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When Everything is Your—Right!?!
Americans are predisposed to the approach of demanding our rights. We are ready to respond when we feel victimized, either at houses of worship with mask mandates, at home or…
Effective Collaboration and the Familiar Stranger
Perhaps we need to expand our practice of networking, focusing more on identifying and having dialogues with familiar strangers than simply on interacting with others.…
COVID Recovery: A Deeper Look
The employment data confirms it. The American economy is back following the initial destabilization created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet the same report provides details on important sub groups within…
National Cemeteries, National Treasures
Visiting our fallen heroes in national cemeteries provides a stark reminder of the turmoil and conflict of our history.…
Following the Science and Its Discontents
We have seen a mix of science, public misunderstanding and toxic politics in issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. We will see it again unless we fix…
Public Administration: How it All Started in Egypt, China and Rome
Remembering some of the basic pillars of government bureaucracy established during Ancient Egyptian, Chinese and Roman civilizations may serve as inspiration to other scholars for conducting research.…
Public Perceptions of Increased Funding for HBCUs
The dedication to the advancement of diversity in education by historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is evidenced by their contributions to minority and low-income education but may be improved…
The Human Side of the New Normal
Employees from all sectors are demanding transparency, development, trusting environments, compassion and care. Welcome to the new normal.…
What Do the Pandemic and School Integration Have in Common?
Returning to the classroom has caused me to reflect on what has happened during the pandemic and the parallels I see to another time in Virginia history when our schools…
Explaining Volunteer Behaviors Through Gender
Membership organizations play a significant role in the United States, both in serving their members and shaping public policy. Toward that end, these orgnizations need to involve their members—to the…
Introducing Performance Appraisals in the Public Sector
Performance measures are a significant indicator of how to effectively make an organization successful. Taking a periodic look at how an organization is functioning is prudent to ensure measures are…
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