Dive into ‘Assessing Public Management Reforms’ by The Bookish Owl, exploring why ambitious public management policies often fall short of delivering lasting change. This insightful book uncovers the dynamics behind successful, albeit incremental, efficiency improvements in public administrations. Discover an innovative assessment framework, drawing from diverse disciplinary contributions to public sector change. Through an analysis of eight major central government programs since the 1960s and the appropriation of key toolkits like dashboards, cost-benefit analysis, and ex-post evaluation, the book offers critical lessons. It delves into agencification implementation and the pivotal role of human resource structures in driving change. Essential reading for public practitioners and academics seeking to understand and implement effective reform. ISBN: 9783030897987.