--- title: The latest news, articles, and blog posts from Performance Institute | Stewart Liff --- ## Maximizing Public Sector Efficiency with Strategic Training The Growing Need for Effective Public Sector Training In today's fast-paced and ever-changing governmental landscape, the demand for effective public sector training has never been higher. Public... ![Performance Institute](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hubfs/TPI-Logo-circule-1.png) Performance Institute [Read more](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/maximizing-public-sector-efficiency-with-strategic-training) ## Zero-Based Budgeting Reimagined: Leveraging Architecture-Based Analysis for Strategic Efficiency In an era where fiscal responsibility and strategic alignment are paramount, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has championed a transformative approach: Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB). This... ![Jeffrey Yefsky](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hubfs/Jeffrey%20Yefsky-edit%202.jpg) Jeffrey Yefsky [Read more](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/zero-based-budgeting-reimagined-leveraging-architecture-based-analysis-for-strategic-efficiency) ## Mastering Government Performance Management: Key Strategies Explore the essential strategies for becoming a Certified Government Performance Manager through the Performance Institute's Associate Level program. ![Jeffrey Yefsky](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hubfs/Jeffrey%20Yefsky-edit%202.jpg) Jeffrey Yefsky [Read more](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/mastering-government-performance-management-key-strategies) ## The Importance of Strategic Planning in Public Administration The Role of Strategic Planning in Public Administration In the ever-evolving landscape of public administration, strategic planning stands as a pivotal tool for navigating complex challenges. Public... ![Jeffrey Yefsky](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hubfs/Jeffrey%20Yefsky-edit%202.jpg) Jeffrey Yefsky [Read more](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/the-importance-of-strategic-planning-in-public-administration) Maximizing Public Sector Efficiency with Strategic Training Zero-Based Budgeting Reimagined: Leveraging Architecture-Based Analysis for Strategic Efficiency Mastering Government Performance Management: Key Strategies The Importance of Strategic Planning in Public Administration # Posts by Stewart Liff: [![Managing Difficult Government Employees](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/four-woman-at-the-conference-room-1181421.jpg?width=700&height=400&name=four-woman-at-the-conference-room-1181421.jpg) ](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/managing-difficult-government-employees) [government performance](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/tag/government-performance), [Employee Performance](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/tag/employee-performance) 2 min read. ## [How to Manage Difficult Government Employees?](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/managing-difficult-government-employees) [Stewart Liff](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/author/stewart-liff) Apr 30, 2021 11:12:28 AM The Performance Institute is pleased to present the first in a three part series providing insight... [Read more](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/managing-difficult-government-employees) [![Identifying difficult employees in your organization](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/man-showing-distress-3777572%20(1).jpg?width=700&height=400&name=man-showing-distress-3777572%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/warning-signs-difficult-employees) [government performance](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/tag/government-performance), [Employee Performance](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/tag/employee-performance) 2 min read. ## [Five Warning Signs Difficult Employees Have and How To Deal With Them](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/warning-signs-difficult-employees) [Stewart Liff](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/author/stewart-liff) Apr 30, 2021 11:12:20 AM The Performance Institute is pleased to present the first in a three-part series providing insight... [Read more](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/warning-signs-difficult-employees) [![Laying Off A Difficult Government Employee](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/photo-1498184103684-bc1a70b0c068.jpg?width=700&height=400&name=photo-1498184103684-bc1a70b0c068.jpg) ](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/lay-off-government-employees) [government performance](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/tag/government-performance), [Employee Performance](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/tag/employee-performance) 2 min read. ## [How to Lay Off a Government Employee?](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/lay-off-government-employees) [Stewart Liff](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog/author/stewart-liff) Apr 30, 2021 11:12:15 AM The Performance Institute is pleased to present the final article of the three-part series... 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