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Civil Service Tune-Up
It is difficult to impose a business practice in the civil service. For one thing, the goal of the government is not to achieve profit. It is not impossible, though,…
A Coop for Lean
The structured routines of scientific thinking underlying Toyota Kata are universally applicable to iterative problem-solving for the myriad of challenges facing us. Consider a bold, visionary COOP as a standard…
AI and Social Studies—Working Together!
My carefully considered opinion (in other words, first blush) is that AI is here to stay—therefore, we must investigate it, work to understand its capabilities and begin to ponder how…
Does Congress Have the Constitutional Authority To Regulate the Justices of the United Supreme Court?
Whatever the outcome of Congress’s debate with Justice Alito, we will be breaking new constitutional and political ground just as we have done with the legal debate over mid-decade redistricting…
Powering Progress: The Digital Renaissance in Public Sector Tech
We must prioritize thoughtful and responsible implementation of technology as we navigate this digital frontier. At the heart of this evolution must be a commitment to the public good, ensuring…
It’s Too Darn Hot
Above all, we need to convince the public how dangerous the heat is and what they can do to protect themselves...Resistance to adapting to a changed environment cost untold lives…
Regional Governance Challenges and Opportunities—Part Two
A strong argument can be made that a framework for growth and development should be formulated at a regional level and consistency of local development with the framework required. …
Equitable Tech Landscapes: A Servant Leadership Approach to Conquering Data Deserts
By employing strategic interventions guided by servant leadership principles, data deserts can evolve into vibrant oases of innovation that can lay the foundation for a more inclusive and empowered future…
Six Paramount Pillars for Communities to Thrive
At-risk communities heavily rely on the socio-ecological model and public services to progress. Therefore, it is crucial to set up six pillars of support to ensure their prosperity.…
Using Metacognitive Tools to Facilitate Professional Growth
In a world where being innovative, solving [wicked] problems and/or being good communicators and collaborators are important to the livelihood of an organization, I submit that evaluating how we think,…
Public Administration and Institutions That Commit Child Abuse or Neglect: Part 5 – Like Slavery and Prostitution, Child Labor Never Goes Out of Style
Who will hold governments in the United States accountable for energetically and enthusiastically contributing to systemic child abuse and neglect?…
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