Managers as the national association of State CPM Societies and their professional members. In addition, Mr. Henning identifies major management concerns as the organizational process evolved and the strategies that were successful in their resolution.
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