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One of the main advantages of a government position is its security, and the fact that it is very difficult to fire public employees. The question is—how difficult it is…
Self-governance requires a fine balance between liberty and governance and between majority rule and minority rights. The events leading up to and following January 6, 2021, demonstrate how difficult that…
The Voting Systems Assessment Project (VSAP) in Los Angeles (LA) County, California offers insight into how modernizing voting systems can be fueled by public participation and ultimately creates a more…
Navigating the escalator of ethical decisionmaking, public administrators can build a learning organization whose members engage in hands-on, professional development in ethics as they hone their capability to make purpose-driven,…
As the halls of schools of public policy and public administration flood with students starting a new semester, and people find their way into this field, it is time to…
The European Union and India have been strategic partners since 2004. Level playing field provisions in free trade agreements can cause significant positive changes in crucial areas like labor and…
We must allow democracy to continue to blossom and its many interpretations to continue to motivate and inspire. Public servants stand as ready craftsmen in the continuous movement to educate…
Communities across the country face challenges in accessing healthy foods. In an attempt to address this, public and nonprofit organizations and advocates are working to increase access. But is there…
This column explores some of the reasons that lessons learned do not get put into action. Perhaps by articulating the excuses, we can recognize that they are just obstacles, step…
Post-pandemic, we should put organizational health on the same pedestal as public health. Governments that improve their organizational health will see their efforts pay off in higher productivity, happier customers…
Traditional Meets Virtual. The New Normal is Now.
How do managers and supervisors best prepare for the future that is now? What strategies must be employed in order allow telework to continue where it makes sense and bring…
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