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The Future is Plural: Why Most Contingency Plans are Obsolete
The COVID-19 pandemic has shed a flood light on inadequate or non-existent contingency plans across many sectors of government and industry. As public administrators, project managers and leaders we owe…
Government and the Space Between Us
What we must think about now is which part of government still needs improving. We cannot retreat from the facts or from the events that brought us here. …
COVID-19, Terrorist Targeting and Remembering 9/11
Administrators, focused on the virus as we are today, should use the upcoming anniversary of September 11 to review policies tied to best practices for a pandemic while maintaining good…
Anyone There?
The past four months have provided the opportunity to reflect on how service delivery can adapt to the needs of community. We must get creative in our approach to developing…
The COVID-19 Enhanced Virtual Panopticon
With quarantine being the most effective measure to mitigate and control the spread of the COVID-19 virus, there has been an unprecedented use of commercial and governmental surveillance methodologies to…
Looking to Bastiat: Classic Advice for the Modern Crisis
In the midst of the economic chaos spurred from the COVID-19 pandemic, including rushed reopenings, unexpected shutdowns and stock market volatility, a haunting, yet inconspicuous question hovers above the country:…
Perception in Public Administration
Research shows the scientific development of emotional intelligence as a tool to drive thinking, behavior and performance is an essential skill. With the current state of the world, emotional intelligence…
Now is the Time For Necessary Trouble: The Life and Legacy of Congressman John Lewis
We are at an important point in our nation’s history. Similar to the courage and perseverance John Lewis displayed, each of us must be prepared to work collectively and summon…
United States Schools of Public Policy Should Operate as Professional Schools Rather than as Pseudo Think Tanks
This column advocates for moving to corporate governance of the curriculum in public policy higher education. The era of the pseudo think tank disguised as a professional school should end.…
Evolution: A New Paradigm for the Public Housing Authority “Permanent Waivers and Flexibilities”
Instead of seeking stability and status quo, public administrators of Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) should seek change and innovation.…
Ensuring the Cybersecurity of Our Local Governments in the COVID-19 Era
The shutdowns caused by COVID-19 have led to the single largest contraction of the United States economy since World War II. But there is one area that cities should not…
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