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Leadership in a Crisis
Public leaders, elected or appointed, are selected based on the needs of the time, which means they are selected primarily to lead in a stable environment. When a crisis occurs,…
COVID-19: Leadership and Crisis Management in India
As the whole world is shaken by an invisible predator, countries work in tandem to fight and survive the COVID-19 disease. We must not forget that political will can only…
The Crisis-Conscious Leader—Time to Focus on Your People
Transparency and authenticity in communications and actions are paramount to successful organizations before and during crisis. Leaders who demonstrate authentic and genuine care will also receive that from their employees.…
Cultivating Leadership in the Public Sector
Cultivating leadership within the work culture is a top priority for public servants. Excellent leaders provide continued support and nurture individuals into becoming better than their yesterday. …
Responding and Adapting to a New Normal: An MPA Student’s Perspective
While the decision to promote teleworking and virtual classes was made with the health and wellbeing of the students and faculty in mind, it is difficult to process the changes…
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Insufficient Engagement Practices
Civic engagement can be seen as a frontline activity—it sets the stage for many of the internal and external operations. Local administrators can promote equity through engagement, by taking part…
Is Africa prepared for the Coronavirus?
Africa not only needs to be prepared for the Coronavirus; she needs to be prepared to provide a good healthcare system for her people. …
The Folly of Limiting Terms of the People’s Elected Representatives
This article explores a concept that has been often proposed as a, “Democratic reform,” but is actually anti-democratic at its core when applied to legislative bodies. That concept is known…
Public Interest vs. Elected Leaders’ Interest in Staying in Power
“Public interest,” and, “Public value,” are both very elusive concepts that have puzzled a lot of politicians, public administrators and citizens alike.…
Flu Fighters: Public Service Heroes
In this article, we discuss the federal and state efforts, often linked and aligned, to combat the COVID-19 scourge and put it behind us. Thank you to the public service…
Public Administrators Cope With COVID-19 Stress—Potential for Use of Risk Management Methods
Essentially all public administrators are being required to cope with organizational stress caused by government-wide reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic. As it turns out, risk management strategies developed for financial…
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