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Preparing for the Next Round of Unexpected Disruption

Preparing for the Next Round of Unexpected Disruption

Public administrators no longer have the luxury of being passive and reactionary actors in response to the innovative transformation now driving economic change.…

Public Sector Continuous Improvement…Now or Later?

Public Sector Continuous Improvement…Now or Later?

Adopting a culture of public sector continuous improvement is a logical action. Continuous improvement needs to be employed at all levels of public administration to be comprehensively effective.…

Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt

Student loans are an economic burden to younger generations. We must make a concerted effort to educate students in an affordable manner so they can quickly gain skills and contribute…

Be a Better Leader by NOT Having All the Answers

Be a Better Leader by NOT Having All the Answers

Being an effective leader isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about connecting with people and inspiring them to do their best, while helping them discover their own answers.…

In Light of Storms and Floods in Michigan, Questions Are Being Raised on Elected Officials’ Performance and Accountability

In Light of Storms and Floods in Michigan, Questions Are Being Raised on Elected Officials’ Performance and Accountability

When it comes to preventing and mitigating natural disasters, elected officials need to be more proactive in directing the city’s resources, rather than waiting for a certain level of damage…

The Critical Importance of Data in Decisionmaking Situations

The Critical Importance of Data in Decisionmaking Situations

As administrators, it is incumbent to understand how crucial data is in the overall success of the organization and the importance of reliability to decisionmakers.…

Quality is in the Eye of the Customer

Quality is in the Eye of the Customer

In any public sector setting, quality is and should be in the eye of customers (the community)—the end users of our services. We must find ways to deliver the service…

Let’s Not Leap to Conclusions: Public Opinion on Leap Seconds in the United Kingdom

Let’s Not Leap to Conclusions: Public Opinion on Leap Seconds in the United Kingdom

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) implements “leap seconds” that account for synchronizing earth’s clock time to solar time. Recently, this process came under scrutiny as experts began to express concern…

ASPA’s Section on Emergency and Crisis Management Produces An Administrative Study for COVID-19

ASPA’s Section on Emergency and Crisis Management Produces An Administrative Study for COVID-19

In September 2020, members of ASPA’s Section on Emergency and Crisis Management (SECM) conducted a survey to gain a thorough understanding of respondent’s COVID-19 related initiatives. This article is a…

The Pandemic’s Ongoing Impacts on Mental Health, Relationships and Finance

The Pandemic’s Ongoing Impacts on Mental Health, Relationships and Finance

42% of adults in Virginia say that the pandemic has had a negative impact on their mental health, according to the new statewide poll conducted by the Research Institute for…

Emergent Strategies in Public Organizations: It is Sometimes Easier Done than Said

Emergent Strategies in Public Organizations: It is Sometimes Easier Done than Said

Emergent strategies are those that concede to flexibility, accept learning while in operation, try to anticipate changes, embrace those changes and use them to reach the desired outcomes—all while following…

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