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Like Nothing Before: How Millennials Will Change the Face of Governance
Research, commerce, dating, networking, entertainment, banking and more; millennials are redefining nearly every aspect of American life. Government and governance won’t be any different. …
Preparing for the Next Recession
As more local governments regain their footing following the Great Recession, it’s time to prepare for the next economic downturn, which could happen as early as next year.…
Cybersecurity, Data Mining Tops Agenda at Government Auditors Forum
The 21st Biennial Forum of Government Auditors takes place May 10-12, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. The theme of this year’s Forum is “Changing Times and New Approaches to Accountability.”…
Food Fight!
It is no secret that millennials love food. We get excited when Brussels sprouts come into season, elevate the pumpkin spice latte to a sacred status and use our $2.45…
ASPA Section on Procurement in Formation
ASPA has almost 30 topic-based Sections across its membership, discussing everything from emergency management to technology in government and more. Members are now forming a new Section focused on procurement…
Influence of Social Media on the Public Sector
In the last three years, the city of Las Vegas’ emphasis on social media has grown significantly. Social media is so attractive as a means of communication because it allows…
When to Shut Up, When to Sleep On It and When to Speak Up
After working for the same employer for over a decade, I accepted a management role with another agency in a neighboring county. I was asked to direct a portion of…
Picking Up the Pieces: When Nonprofits Close Up Shop
In the brave new world of public administration, many critical public services are now provided via nonprofit organizations, especially in the human services arena. This trend has accelerated since the…
Observations from a Career as a Public Administration Professor
After almost 40 years of teaching public administration at Ball State University, these observations and insights focusing on the challenges of teaching federalism, personnel, budgets and regulations come to mind.…
Immigrants, the Aging Government Workforce and the Age of Millennials
Amid concerns over skills lost to the public sector as the Baby Boomer generation retires, a silver lining exists. Millennials in the U.S. are more diverse and more likely to…
The Power of One Redux
As public servants we can leverage our impressive array of skills, talents and knowledge to address community needs. In a 2015 PA Times Online column, I suggested that one person…