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Planning and Preparing for Vulnerable Populations
In the event of a large-scale public health emergency, the brunt of the impact is likely to be felt by those who are less able to weather the crisis without…
Beyond the Glass Ceiling
Over the last 50 years, government established policies to promote level ground for women and minorities as a way to address the systemic and structural factors that espouse gender-based discrimination…
Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women in Japan
The United Nations established eight goals to be achieved by 2015. Gender equality and the empowerment of women was one of them. Has Japan made any progress toward this goal?…
The Millennial Public Manager
In 2015, millennials became the largest generation in the United States labor force. Millennials are now assuming positions of responsibility in public organizations. As public sector managers and leaders, millennials…
Challenges and Opportunities of Social Media Implementations in the Public Sector
The use of social media offers a promise for government to enhance the capability of quick communication with citizens to enhance engagement. As with all technology, social media offers challenges…
Social Equity in Parks and Recreation (or Lessons Learned from Leslie Knope)
In the hit NBC show, “Parks and Recreation,”Leslie Knope is known for her passionate support of public parks and recreation. Though parks and recreation are an important aspect of public…
Programs that Respond to Citizen Needs
For more than 20 years, there has been a push for government at all levels to be more responsive and accountable. Citizen engagement efforts have proliferated. Websites and social media…
Millennials Have Something to Say: Why You Should Listen
While the new generation “next” has entered the workforce, they’ve developed a reputation for being lazy and entitled. But millennials deserve a bit more credit. It's important to recognize that…
The Challenge of Linking Governance to Performance
Governance can and should be a tool for improving public and nonprofit performance. The freedom and treasure all citizens cede to be part of a governed society requires the legitimizing…
The New World Order: What A Greater Country America Would Be
Trump wants to “Make America Great Again.” Sanders is moving toward “A Future to Believe In.” Others, like Hillary Clinton, have in subtler ways projected American leadership in diverse terms…
Critical Success Factors for Technology Implementation in Public Organizations
Countless stories exist about enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations, noting unsuccessful projects and explanations as to why these types of projects fail. However, not all ERP projects end in failure.…