What People say about Running a Bureaucracy
Gov. JOSELITO R. MENDOZA
Governor of Bulacan
“The book comes from the heart and soul of a true Bulakeña who together with the provincial Government forged a future of sustained efficiency and excellence in a bureaucracy that shall continue to reinvent its self; all in the service of Bulacan and the country”.
JOSEFINA MENDOZA-DELA CRUZ
Former Governor, Bulacan, 1998-2007
“Running A Bureaucracy is replete with valuable lessons in practical public management and local governance from the vantage point of the Filipino public manager, whose critical role in government is being redefined alongside the upsurge of modern management technologies. Fortunately, the long wait for a comprehensive read on real-life public management best practices is finally over. Read on and be inspired.”
Former DILG Secretary
Former Governor of Laguna
President, Manila Hotel
“Running A Bureaucracy is a path-breaking book not only for local government administrators of our country, but for all local public managers and officials who want to make a difference in public service… It is replete with the invaluable insights and experience only seasoned public managers and government executives like the author could provide.”
Former Governor, Bulacan, 1986-1998
“Running A Bureaucracy is in every sense, helpful to practitioners of public governance, That’s because the author shares what she learned from her own practice and her applications of well established theories in leadership and management. Written in very casual way and organizing the themes in sections, she gives a simple but comprehensive guide in managing the bureaucracy. This she did for an important aim: make government work for the people. She also weaves her faith into the work by not separating Christian values from management goals and approaches.”
Philippine Daily Inquirer
“Running A Bureaucracy is a welcome surprise and great find for the corporate executive in search of a road map to the local government bureaucracy. Read and discover how the private and public sectors are continually bridging and sharing new management technologies that are finding its way into both the corporate offices and local government halls.”
Vice Chairman, Industries
SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co.
“This book describes the author’s theoretical and experiential knowledge on running a local bureaucracy. It is an important sourcebook for those leaders and followers who want to promote innovation and excellence in local governance. Most importantly, the book adds value to the existing literature on the topic, which is particularly useful for practitioners and scholars and the larger public, in general.”
Executive Director, League of Municipalities of the Philippines
“The study and practice of public management is a dynamic, on-going process of integrating local best practices with the newest management technologies of the world. Running A Bureaucracy takes the process a step up by crystallizing theory with real-life, practical workplace experience only a seasoned government manager such as the author could realize... a definitive milestone in new public management literature in the country!”
Local Government Academy, DILG
“Running A Bureaucracy is the ultimate guide to the new paradigm of local government administration that does not only promote efficient management, but re-invents the role of public managers in making good governance work for the bureaucracy.”
President, Provincial Administrators League of the Philippines (PALP)
“Running A Bureaucracy is definitely the freshest approach in compiling and presenting the essential competencies and knowledge needed by the new public manager… a must-have guidebook for all local government officials.”
President, Philippine League of Secretaries to the Sanggunian (PLEASES)
“Running A Bureaucracy is a welcome treat indeed! I believe this would be very helpful in providing the legal and bureaucratic parameters of our job as administrators.”
Municipal Administrator, Sta. Maria, Davao del Sur
“Running A Bureaucracy would surely come in handy especially for neophytes. It would serve as a “Bible” for the administrator - to cross reference with many memoranda/circulars coming out. It would be a very helpful reference material.”
City Administrator, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
“Running A Bureaucracy is a clear and concise do-it-yourself guide for administrators and a ready reference for dealing with situations on the job. It’s very inspirational, too!”
Municipal Administrator, Gamay, Northern Samar
