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Federalism: The Big Excuse
Everyone is in favor of better roads. That’s not the problem. As we all know, the problem is: Who will pay? In Washington, everyone wants the states to pay. In…
Have Diplomacy – Will Travel
The role of U.S. ambassadors is in the news again. You may have noticed we haven’t been filling all those vacancies around the world. The reasons for not doing so…
Words have Meaning: Replacing “Administration” with “Management”
“Administration” is a word that today is rarely used in business. Businesses are “managed;” government agencies are “administered.” The business school I know best has a Management Department. In…
Why Does the Federal Government Have So Many Old Computer Systems?
Replacing a legacy system can be like developing a new system. In my experience, it was rare that a legacy system could be replaced and modernized by the IT department…
The Government in the Post-Corporate Age
Most governments deal with the economy either directly or indirectly. The federal government sets regulations on commercial speech, how stocks are traded and enforce equal employment laws among a multitude…
A Plea for Civility in Public Discourse
While some see political dysfunction as a threat to democracy, others consider it a product of uncivil civic engagement. The notion of a threatened democracy has been fueled by hyper-partisanship,…
Eyes of the World
Public service is more than being a public sector worker. Public service is a state of mind, a belief in something greater. Not every public sector worker has that vision,…
The Notion of Common Civics in an Era of Policy Frames and Narratives
Over the last few years, policy frames like fake news, government conspiracies, the deep state and alternative facts have left societal fringes to form mainstream narratives. Many people may feel these…
The Crisis Upon Us – An Impactful Leader’s Response to Sexual Assault
The American public has faced a rash of allegations of sexual misconduct, with the accusers naming prominent figures within the business and entertainment industry. It’s what main stream media has…
Grace Harris, Vital Piece of VCU History, Dies at 84
Grace E. Harris, whose leadership helped shape Virginia Commonwealth University during a pioneering 48-year career at the university, died on Jan. 12, 2018 at the age of 84. Harris joined…
R * E * S * P * E * C * T
isrespect seems the norm these days. We particularly see it in the language of many of our elected and appointed officials. Unfortunately, when unacceptable language or behavior becomes a visible…
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