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Planning Ahead for a Change in Leadership

Planning Ahead for a Change in Leadership

Creating a succession plan with qualified individuals is tantamount to the success of an organization, and requires serious consideration to implement correctly.…

The Black American Middle Class

The Black American Middle Class

Although gaps have narrowed, geographic segregation continues on a national level. What are we to make of this, and how do public administrators address important issues as we work to…

A Celebration of Women

A Celebration of Women

Like in many industries, public administration has been dominated primarily by men. Through the advocacy efforts against discriminatory practices and policies, women have gained increased access to positions of leadership…

Leadership for Change: Adaptive Thinking

Leadership for Change: Adaptive Thinking

Our success is dependent on finding the means to adapt. The challenges of developing a culture of adaptive leadership are notable, but overcoming these challenges might contribute to powerful outcomes…

Justice, Warning Lights and Organizational Capacity

Justice, Warning Lights and Organizational Capacity

The subjects of justice and equity are experiencing a surge in public administration. We do not typically discuss the health and sustainability of public institutions themselves to survive and thrive…

I Teach… Therefore I Am

I Teach… Therefore I Am

There is a lot of opportunity in K-12 education for non-traditional people to join, learn and find fulfillment. Teacher education programs looking to expand their enrollments might look to identify…

Navigating Conflict in These Uncertain Times

Navigating Conflict in These Uncertain Times

For public administrators, successfully navigating conflict needn’t be a vain hope, but rather a goal that’s actualized through ethical leadership.…

Promoting Equity and Reducing Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

Promoting Equity and Reducing Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

As we look to the future, we as a nation must work harder to ensure that communities of color are not left behind in vaccination efforts.…

The Cynefin Framework: An Application

The Cynefin Framework: An Application

Given today’s social and political environment, and the unknown future that lies ahead of public organizations, effective and efficient decisionmaking will always be needed. The Cynefin Framework can tell us…

Gaining Back Trust

Gaining Back Trust

Public administration must elevate its posture to create a more harmonious society. We must provide the best services, with a high focus on ethics and citizen engagement.…