Crushing Assumptions in Two Simple Steps
How to break the curse of knowledge and unlock visionary thinking by Susan Robertson
GFR: October 2023
Shaping Stronger Communities
Recognizing the unique needs of different groups strengthens the community as a whole. Budgeting for equity provides a path for making this vision a reality.
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The full issue of the October 2023 Government Finance Review is available to read electronically. Individual articles are available for download below.
Building a Better Community for Everyone
Managing the tensions surrounding equity in budgeting to build better, stronger communities.
Budgeting and Forecasting
From Guesswork to Informed Judgement
Using calibration training for better decision-making by Shayne Kavanagh, Doug Hubbard, Philip Martin, and Robert Weant
A Key Role
Why economists offer an essential skillset to local governments by Deepayan Debnath, Matthew Lue, Alex Tabb, and Mark Mack
Leadership, Ethics, and Trust
Q&A with Anne Baker
Mike Mucha spoke to Anne Baker about her career in public service, volunteering with membership organizations, certification, and the most important skills necessary for finance officers to become leaders.
Leadership, Ethics, and Trust
Interview with Glenys Salas
Jara Kern joined Glenys Salas to discuss transitioning from private to public sector, using data to drive better decisions, and how government finance professionals can make more of their network and connections.
Positive Change in Action
Build trust and expertise with after action reviews by Jake Mazulewicz
Map the Way to Smarter Funding
The Children's Funding Project demonstrates how fiscal mapping can help finance officers make informed budgeting recommendations by Amelia Vaugh and Ed Harrington
Student Opportunities
Students Investigate Rethinking Revenue Options
Read Article10 Steps to Creating a Student Chapter
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Publisher: Chris Morrill
Editor in Chief: Michael J. Mucha
Managing Editor: Marcy Boggs
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