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Like Nothing Before: How Millennials Will Change the Face of Governance
Research, commerce, dating, networking, entertainment, banking and more; millennials are redefining nearly every aspect of American life. Government and governance won’t be any different. …
The Cost of Police Misconduct
What responsibility does government have to hold law enforcement officers responsible for their actions, particularly when they are counterproductive to organizational goals and undermine public trust? …
Preparing for the Next Recession
As more local governments regain their footing following the Great Recession, it’s time to prepare for the next economic downturn, which could happen as early as next year.…
Food Fight!
It is no secret that millennials love food. We get excited when Brussels sprouts come into season, elevate the pumpkin spice latte to a sacred status and use our $2.45…
Helping Presidential Transition Teams Make Better Decisions
President Obama recently signed into law a bill to improve the process of presidential transitions. This law, the Presidential Transition Improvements Act of 2015, builds on the initiatives during the…
Clarifying the Role of Government in Social Sustainability
Last quarter, I highlighted work occurring in Dubuque, Iowa to foster cross-sector collaboration for social sustainability through the development of a community equity profile. The network partners who are a…
Telling Our Stories: Marketing MPA Programs
MPA programs often lack the expertise to market their assets. In many institutions, MPA directors are the primary marketers of their programs, which is often an issue because many directors…
Picking Up the Pieces: When Nonprofits Close Up Shop
In the brave new world of public administration, many critical public services are now provided via nonprofit organizations, especially in the human services arena. This trend has accelerated since the…
Immigrants, the Aging Government Workforce and the Age of Millennials
Amid concerns over skills lost to the public sector as the Baby Boomer generation retires, a silver lining exists. Millennials in the U.S. are more diverse and more likely to…
Cross-Sector Collaboration Helps Community Approach Changing Demographics
As the demographics of the United States continue to shift, initiatives like Welcome Dayton can bring together multi-stakeholder, cross-sector groups that encourage residents to increase their awareness of the immigrant…
The Power of One Redux
As public servants we can leverage our impressive array of skills, talents and knowledge to address community needs. In a 2015 PA Times Online column, I suggested that one person…