Published 2015
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“…Machine generated contents note: Tables, Figures, and Boxes ix The Authors xi Preface xiii PART ONE The Implementation Landscape 1 ONE Framing Implementation 5 Exploring Policy and Program Implementation 9 Defining Implementation Effectiveness 12 Unpacking Implementation Systems 16 Bringing the Analysis to
Life 28 TWO Conventional Perspectives on Policy and Program Implementation 35 Political Processes and Authority 37 Governance and Management 43 Policy and Program Evaluation 52 Conclusion 64 THREE A New Perspective for Implementation: Strategic Action Fields 67 Introducing Strategic Action Fields 69 Core Programs 74 Unpacking Social Structures and Dynamics 82 Conclusion 96 PART TWO The Implementation System at Multiple Levels 99 FOUR Policy Fields 103 Policy Fields in Focus 107 Analyzing the Development of the Core Program 120 Applying Policy Field Analysis 131 Conclusion 136 FIVE Organizations 139 Organizations in Focus 141 Analyzing the Integration of the Core Program 148 Applying Organizational Analysis 155 Conclusion 162 SIX Front Lines 163 Front Lines in Focus 166 Analyzing the Application of the Core Program 174 Applying Frontline Analysis 181 Conclusion 188 PART THREE The Practice of Effective Implementation 191 SEVEN Exploring Implementation in Practice 195 Implementation Dynamics: The Hardest Hit Fund 196 Implementation Dynamics: The Quality Rating and Improvement System 211 Opportunities for Change 222 EIGHT Leading Learning in Implementation Systems 225 Investigating Technical Challenges 228 Engaging Others in Adaptive Challenges 246 Bringing It All Together 259 Appendix A Policy Field Audit 261 Appendix B Policy Field Visual Diagram 263 Appendix C Program Process Flow 265 Appendix D Organization Program Integration Audit 267 Appendix E Frontline Interactions Audit 271 Appendix F Target Experiences Analysis 275 Appendix G Implementation Dynamics and Outcomes Analysis 279 Appendix H Implementation Improvement Blueprint 283 Notes 287 Bibliography 339 Index 379 .…”
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