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The Art of Getting Someone to Want to Do Something

The Art of Getting Someone to Want to Do Something

Exceptional first line supervisors use positivity, clear communication, adaptability, appropriate employee treatment, interpersonal skills and conflict management to create a culture in which their subordinates want to complete the tasks…

Learning from Practitioners

Learning from Practitioners

However, there is an art to holding people accountable with tough feedback or delivering unwelcome news while still being kind.…

Taking Stock of the American Labor Market

Taking Stock of the American Labor Market

How healthy is the American labor market? Here are seven charts to address that question...…

Who Gets a Say? Exploring Public Perceptions of Reproductive Rights

Who Gets a Say? Exploring Public Perceptions of Reproductive Rights

As debates over legislation related to reproductive rights continue, we can use these poll findings to foster understanding, shape public policies and advocate for equitable healthcare services for all.…

Reflecting on 10 Years in Academic Public Administration

Reflecting on 10 Years in Academic Public Administration

Democratic governance is fragile. Building trust in government is difficult. Meeting the needs of a divided populace is even more difficult. But the work of PA, both academic and practice,…

On Elections, a Three Part Series: Part One: Democracy and Elections

On Elections, a Three Part Series: Part One: Democracy and Elections

Currently, the American voting system is very patched and fractured. Is that its strength or weakness?…

Redefining Government Financial Health: A Call for Innovation and Fiscal Responsibility

Redefining Government Financial Health: A Call for Innovation and Fiscal Responsibility

It is incumbent upon governments to break free from antiquated paradigms, fostering resilience and adaptability to thrive amidst the transformative forces of technological progress and evolving stakeholder expectations.…

Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in Public Administration

Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in Public Administration

AI not only grants easy accessibility for any government employee but also can provide them with the idea of how to implement guerrilla government or help them understand documents at…

It Is Always a Pivotal Moment in Public Administration

It Is Always a Pivotal Moment in Public Administration

If we can grow and retain a well-oriented mindset there is reason for optimism in our field, country and around the world.…

Sustainability as an Altruistic Value Is So Passe:  How the Private Sector Positively Responds to Regulatory Mandate

Sustainability as an Altruistic Value Is So Passe:  How the Private Sector Positively Responds to Regulatory Mandate

There is nothing wrong with monetizing desired and measured public policies, particularly when they meet benchmarks of public good. …

Right Action? Wrong Action? How Do We Know?

Right Action? Wrong Action? How Do We Know?

Reminding ourselves that kindness is the key and that being vulnerable enough to ask ourselves, individually, how we can improve, will open the door to our ability to make the…