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The Devil in The Details: To Solve or to Leverage? That is The Question For Administrators
As public administrators and business leaders, it is our responsibility to ensure that our employees and constituents are not mere casualties of traditional tensions between organizational polarities. This piece will…
The Remarkable Public Servant
Political and policy considerations continue to dominate the work world of public managers. One such consideration is the ongoing debate over the role of spirituality in the workplace and academic…
Reflections On My Student Government Career Now That I Know More About Government
Now that Ben Deitchman has over a dozen years of work, research and teaching experience in public policy and public administration, he is well-qualified to reassess his first foray into…
Restorative Justice For Native Americans Necessarily Comes Back to the Land
Redistributing access to public lands and fostering sustainable economic development would be triumphs of restorative justice for Native American populations. This column focuses on the unique challenges facing Native Americans…
Whither Market Discipline?: Lessons From The Puerto Rican Default
Most financial markets are well-equipped to handle the risks associated with defaults by adding a premium to bond yields. However, in the case of Puerto Rico, the premium added to…
Translocal Governance: Remembering What We Remember
Transnational notions of government include descriptions of cross-border bureaucracies and public and private delivery of goods and services. Within the last decade, debate has started and stalled on what is…
On Electricity Deregulation And The California Power Crisis
Over the past few decades, many states have attempted to restructure, or deregulate, their electricity markets, typically under the auspice of state legislatures trying to enhance competition and drive down…
Thinking Clearly About Causality
Even with the benefit of hindsight, it can be hard to sort out the precise effects of a decision. Looking at causality can be a helpful tool for public administrators…
Leading with Grace: A Reflection on 20 Years of The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute
By investing in leadership development within VCU and beyond, and by elevating leaders, the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute’s work helps to promote equal representation and to ensure that all…
No Man’s Land No More: Land Rights and People’s Movements in Nepal
In Nepal, the most vulnerable, landless individuals are disenfranchised and lack access to government services like water, electricity, bank loans, birth registrations and marriage certificates. The National Land Rights Forum…
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting in Public Service: Am I Required?
Public service employees may not fully be aware of their mandatory reporting responsibilities, but this short article illuminates some of the basic requirements. Understanding these responsibilities will not only protect…
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