The Performance Institute Arlington, VA

Why You Shouldn't Miss this Event:

Innovative Performance Measures

·        Identify performance metrics and use them to improve project progress

Benefit Analysis

·        Conduct in-depth and accurate analysis of the benefits of R&D programs, including their economic and social rate of return

Competitive Benchmarking Tools

·        Modify and establish performance goals, standards and benchmarks

Evaluation Techniques for Basic and Applied Research

·        Acquire the latest techniques to evaluate basic and applied research programs

Best Practices

·        See what government programs are doing to implement a standardized metrics system

Who Should Attend

• R&D Management
• S&T Program Managers
• Performance Management
• Financial Managers
• Evaluation Directors
• Strategic Planners
• Budget Directors
• Science Associates

PLUS: anyone involved in R&D performance measurement

Dear Government Research and Development Professional,

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently released the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) to evaluate agency R&D and S&T budget submissions.  As demonstrated clearly in the ’04 Budget dialogue between agencies and OMB, PART has become a necessary tool to justify budget requests.

In order to equip your agency with the tools and techniques to fully implement the PART for your R&D program, you are invited to attend the 2003 Performance Measurement Practicum for Research and Development Programs being hosted in Arlington, VA on February 3-4, 2003.  At this event, you and members of your agency will learn the best methods for applying performance measures to your R&D programs and ensure compliance with new federal mandates that affect your research, science and technology initiatives. 

Enhance Your Budget Case with Step-by-Step Implementation of PART

R&D and S&T programs face drastic cuts in funding if they do not meet the standards addressed by PART.  To ensure that your programs are in compliance, it is imperative that you address all four components of PART.  After attending this event, you will be able to walk through each step of the PART process and examine where your programs are missing the mark.

Improve Project Management of R&D and S&T Initiatives

While the PART evaluates programs to assess budget expenditures, agencies must rely on their own project management to ensure that their R&D and S&T programs continue to perform at their most efficient level.  To safeguard your program against failure, recognize challenges and pitfalls and turn them into solutions.  Walk through performance criteria for basic and applied research programs, and learn how different agencies evaluate and benchmark their programs to ensure success. 

This summit promises to be a valuable opportunity for peer-to-peer exchange focused on leading strategies and best practices among R&D colleagues in government.  Professionals like you will benefit from the interactive discussions on pressing issues in research and development. Register today by calling 703-894-0481 or visit us online at www.performanceweb.org.  I look forward to seeing you in February!

Sincerely,

Jeffrey E. Bergin

Associate Director, Center for Government Performance

The Performance Institute

About the Facilitator - Carl DeMaio:

Widely recognized for his efforts on performance-based management in government, Carl DeMaio is a pre-eminent expert in performance measurement and results-based budgeting in government—demonstrating a thorough command for revolutionizing budgeting processes and structures through integration of “end outcomes” and strategic “intermediate outcome” performance measures. Carl is a leading expert in the use of logic modeling methodologies in government performance measurement, having successfully working with numerous government agencies in applying the methodology to develop performance measurements.  In addition to his performance management expertise, his advice and counsel has been sought by federal, state and local government leaders seeking to redesign the operations, reorient the workforce, and improve the performance of their government organizations. 

Best Practices to Establish Performance Measures, Create Strategic Plans and Improve Performance in your R&D Programs!