Designing and Managing Programs: An Effectiveness-Based Approach

Designing and Managing Programs: An Effectiveness-Based Approach provides a structured framework for creating and overseeing efficient programs in human services. This book is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their skills in program development and management. It emphasizes practical application and strategic thinking, making it a valuable tool for both current and aspiring managers.

What You'll Learn

• How to effectively design and manage human service programs
• Key principles of program evaluation and improvement
• Methods for aligning program goals with organizational strategies
• Techniques for stakeholder engagement and communication
• Best practices in resource allocation and management

Who This Book Is For

This book is intended for program managers, human service professionals, and students in public administration seeking to expand their expertise in program management and effectiveness-based approaches.

What You Need to Know First

Readers should have a basic understanding of management principles and familiarity with human service operations. No prior program management experience is necessary.

Why This Book

Unlike other guides, this book focuses on effectiveness-based strategies, offering a clear framework that integrates practical tools with real-world applications.

What's Inside

Authored by Peter M. Kettner, Robert M. Moroney, and Lawrence L. Martin, this 276-page book is published by SAGE Publications. It is a part of the SAGE Sourcebooks for the Human Services series, providing a comprehensive guide to program design and management.