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My Vision of Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education
Women are still stymied in their quests for higher education because of their family situations. Many women would love to pursue traditional degree programs. They understand the benefits of having…
Public Administration in Fragile States
Fragile states exist on every continent. Many are in Africa but Haiti and Venezuela are considered fragile states. Fragile states are often geographically close to successful states. Botswana, for example,…
From “Trust Us” to Transparent Local Government
On the evening of April 8, 2018, City of Fort Collins, CO, City Manager Darin Atteberry stood at a podium in a hotel ballroom. Addressing an audience of distinguished leaders…
Where Will Government Be In The Next Twenty Years?
Some recent reports have had me thinking about the transformation of local, state and the federal government in the United States. In February, I had written about the International Public…
Empty Space
Some think our cities are too full. Residents complain about the growing pains of construction next door and car traffic in the suburbs. Because of these inconveniences, some residents try…
Machiavellian Leadership in Public Administration?
A principal responsibility of the public manager is to develop and/or protect a desired organizational culture. The organizational culture constitutes the values and beliefs held by members of an organization…
The Colors of the Wind: A Common Sense Revolution in Public Service
Public Administration has been present for every wind of public or social reform that has whistled or roared through the ages. Each wind has carved the path for the next…
Performance-Informed Pay in Government: Lessons of Experience
Any performance-related incentive scheme has essentially two parts. One part measures the performance of the entity (organization, team, or individual), and the second part links its performance to financial incentives.…
Prioritizing Your Preparedness Priorities
This is what more than 1700 days on disaster and 13 years as a federal emergency manager have taught me about where you, as a public administrator, might gain…
Partisan Opposition and Ethical Leadership
Public administrators who neglect the dynamic interaction between partisans and authorities—especially city managers who serve at the pleasure of politically divided city councils—do so at their peril. Just ask René…
Update on Water for Toledo
Toledo last made national news for its water plant four years ago when routine monitoring detected microcystin – a toxin produced by the harmful blue-green algae. The Water Department immediately…
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