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Creating a Diverse Workforce with Roadblocks
Many municipalities wish to have a workforce that is indicative of the population it serves. However the challenge is far greater than the intended purpose, furthering animosity and fueling anger…
Medical Errors Make Health Care More Expensive and Decrease Access
Medical errors rank as the third leading cause of death in the United States. Despite extensive media coverage, Congressional hearings and even some progress in patient safety, the problem of…
I Have Seen the Future of Public Service
The job of the preceding generations is to teach the youthful generations what is important and sustainable in life; how to make America’s governance greater than it is today and…
The Case for Broadening the Strategy to Reform Civil Service
It’s time for significant change and modernization at every phase of the employment lifecycle—from recruitment, hiring and onboarding to training, development and retention.…
Acting is About Deceiving
The federal government is currently losing the capacity to protect citizens. This capacity loss is related to a specific management approach in our current administration.…
Implementing Financial Management Practices
King County Executive Dow Constantine has set an ambitious goal for King County to become the best run government in the nation. While the County was still reeling from the…
An Independence Day Review: How the Scope of Public Administration in America Has Changed Since Its Inception
As we look to continue best serving our fellow citizens in our own respective corners of the public sphere, it’s critical that we recognize the original intentions underpinning public administration…
U.S. Department of Education Title IX and Sex Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education and our school systems are doing everything they can to protect children’s gender identity. Still, it is not enough. …
Outcome-Based Decision Making For Environmental Protection—or When More is More
As civilizations advance, so do the complexities of their problems. One example of this is the quality of surface water. We must continue to make tangible improvements to mitigate adverse…
Americans with Disabilities: A Reminder to Public Administrators
As public administrators, we have a special duty to raise awareness about those populations who do not enjoy such privilege, including the privilege of being abled or without physical or…
Community Learning Coaches
Free college is not the best answer for helping rural communities. Rather, Community Learning Coaches may help rural populations gain the skills to compete in the coming Fourth Industrial Age…
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