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Let the Records Show…
How can NARA employees effectively manage expansion brought on by the Information Age if they are underfunded, understaffed and overwhelmed?…
The General Relativity of Public Administration
With every new generation comes a new assembly of needs. Since space and time are always moving, so should our capacity for serving the next assembly of citizens under a…
Addressing the Impacts of Election Denialism on Local Government
Long-term investments in community-building, civics education and quality local journalism are needed to widely disseminate the message that our elections are in fact legitimate. …
Dear Mr. Putin:
It is my postulation, Mr. President, that you have before you the extraordinary opportunity to make life as it should be for the people of Russia, the people of Ukraine,…
Skills to Embrace AI and Data Science in Public Administration—Part I
The data revolution provides new opportunities to ensure that information, evidence and data are used to drive decision making—not opinions, assumptions, hunches and guesses.…
Managing Public Sector Employees: Transparency, Accountability and Due Process
Taking the time to remind employees that they are valuable members of the organization and the critical role each person contributes to the success of the mission and goals is…
Challenges To Creating a Culture of Philanthropy in MPA Programs
The biggest lesson I have learned is that building a true culture of philanthropy in a public institution is more difficult than I ever imagined. It is not enough to…
Lessons to a Young Local Government Administrator—Part 1
No matter the age or tenure profile, we need to pay it forward. Take those calls from aspiring managers. Establish those internship programs. Hold onto the entry-level positions for the…
Keeping Communities Connected: Public Perceptions of Public Transportation
Looking ahead, it’s clear that support for public transportation in general is relatively high. The challenge for policymakers will be to identify how to support and improve existing public transportation…
The Growth of Authoritarianism: A Challenge for Public Administration—Part 1
The recent rise of authoritarianism in the U.S. culture, therefore, can debase the nation’s institutions, pervert policymaking and infiltrate public administration.…
Diversity—The Newest Era in Public Personnel Administration
Inclusion and diversity are not political topics. They are not fads. They are social imperatives and smart business strategies that will help all our government organizations achieve their mission in…
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