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From “Trust Us” to Transparent Local Government
On the evening of April 8, 2018, City of Fort Collins, CO, City Manager Darin Atteberry stood at a podium in a hotel ballroom. Addressing an audience of distinguished leaders…
Where Will Government Be In The Next Twenty Years?
Some recent reports have had me thinking about the transformation of local, state and the federal government in the United States. In February, I had written about the International Public…
Empty Space
Some think our cities are too full. Residents complain about the growing pains of construction next door and car traffic in the suburbs. Because of these inconveniences, some residents try…
Machiavellian Leadership in Public Administration?
A principal responsibility of the public manager is to develop and/or protect a desired organizational culture. The organizational culture constitutes the values and beliefs held by members of an organization…
The Colors of the Wind: A Common Sense Revolution in Public Service
Public Administration has been present for every wind of public or social reform that has whistled or roared through the ages. Each wind has carved the path for the next…
Performance-Informed Pay in Government: Lessons of Experience
Any performance-related incentive scheme has essentially two parts. One part measures the performance of the entity (organization, team, or individual), and the second part links its performance to financial incentives.…
Partisan Opposition and Ethical Leadership
Public administrators who neglect the dynamic interaction between partisans and authorities—especially city managers who serve at the pleasure of politically divided city councils—do so at their peril. Just ask René…
Calling a Spade A Spade in China
The international community is moving more and more towards solidifying and improving its relations with China. China is a rising economic power and a massive market with unlimited opportunities. Over…
The Complications of Competition: Reflections on School Choice
School choice has been a flashpoint of education policy debate for decades. Supporters contend that choice lets parents find a school that meets their child’s needs, while pushing schools to…
Protecting and Promoting JPAE’s Legacy
The Journal of Public Affairs Education (JPAE) is amid two important changes that will produce, we argue, positive outcomes for our field. First, Taylor and Francis is now the publisher…
Public Administration in Fragile States
Fragile states exist on every continent. Many are in Africa but Haiti and Venezuela are considered fragile states. Fragile states are often geographically close to successful states. Botswana, for example,…
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