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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…
Public Administration in the Post-truth Era: Workplace Management Challenges
In the last few years, we have seen the emergence of the post-truth environment. The term post-truth refers to a socio-political environment characterized by the increased effectiveness of emotional, values-based…
Lessons from the Government Shutdown
Needs are infinite, resources are finite and values are contested. Such is the reality of public administration in a democracy, and public employees are used to working effectively under this…
To What End? The Impact of Continuing Resolutions on Government Effectiveness
While the U.S. government remains shut down, many see a continuing resolution as the only foreseeable hope to reopening the public sector. In fact, some commentaries have begun to suggest…
Navigating Religion and Public Service with an Increasingly Diverse Workforce
It is rare for the discipline of public administration to acknowledge religious inclinations as a public service motivation. This lack of attention or appreciation does not negate the very real…
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…
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