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Back to the Basics: Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation
Although, as Hippocrates noted, “nature itself is the best physician”, it is important to state that nature-based solutions can only be effective where the local context is taken into consideration,…
Plagiarism and Public Policy
If there is a perception that cheating, or at least finding shortcuts, gets rewarded and that there are minimal rewards for originality, then it should come as no surprise that…
Everyday Acts of Courage
The importance of small acts for the common good must not be overlooked because their cumulative effect can lead to enduring positive change.…
“Bring Me a Rock”: The Perils and Promise of Ambiguity in Leadership
Transparent and authentic communication, born from authenticity and free from hyperbolic charged “my way or no way” and where learning moments can occur, will clear up misunderstandings and break down…
Initial Steps to Create Accessibility in Process, Practice and Research
These steps are in no way everything needed to improve accessibility, but by educating yourself, establishing communication and putting accessibility into practice you can create a foundation. …
Technology of Change
I charge you with the responsibility of holding ourselves and each other accountable, pushing the envelope and growing beyond the limits of services we currently offer, in order to develop…
Public Administration Scholarship and the Epidemic of Academic Fraud and Dishonesty Part 4 – Reforming Doctoral Education
In general, it is safe to say that earning a PhD is not a good financial decision for most who do it. That financial reality generates the types of incentives…
The Continuing Housing Crisis and Strategies for Affordability
The government is responsible for stepping in and providing services when the private sector is unable or unwilling to deliver such services at a rate that meets societal needs. Housing…
An Important Tool to Improve the Budgetary Decision-Making Process
States should be mindful of the short- and long-term implications of their fiscal actions as they develop their budgets for the next fiscal year. …
Use the Difficulty: Owning the Obstacle
Do not become trapped by a “chair” someone has thrown in your way. To use Michael Caine’s analogy, use the difficulty to find another path (restage), widen the doorway (modify…
The Public Sector’s Call to Action: Evoking Post-Pandemic Opportunities for Societal Change
Given our call to service, now is our time as public sector leaders to promote the progressive change our communities are summoning...“Be the change you wish to see in the…
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