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Sticks and Stones

Sticks and Stones

As a citizen, I can call on elected officials, candidates and the media to stop the political rhetoric that fosters violence. As a voter, I can vote against candidates and…

Artificial Intelligence: A Roadmap for Public Servants

Artificial Intelligence: A Roadmap for Public Servants

Both public servants and the government have a common interest in improving the efficiency and quality of public services. AI offers tools and technologies that can achieve these goals, so…

Reducing the Impacts of Rising Inflation

Reducing the Impacts of Rising Inflation

By consulting public policy polls conducted at local, state and national levels, and by staying up-to-date on the latest developments on the state of inflation, policymakers can ensure that that…

Rethinking MPA Curriculum to Match Local Government Needs

Rethinking MPA Curriculum to Match Local Government Needs

A stronger pipeline of local public service leaders can improve performance, trust and reinvigorate the MPA degree.…

Decision Audits Make for Better Decisions

Decision Audits Make for Better Decisions

When you use evidence drawn from a decision audit to improve the process, the decision-making is better and there is an improvement in the quality of the services being delivered…

Staff Retention in Higher Education: What Can Supervisors Do?

Staff Retention in Higher Education: What Can Supervisors Do?

Higher education supervisors and leadership should not wait until staff leave to consider retention strategies. It is important to keep retention a top priority since, after all, research shows that…

Instructions Old and New

Instructions Old and New

...if history has taught us anything, people will continue to rely on instructions for centuries to come. They will look to our instructions for lessons in how people processed information…

Public Value Creation: The New Frontier in Government Strategy

Public Value Creation: The New Frontier in Government Strategy

By understanding the drivers of change and employing scenario planning with the help of AI, governments can effectively work towards creating public value and positively shaping the future for their…

Bridging the Generational Culture Gap

Bridging the Generational Culture Gap

When governments succeed in creating a culture of belonging, they also find success in supporting communities that thrive. …

Saving the Earth Includes Saving the Grasslands

Saving the Earth Includes Saving the Grasslands

As public servants, educators, community volunteers and engaged citizens, we all have plenty of issues on our agendas, yet nourishing our grasslands is no less important than any other environmental…

Reimagining Public Administration Education Post COVID-19: Part II

Reimagining Public Administration Education Post COVID-19: Part II

Thinking about how we teach public administration post-COVID-19, adding value and being deliberate in what and how we teach will contribute to developing theory and enhancing the student's learning experience. …