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The Monthly Managers Meeting
Leadership is more than just sitting in the office. It is engaging your workforce. When local government employees are surveyed on their job satisfaction, they would like better communication especially…
A Practical Review of Disaster Mitigation Strategies
Disasters happen to communities destroyed by major storms or catastrophes. In those cases, FEMA provides relief to victims and helps the community recover. Operating with the complex world of emergency…
Planning and Preparing for Vulnerable Populations
In the event of a large-scale public health emergency, the brunt of the impact is likely to be felt by those who are less able to weather the crisis without…
Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women in Japan
The United Nations established eight goals to be achieved by 2015. Gender equality and the empowerment of women was one of them. Has Japan made any progress toward this goal?…
Does Cross-Sector Collaboration Really Produce Better Results?
The practice of cross-sector collaboration appears to be increasing as a means to address complex social challenges. Yet, it’s difficult to demonstrate the benefits in comparison to a single-sector approach.…
Promoting Social Equity in Local Government
As a discipline, public administration has struggled to understand and administer principles underlying social equity. Some contend justice and fairness are associated with providing the same of level and quality…
The Challenge of Linking Governance to Performance
Governance can and should be a tool for improving public and nonprofit performance. The freedom and treasure all citizens cede to be part of a governed society requires the legitimizing…
Do Female and Male Public Administrators Differ Ethically?
Male and female business leaders demonstrate similar priorities: maintaining integrity in the organization and treating followers fairly and with dignity. However, female leaders often feel greater pressure to compromise ethical…
Societal Changes and the Impact on Municipal Public Services
The various levels of government in Canada and the United States are evolving. Their public services are being influenced and impacted by various societal changes. These governments must adapt to…
How Anchor Institutions Support Development in Struggling Communities
Where can cities turn to support equitable development in struggling communities? Chances are there is a nearby university, college, community college or hospital willing to support a municipal agenda of…
Putting the Right Partners in the Right Places for Public Health Preparedness
As efforts are ramping up to potentially confront the Zika virus this summer, there have been a number of calls for a more sustained level of public health readiness in…