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Reasons For Local Government Fragmentation
Most of our nation’s metro areas are highly fragmented structures with hundreds of local governments. For many of us in public administration, the decentralized nature of American federalism obstructs efficient,…
2015 ICPA – Call For Proposals
Submit your proposal now for the 2015 International Conference on Public Administration, which will take place in Indonesia on Dec. 9-11. The 2015 ICPA, co-sponsored by ASPA, will address the…
One-On-One With Parris Glendening
Parris Glendening, ASPA Executive Advisor A former two-term governor of Maryland, Parris Glendening is president of Smart Growth America’s Leadership Institute, where he works with elected leaders across the nation…
Break Every Chain
There are many visible forms of collaboration such as public-public, public-private and public-social. They all have at least one thing in common: a shared goal. Teams and organizations can collaborate.…
Member Spotlight: Lane Bailey
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Lane Bailey, Chair, American Academy of Certified Public Managers Beginning with this issue, PA TIMES will spotlight an ASPA Section Chair or Chapter President who will share his…
Contradictions in Policy and Anger in Outcomes
In the 1960s, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) initiated a concept called “team policing,” the assignment of officers to foot and patrol cars in the same police district on…
On the Quest for a Performance Culture: Where to Start?
Performance management, as a stream of democratic governance and industrial management, dates to the early to mid-20th century. Today, governments wanting to embark on performance management have a plethora of…
What Color Is the Dress?
The great dress debate of 2015 began when a woman posted a picture to the social media site Tumblr and asked for help in identifying the colors. The dispute over…
Networked Governance: Promise and Pitfalls
Traditional views of intergovernmental relations focus on jurisdictional and power-sharing between and among the national, state and local governments. These collaborative networks have many benefits, such as leveraging increasingly scarce…
Collaboration Through Shared Municipal Court Services
Nationwide, the fiscal challenges facing all levels of government are serious and enduring. To reduce costs and facilitate efficiency, communities collaborate to share, connect or join services, including courts. While…
The Future of Government HR Management
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Bill Brantley May 5, 2015 When I introduce myself…