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The Future of Practitioner-Focused MPA Programs
In a time of declining trust in government, and ongoing threats to the democratic governing norm, I think it is important we as a field be open about our challenges…
How the Census Bureau Built Trust in Government
It might be tough to move the needle on government-wide trust. But public agencies can learn a lot from the Census on how to earn it, one important step…
Why the Subcommittee on National Security Hearing on UAPs Was Important – And It’s Not the Reason You Think
However, the most striking element of this hearing wasn’t sworn Congressional testimony of recovered non-human biologics or potential reverse engineering of recovered off-world craft. The real surprise was a hint…
Effective Leadership Communication, Quality of Communication Experience and Public Employee Experience
Before I left the government on June 30, 2023, I participated in the 2023 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS). Filling out the survey reignited my interest in using the FEVS…
Cultivating the Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders
Particularly, demographic and social changes yield new challenges in constructing strategic human resources management not only to secure talent and institutional knowledge but also to boost human capital and cultivate…
What I Learned About Myself From Doing a Ted Talk (UMBC-Style)
Remember your “why,” slow down and listen to the lessons. I love seeing others reach their potential. Why shouldn’t I love seeing myself do the same?…
When Learning Stops in an Emergency Management Organization: The Dunning-Kruger Effect on Leadership
The level of success a community can experience before, during and after these incidents will require having emergency management leaders who are knowledgeable, experienced, ethical and constantly learning.…
Great Leaders Keep an Eye on the “Little Things”
The great thing is that each of us has the power to raise another person’s visibility and reinforce that they belong—it’s just a matter of paying attention to the little…
Public Administration and Institutions that Commit Child Abuse or Neglect: Part 4 – A Tale of Two Movies
This column explores the boundary between legitimate treatment of child abuse and neglect in popular media and recent efforts to hijack such concern for ulterior, counterproductive political purposes. …
Remembering Richard Ravitch – A Public Servant for all Seasons
As a former practitioner and now teacher of public administration, my hope is that Dick Ravitch’s career will serve as an inspiration to today’s public administration students—and tomorrow’s leaders.…
Virginians Hold Mixed Opinions on Public Safety Strategies
By understanding public perceptions of gun ownership and gun violence, our elected officials can better ensure that they are protecting both the constitutional rights and the physical safety of those…
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