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Is the United States Government at Risk of Failing?

Is the United States Government at Risk of Failing?

Over decades, the federal government’s workforce has been both burdened and demeaned, putting government at risk of simply failing in the face of a national crisis—or multiple domestic or foreign…

Gross National Happiness: An Alternate Way to Measure Wealth

Gross National Happiness: An Alternate Way to Measure Wealth

Bhutan’s claim to fame must be the country’s innovative Gross National Happiness (GNH) policy. Instead of measuring the country’s total wealth in economic, materialistic terms, as our model of Gross…

The President of These United States: Television Presidents and 21st Century Government

The President of These United States: Television Presidents and 21st Century Government

There are multiple hit TV shows that create alternate realities for the presidency. For those of us who are students, scholars and practitioners of public administration, the scripted Administrations are…

A Tribute to Bruce McDowell

By Lisa Warnecke The public administration community lost one of its most knowledgeable and dedicated pracademics in late 2017 with the passing of Bruce McDowell. The modest title of Bruce’s…

Public Debt: A Growing Problem

Public Debt: A Growing Problem

The economic crisis of 2008 led to anger, fear, anxiety and uncertainty by both United States leaders as well as the general public. It is still a fresh memory today,…

One More Time: Stop Doing Annual Performance Reviews

One More Time: Stop Doing Annual Performance Reviews

Employees say they do appreciate open and honest communication with their supervisor and peers, but don’t care much for the annual review process—no matter the kind of lipstick we put…

Nelson Mandela and International Good Governance Insights

Nelson Mandela and International Good Governance Insights

Mandela’s methods for saving his country from a potentially devastating civil war directly relate to what good governance is all about. His lessons reflect the mission of the Sustainable Development…

Policymaking in the Public Right-of-Way: Mobility as a Service

Policymaking in the Public Right-of-Way: Mobility as a Service

A new gold rush is sweeping the startup world, and it’s focused on fully-monetizing public rights-of-way for private profit.…

Recommendations for the Use of Mentor Programs in Veteran Treatment Courts

Recommendations for the Use of Mentor Programs in Veteran Treatment Courts

Today, over 114 jurisdictions nationwide hold veteran treatment courts. One dimension of the treatment approach is veteran-to-veteran mentorship. However, how a mentor program is established has much to do with…

Who You Gonna Call? The Government.

Who You Gonna Call? The Government.

With the rise of consumerism and consumer complaints, there is an increased expectation of government to promote and protect the interest of consumers. Public administrators hear the harsh criticisms about…