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The Failure of Ideology
The generalization that people and organizations act in their political interest may be true, but predicting what that might mean in practice is impossible, because there are even more political…
The Importance of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Education is not cheap and tuition rates across the country continue to rise every year. For many students like myself, the only way to cover the costs is by taking…
The Personal Accountancy Lens of Society’s Intimate Partner Violence
In 1994, the federal government officially recognized intimate partner violence (IPV) as a public problem through the Violence Against Women Act and its subsequent regulations and reauthorizations.…
“A Good Read”: The Value of Organizational Reading Lists
One challenge faced by public sector leadership is developing the leaders of the future. Most who enter public service enter a specific technical field such as public works, human services…
Evaluation Principles for Veteran-Serving agencies and Veterans Treatment Courts
If reports talk about what agencies are doing, rather than how well the clients are doing, the evaluation may be missing the point. The point is the program is supposed…
After the Storm
The flood waters are starting to recede and roads slowly opening, from the air we can survey the scope of the damage from two monster storms which hit the US…
Values Shape Decisions
Candidates promising to run government like a business are not new. The first time I heard this promise in a presidential campaign was from Jimmy Carter. After that, I experienced…
Revisiting Change Management
The fact that change is inevitable and affects all organizations, including those employed by them, means it is still a relevant topic now. Organizations change in response to dynamic operating…
Ten Notable Resources for Local Elected Officials Involved in Cross-Sector Collaboration
This list of resources is intended for local elected officials involved in cross-sector collaboration. These cases, tools, scholarly articles and reports tackle topics ranging from mayors and businesses working together…
Good Citizenship Starts Way Before You Can Vote… Make It A Habit
We should cultivate good habits, nurture them and discard bad habits. Habits can be constant life companions – both the good ones and the bad ones. Perhaps young people could…
IT Does Matter
In each sector, information technology (IT) plays a vital role in driving innovation to potentially maximize profit as well as reduce cost. Indeed, is IT a strategic tool for innovation,…
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