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Professional and Personal Pointers for Credible Communication
In communication, it is critical for the encoder (the message originator) to understand the way the decoder (the person or body receiving the message) will interpret the information conveyed. Thus,…
New Hope for Refugees Under the Biden Administration—But Will It Last?
Refugee resettlement, like many other public policy issues, creates two sides that are staunchly opposed with seemingly little room for compromise. Can we find a lasting middle ground that will…
Council of Past Presidents
Driven by the need for a new era of creativity and innovation in all areas of public administration, it is time to consider assembling the first United States Council of…
Peace in a Time of War—Can We Achieve It?
The pandemic has helped bring many social issues to the surface and at the same time has limited our ability to address them in an equitable and efficient manner. Without…
The Genius of Mary Parker Follett
It was a social worker and philosopher, and an intellectual by every measure, who made one of the most significant and lasting contributions to leadership in the public service; Mary…
The State of Disability Policy Research in Public Administration: A Recap
Emerging research about disability policy and public administration is falling behind other important representative topics such as female or racial representation. While these topics deserve a lot of attention, there…
DSJ in Conversation with Dr. David Satcher: A Necessary and Critical Conversation to Advance Health Equity
Legitimacy and credibility are critical for public sector personnel at all levels of government. This is particularly true for leaders who are charged with leading and managing in a time…
The Organization’s Chief Credibility Officer: Thinking well, Talking Well and Ethical Leadership
Successful public administrators—similar to their private sector counterparts—understand the critical importance of thinking well and how that’s communicated by talking well. …
Right to Education or Right Education? India’s Attempt to Bridge the Gap of Teaching and Learning During the Pandemic
The Indian government should acknowledge the digital and cultural divide among rural and urban areas throughout the country. Leadership must cultivate sensible policies that bridge the gap between teaching and…
Professional Portfolios: Showcasing Your Experience
Throughout your public sector career, moving from role to role, and perhaps from agency to agency, you will collect many valuable competencies that prepare you for future challenges and opportunities.…
Democracy—The Original Empowerment Zone
One can define democracy as the collective voice of the people choosing, selecting and debating the merits of particular public goods and public services. Democracy is still the single unifying…
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