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Lessons of Collaborative Project Leadership: Potholes And Wrong Turns in Public Services For At-Risk Communities
In working across the United States, we have had the privilege and challenge of operating with many leaders of collaborative teams. Observing their successes and challenges enables us to draw…
Learning From Wisconsin’s Foxconn Debacle
Economic development is a place where our politics and administration can clash. Wisconsin’s ongoing saga with Foxconn illustrates the consequences of this conflict.…
Succession Planning by Developing Better Leaders Than Yourself
Public Administrators cannot remain in office forever—The need for public administrators to encourage growth and actively develop others is apparent. Administrators should plan for succession in their organizations as well…
Culture Shock Becomes Cultural Synergy: Community Based Healthcare in Ethiopia
Often aid programs are designed by foreigners, and their methods and practices create a culture shock that makes the programming ineffective or misunderstood by the population. Ethiopia’s Community Based Health…
Three Tips For Improving Organizational Performance
Improving organizational performance is a key task for public administrators, and involves consistent investing in time and effort. This column will share three techniques that can be used to enhance…
The Human And Financial Toll of Hurricanes: Where Does The Country Go From Here?
There are disproportionate effects on people and groups in terms of their ability to anticipate, cope with and recover from disaster events. Special needs populations are often the most vulnerable.…
Don’t Hit The Snooze Button: Gender Equity in The Public Administration and Political Science
Recent research provides striking snapshots of gender equity gaps among faculty in the disciplines of public administration and political science. Assuming that greater equity on this important outcome is only…
The Individuality of Veterans
The various branches of the Armed Forces are referred to professionally as the Services. In this month’s column, Robert Brescia would like to share a testimonial about our nation’s veterans…
Looking to The Future vs. Learning From The Past: A Lesson From History Part 2
This column will discuss General George Marshall, a historical leader whose actions apply to 21st century public management. Marshall taught that public managers need to willfully analyze their experiences as…
How to Make Your Workplace Millennial-Friendly
In 2016, the number of millennials surpassed the numbers of Gen Xers, becoming the largest population in our workforce. The private sector has generally done a good job of catering…
International Intellectual Property Issues
This article discusses the reach of Intellectual Property (IP) in an international context. Let’s explore the problem of IP theft, potential solutions to the issue and resources for help. …
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