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Leading Courageously in Challenging Times
Challenging times require local government practitioners to align their professional routines with the way that citizens in communities work. They must go beyond current engagement practices to work not just…
Public Debt: A Growing Problem
The economic crisis of 2008 led to anger, fear, anxiety and uncertainty by both United States leaders as well as the general public. It is still a fresh memory today,…
One More Time: Stop Doing Annual Performance Reviews
Employees say they do appreciate open and honest communication with their supervisor and peers, but don’t care much for the annual review process—no matter the kind of lipstick we put…
Nelson Mandela and International Good Governance Insights
Mandela’s methods for saving his country from a potentially devastating civil war directly relate to what good governance is all about. His lessons reflect the mission of the Sustainable Development…
Policymaking in the Public Right-of-Way: Mobility as a Service
A new gold rush is sweeping the startup world, and it’s focused on fully-monetizing public rights-of-way for private profit.…
Recommendations for the Use of Mentor Programs in Veteran Treatment Courts
Today, over 114 jurisdictions nationwide hold veteran treatment courts. One dimension of the treatment approach is veteran-to-veteran mentorship. However, how a mentor program is established has much to do with…
Who You Gonna Call? The Government.
With the rise of consumerism and consumer complaints, there is an increased expectation of government to promote and protect the interest of consumers. Public administrators hear the harsh criticisms about…
Government by the Good
Beginning with the Pendleton Act of 1883, which established the United States Merit System, Government by the Good enjoyed a virtual existence of twenty-three years and ended in 1906. The…
Practicing Mindfulness to Quiet an Anxious Mind
Being mindless means we develop automatic responses and rigid classifications for dealing with people and situations. Being mindful teaches us to slow down, think and identify any preconceived biases. Mindfulness…
Now Peruvian Millennials Are Killing the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals
Peruvian millennials are at the forefront of forging new avenues for public participation by empowering citizens to take ownership of their community’s development. The Millennials Movement (TMM) is a Peruvian…
The President of These United States: Television Presidents and 21st Century Government
There are multiple hit TV shows that create alternate realities for the presidency. For those of us who are students, scholars and practitioners of public administration, the scripted Administrations are…
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