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Resolving to Improve Situational Awareness for Public Health Emergencies in 2020
Government officials and policymakers must take stock of how far we are in preparing for and responding to a public health emergency, and the vulnerabilities that still exist. Of particular…
If You Need Me, I’ll Be At Home
Telecommuting is a perk and a benefit that should not be viewed as an employee entitlement. Rather, it is a tool to help the organization.…
T.R.U.S.T: The Real Understanding of Social Trust
Valued-based care models aim to enrich patient-centered care and health outcomes while also reducing health costs in the United States healthcare delivery system. …
Asking Hard Questions, Softly—but Persistently: a Key Skill in Collaboration
Collaborative efforts demand trust that partners will share resources in working toward shared goals. Asking hard questions in the right tone, at the right time, can be a leadership contribution…
Civic Engagement, Community Visioning and Public Service Motivation: Upholding the Constitution
Policies that limit rights and liberties in the constitution threaten public trust in the institution, rather than build toward a greater good.…
From Mindfulness to Meaningfulness
Bringing mindfulness into the challenges we encounter as public administrators is important. But mindfulness also needs to be complemented and augmented by another concept—meaningfulness.…
Navigating a Low Unemployment Labor Market for Public Sector Organizations
By communicating their strengths and improving their weaknesses, public sector organizations can find the people they need to truly make themselves employers of choice.…
The Big Questions Facing Public Administration in 2020
2019 was an eventful year for the public administration field. The next year promises to be even more impactful. Michael Ford urges us to ponder five big questions as we…
Sternberg’s Theory of Organizational Change —What Minerals Are Government Agencies?
What makes an organizational change effort successful? How should governments approach the change process?…
Making Use of User Satisfaction Surveys
More and more public organizations are conducting user satisfaction surveys. Though these surveys can be easy to send out, it’s not always easy to make smart use of them. Here…
Hope and Optimism: Welcome to 2020!
How can personal attitude or outlook affect policy? Optimist or pessimist, can one’s perspective on life and society help to shape public policy? …
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