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Rethinking Strategy for Public Agencies
Thanks to innovations such as six-sigma and lean manufacturing, many American corporations have experienced tremendous growth and profitability in the last 50 years. During this same period, trust in the U.S.…
Lessons from Hamline’s Women in Public Service Conference
Each year something magical takes place at Hamline University: the Women in Public Service Conference. This year’s event was no exception. As hundreds of (mostly) women gathered Nov. 13, you…
Reintegrating Vets Into the Civilian Workforce
The pressing issues of the day facing the veteran community are also society’s issues. Some challenges are unique due to the nature of military service, while both the military and…
Military Members, Vets Experience Higher Ed Obstacles
In the U.S. knowledge-based economy, a higher education credential continues to be a critical stepping stone for the economic success of individuals and families. Despite record increases in student enrollments…
America’s Inequality in Food Security
Despite Thanksgiving costing less this year and a culture glorifying food (“Chopped,” “Top Chef” and the bizarre compulsion to Instagram food, all of which I admit to be guilty of…
It Takes Courage to Push Change
When faced with a difficult public policy issue, consideration for change is sometimes overlooked. There are many reasons for this. Sometimes, no known alternatives are apparent. Other times, change seems…
Mancur Olson and Global Warming
The Paris meeting on global warming, starting Nov. 30, engenders both hope and despair. Presidents Obama, Hollande, Putin, Xi, Modi and a hundred other presidents and prime ministers plan to…
Employee’s Rights and Collective Bargaining
The right to collective bargaining is a politically charged issue. In the public sector, the notion of public service unions is designed to recruit and sustain a very professional workforce…
Unions and Collective Bargaining
The State of Illinois is quickly closing in on yet another month without having a budget in place. Republican Governor Bruce Rauner is locked in a battle with the Democrat-controlled…
From Combat Boots to Business Suits
Over a year ago, I wrote an article on military service members transitioning to civilian life not knowing that I would be the example in 2015. After 13 years of…
How to Fail at Experiential Learning
Experiential (or project-based) learning is not for everyone. That isn’t to say it shouldn’t be required of all students. But unfortunately, not everyone will receive the full benefits of participation.…