Book Review: Improving Think Tank Management by Raymond Struyk
Anyone working or interested in working in the think tanks´ field should have “Improving think tank management” at hand. With an impressive strategy to gather and...
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Creating team leaders – the Managing Think Tanks Series
There cannot be good research organisation without a good team leader. This week’s final Managing Think Tanks chapter is all about team leaders, also known as center...
Teams or stars? Options for restructuring the research staff – the Managing Think Tanks series
Last week we discussed the importance of constant information for senior managers - so is research organisation. During think tanks’ early operations, much emphasis is...
The information that senior management needs: the Managing Think Tanks Series
Just like ensuring financial sustainability and accountability, effective leadership means being fully aware of how the various parts of the organisation are working –...
Financial Management: Sustainability and Accountability – the Managing Think Tanks Series
Think tanks are usually in a constant search for funding, particularly those in developing countries where local sources of funding are virtually nonexistent. Thus,...
Winning work from government agencies: the Managing Think Tanks series
Diversification of funding sources is important for think tanks – it allows them to have more freedom and flexibility when deciding what projects to undertake and what...
Renewing the Work Program: the Managing Think Tanks series
Just like having an efficient board of directors, setting an agenda is important for effective and efficient work in a think tank. Think tankers must not forget, however,...
Getting the most out of your board – the Managing Think Tanks series
Most think tanks around the world have a board of trustees or directors that oversee the think tank’s functions and performance. The board can be a very valuable asset,...
Communicating results – the Managing Think Tanks Series
In this blog we have put much importance on communicating research, findings and results as a part of the policy influencing (and research making) process. It does not do...
Ensuring good advice – the Managing Think Tanks Series
The importance of high quality research is undisputed among think tanks, which is why they put a high premium on having a strong reputation. Our last post from this...
Organising Staff Training – the Managing Think Tanks Series
Last week’s chapter dealt with good practices for motivating and retaining think tank staff. It also touched upon training programs – this week’s chapter expands on...
Motivating staff for higher productivity -the Managing Think Tanks series
How to motivate staff ranked first in a survey conducted in 2001 by the Urban Institute. Think tanks in nine countries of Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of...
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