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Eye-Level Government: Public Service Here and Now

Eye-Level Government: Public Service Here and Now

No discipline relies more on discussion than public administration. But we can no longer afford to ignore the stumps in our foundation. While we cannot reasonably solve every problem that…

The Silver Tsunami’s Silver Lining

The Silver Tsunami’s Silver Lining

The phenomenon of recent waves of mass retirees has earned the label, a "Silver tsunami." While the loss of institutional knowledge certainly creates cause for concern in both the public…

Policymaking in the Public Right of Way: Coercive Federalism and Telecommunications Policy

Policymaking in the Public Right of Way: Coercive Federalism and Telecommunications Policy

Preemption of local authority for a common good is at the heart of the American federal system. But telecommunications policy is an area where local authority and federal priority have…

The Future of Human Resource Management: Challenges and Preparation

The Future of Human Resource Management: Challenges and Preparation

Human resource management is designed to maximize employee performance and strategic objectives. What does the future of HR look like and what does that mean for managers?…

Modern Approaches to Homelessness

Modern Approaches to Homelessness

In the modern era, public administrators must re-examine complex social problems like homelessness. The recent Hepatitis A outbreak in San Diego exemplifies a city being forced to redefine their approach…

The Theory of Creativity

The Theory of Creativity

There are five main steps to the creative process. Applying their elements to the public sector can bring a fresh look to the way administrators lead and embrace change. …

Building Evaluation Capacity in Government and Nonprofit Agencies

Building Evaluation Capacity in Government and Nonprofit Agencies

If government and nonprofit agencies truly want to identify the extent to which social programs are successful, they will need to pursue practical and realistic strategies that strengthen their evaluation…

Do School Districts Close the Right Schools?

Do School Districts Close the Right Schools?

When Chicago closed 49 schools in 2013, this decision drew national attention. What factors could have led to the selections of the schools fated to close?…

Lemming Leadership: Destructive Administrative Practices

Lemming Leadership: Destructive Administrative Practices

Though the image of lemmings jumping off a cliff is a myth created by Disney’s 1958 film, “White Wilderness,” the parallel of a nation following a leader over the cliff…

Will “Medicare for All” Help Make America Great?

Will “Medicare for All” Help Make America Great?

"Medicare for all" will be a major focus of the 2020 Presidential Campaign. Both those who support and oppose the reform have a responsibility to clearly define just what the…

Lessons from Davos

Lessons from Davos

The World Economic Forum, held each year in Davos, Switzerland, is typically characterized as a meeting of the world’s movers and shakers in banking, multinational finance and securities markets. Many…