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Combatting Conspiratorial Thinking
There have always been, and always will be, individuals that embrace conspiracy theories. Though it is beyond the power of the public administration community to stop conspiratorial thinking, we can…
The Internet of Things is Coming—Are You Ready?
The next five years will see an explosion of sophisticated yet inexpensive sensors that can be embedded in seemingly every device or piece of infrastructure. Local governments should prepare now…
Policymakers: Beyond Organizational Power and Control
Policies are systems of principles created to guide decisions and achieve logical, rational results for the good of the people, and the good of the organization. We must bring back…
What Viral Videos Can Teach About Urban Preservation and How This Can Help Transform Public Administration
The explosion of viral videos in the 21st century has provided a unique and often overlooked source of social commentary regarding how we use and preserve public spaces.…
Artificial Intelligence: An Artificial Alarm for National Security?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every walk of life. The impacts of AI on the United States economy, culture and national defense are worth examining. Has AI made us more…
Creating Stronger Communities Through Economic Development
The root causes of eviction are far-reaching, with many factors affecting the extent to which a person will or will not be able to access stable housing. The Office of…
Come Rain or Shine: Public Service at its Best
Post-disasters, public servants may be called upon to deliver healing, stability and support in the not-so-distant future when life becomes challenging or loss becomes apparent for our citizens. When those…
Finding Meaning in the Chaos
How can people in all walks and stages of life — regardless of their personal circumstances — find meaning in and, at the same time, build their capacity to deal…
Mindfulness: Cultivating and Maintaining Effective Leadership
Mindfulness techniques such as deep-breathing exercises help people decompress and sharpen their focus. This is especially important for students and young people. We must equip our future leaders with the…
Accountability and Transparency in Public Administration
Accountability and transparency practices have been put in place in most government agencies. We expect them to be upheld, but there remains a shadowed area where these implications are not…
Citizen Behavior Change: The Social Marketing Approach
Social marketing is often the most effective and efficient method for achieving high rates of behavior change. It can also achieve the greatest return on investment while improving citizens' well-being…
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