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Community Policing After Minneapolis
Now more than ever, community policing is a critical idea. There are and will be continued challenges. Some challenges are still to be identified. At some level, there will always…
What Counts As “Evidence?”
No policymaker is going to get every decision right. But a careful and appropriate assessment of available evidence will lead to decisions that are more correct more often.…
Teaching and Training During the Time of COVID-19
Both L. Dee Fink’s and Paul Hanstedt’s learning models pair theoretical knowledge with the abilities to put that knowledge to work. Students and public administrators can learn how to deal…
GASB’s “Big Three” Projects Enter Critical Phase
As I prepare to conclude my time as chairman of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), I wanted to update you on the comprehensive approach we're taking to improve accounting…
We Need A New Status Quo
Public administrators must not only build a process for information flow, but also must make sure that the correct people and experts are a part of providing input into the…
Empowerment, Growth and Trust: Lessons from a Five-Year-Old
My son is 20 years old. But what I learned over 15 years ago while teaching him how to tie his shoes remains one of the most important lessons about…
The Real Sickness in this Country: Closed Hearts and Minds
We are not going to get at the disease of racism in this county and thereby raise everyone up if we don’t get at the root cause: our closed hearts…
Class is Now in Limbo: Determining the New Normal of Education
We are now starting month five of the COVID-19 crisis, and education administrators along with public leaders will need to quickly determine the best path forward for students of all…
Maintaining Our Resolve
As public administrators it is our duty to work toward making our society more equitable and just. It is difficult to understand why police brutality remains prevalent in our communities…
COVID-19 Communication and Deaf Americans
Deaf Americans have been requesting the presence of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters at government briefings. It is important that they have equal access to vital public information.…
“Swinging for the Fences”: The Continued Pursuit of Excellence
As public sector leaders. We need to coach, train, mentor and prepare others, just as we prepare ourselves, readying everyone to face the challenges of our service environments. …
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