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Searching for the Common Good
In a time where political discourse is dominated by partisan talking points and outright trolling, it is up to the administrative state to build trust by demonstrating competence.…
Envisioning a Cohesive Health Care System
An integrated system design recommended by Dr. Michael Fine meets the Lean criteria—more efficient, better customer value—potentially placing it at the core of a more functional, cost-effective and humane health…
First, Do No Harm
In a nation with such a broad and diverse range of views, public administrators must reach across the aisles and show a willingness to hear from the other side, providing…
Comprehensive vs. Incremental Responses: The Debate Intensifies with the Pandemic—Part II
Previous conditions suggest that it is imperative that we move towards a more comprehensive, holistic vision to gain an understanding of the current problems and determine the best way to…
Thou Shalt Not Prosecute Crime (Part II): Alternatives to District Attorney Prosecutions
Some district attorneys believe in unilaterally prohibiting certain prosecutions, reducing penalties for crimes and prohibiting enhancements that could increase the required time to be served in prison. …
Inflation, Unemployment and Omicron
Considering the ongoing and uneven impact of the pandemic, it is time for action that raises average incomes.…
Using Good User Experience to Rebuild Citizens’ Trust in the Federal Government
By building a good employee experience culture in the federal government, a good customer experience culture is built for providing government services—both of which depend on creating an excellent user…
The Overlooked Leadership Skill of Asking Questions
There are several benefits to adopting an approach that includes asking powerful questions and then creating the space and time for a thoughtful response.…
Inciting Violence: Is It Right?
Our technological advances, understanding of the human condition and abilities to communicate across time zones, countries and platforms should all lend well to improved relationships with those with whom we…
Public Administration and Jokes: We Need to Vent
We can learn a lot about governments and public administration systems just by keeping up to date with circulating jokes, so keep them coming...It is good to have a laugh…
Make Moving Fun: Reducing Nonfinancial Barriers to Homeownership
Purchasing a house, townhouse, condominium or an apartment is an economic transaction, but it is also more than that...desirability and enjoyment of homeownership are also worthwhile objectives.…
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