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Focusing On Change and Reinvention
Nurturing change and renewal in public agencies is not only important but also critical. There is a growing recognition that fostering a culture of change is the key to organizational…
Digital Transformation of Government Agencies
According to a recent Deloitte study, 76 percent of government leaders agree that digital technologies are disrupting the public sector. However, only 41 percent of government leaders are satisfied with…
What Makes a Good Leader?
On Sept. 8, 1974, in front of an Oval Office camera, President Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon. In office just 31 days after Nixon had resigned, Ford's approval rating plunged…
The PSM Phenomenon
I’ve been reading a lot about public service motivation (PSM). It’s a new concept to me—one of many I’ve been exposed to through my MPA program. PSM is basically the draw…
The Preferred Class? Veterans in the Workforce
The number of military members separating from the military has increased. This is due to several factors, including the unpopularity of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and President Obama’s…
The Challenges of a Small Community
Living in a small town has its advantages and disadvantages, both administratively and financially. As statistics point to an increasing trend of migration to urban centers, smaller communities face ever-present…
Mental Illness & Gun Control
There is no doubt that there is growing support for policies that prevent gun violence. In fact, 89 percent of Americans believe there should be a background check for all…
Stress and Large-Scale Projects
High Workloads and Unrealistic Deadlines The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Susanne Force October 23,…
Christian Views of Global Warming
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By David Howard Davis October 23, 2015 Pope Francis’s visit…
One Brick at a Time
Community Embraces Big Nonprofit Project The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Horace A. Blake October…
The Root Cause of Government Performance Problems
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By John Pearson October 23, 2015 The American Customer Satisfaction…