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In this special Crossover episode with Governance Matters, James-Christian Blockwood is joined by Raphe Sonenshein, President and CEO of the the Haynes Foundation.

We're focused on local government charters as “local constitutions” that can be changed more easily, and impact people more immediately, than the U.S. Constitution.

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It's a special “Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood” episode featuring highlights from the Academy’s Celebration of the American Public Servant 250 Gala at the Library of Congress during America’s 250th anniversary, including a Future of Public Service panel with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Inspector General Michael Horowitz, retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Joanne Bass, and remarks from Senator Tammy Duckworth

Sen. Duckworth shares a combat story about a young door gunner, Kurt, using it as a metaphor for public servants who “stand the perimeter” by showing up daily despite limited glamour or pay.

Mayor Bowser discusses serving D.C.’s residents and improving the city through neighborhood-level engagement and school recovery outcomes. Chief Bass calls for earlier character and citizenship education, a national effort to improve the narrative of service, and broader support for military recruitment. IG Horowitz describes motivation rooted in immigrant family history, rule of law, prosecuting police corruption, and nonpartisan oversight.

01:12 Sen. Duckworth and the "Standing the Perimeter" Message
05:41 Panel Begins and Introductions
06:02 Mayor Bowser on Why She Serves
07:45 Chief Bass on Why She Served
09:46 IG Horowitz Why Accountability Matters
13:48 Mayor Bowser on Trust and Community Change
17:10 Making Service Appeal to Youth
20:26 Next 250 Years Takeaways

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Host James-Christian Blockwood discusses government performance and HR systems with Gabe Menchaca of the Niskanen Center and Academy Fellow and Government HR expert Steve Krauss.

Menchaca summarizes a Niskanen-Academy study describing wide variation in state civil service models, limited scholarship on state HR, and mixed early results from skills-based hiring due to assessment and measurement bottlenecks and inconsistent time-to-hire metrics.

Kraussand Menchaca distinguish nonpartisan hiring from competition-based merit and argue modern merit depends on valid skills assessments. Krauss emphasizes strategic workforce planning, job architecture, skills frameworks, and HR IT modernization, citing initiatives like HR 2.0, USA Hire modernization, online retirement, and more.

00:36 HR Systems Overview
01:19 State HR Study Findings
05:43 Strategic Workforce Planning
08:47 Merit Versus Skills Hiring
13:58 Reimagining Federal HR
17:59 Job Architecture And Classification
19:16 Modernizing HR IT Systems
21:48 Bipartisan Reform Lessons
25:54 Incremental Wins And Big Changes

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Host James-Christian Blockwood interviews Soraya Correa, President and CEO of the National Industries for the Blind and former Chief Procurement Officer at the US Department of Homeland Security, and Greg Giddens, of Potomac Ridge Consulting, and former Chief Acquisition Officer at the US Department of Veterans Affairs, on how federal acquisition enables mission outcomes beyond compliance.

Giddens describes procurement as a strategic bridge between government missions and private industry, with compliance baked into the process, and argues acquisition should be involved early and represented at the C-suite. Correa says the FAR rarely blocks results; problems often come from how regulations are interpreted, and effective reform depends on curiosity, planning for change, and calibrating risk to mission urgency.

Both stress change management through clear, transparent communication of the “why,” early wins, shared credit, and teamwork, learning from imperfect procurements and solving issues collaboratively. Correa advises emerging leaders to build relationships early, stay close to customers and staff, challenge constraints with solutions, and lead with courage rather than fear. Giddens advises industry to understand the process, persist through obstacles, engage early within boundaries, and tailor solutions to agency needs.

00:00 Build Relationships Early
01:31 Acquisition as Strategy
03:30 Smart Reform Mindset
05:35 Change Management Playbook
07:13 Leadership Skills Today
09:17 Customer and Team Trust
10:00 Learning From Failure
12:10 Seat at the Table
13:09 Courage Over Fear
15:45 Advice for Industry

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James-Christian Blockwood discusses U.S. Office of Personnel Management's modernization of federal HR and retirement IT systems with OPM’s Rebecca Ayers and Academy Fellow Brodi Fontenot.

Building on a 2021 academy report urging congressional funding to modernize OPM systems, they describe the administration’s goal to build a merit-based workforce and modernize people management through the Federal HR 2.0 initiative.

Key elements include moving agencies onto a mandatory single core HCM platform to replace over 100 systems, improve data, speed retirement processing, enable employee self-service, and generate an estimated nearly $1 billion in savings, alongside a voluntary OPM Shared Service Center offering standardized operational services and strategic consulting. They highlight historical swings between decentralization and centralization, the change-management challenges of standardization, feedback loops, and long-term commitment, and note upcoming milestones such as announcing the new core HCM system and additional agencies opting into shared services.

00:50 Modernization Stakes

02:34 Federal HR 2.0 Vision

04:58 Shared Services Context

07:41 Centralize Versus Decentralize

10:34 Change Management Hurdles

12:51 Mandatory Versus Voluntary

16:19 Why Now

17:17 Public Impact

21:09 Leader Playbook

22:37 Next Milestones

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Host James-Christian Blockwood talks with Academy Fellow and McGeorge School of Law Professor Clark Kelso and American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Adam White about why public agencies struggle and what the executive branch does in response. They discuss how checks and balances slow action and make errors hard to undo, while polarization and congressional dysfunction push presidents toward unilateral action, creating separation-of-powers conflicts and court intervention.

The conversation centers on Schedule F and fears it could expand political appointments and erode civil service protections. They conclude trust is rebuilt through tangible, non-rhetorical improvements, suggesting a public-safety focus like FAA modernization.

01:14 Why Agencies Fail
03:25 Checks Balances and Speed
05:22 Congress Gridlock Executive Action
09:44 Unitary Executive and Independence
12:47 Courts Guardrails and Chevron
15:44 Real World Impacts and Trust
19:30 Reforming Bureaucracy and DOGE
23:45 Schedule F Debate
29:31 Rebuilding Trust and Optimism

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Host James-Christian Blockwood interviews Teri Gullo, former CBO Director of Budget Analysis, and Karl Maschino, former GAO Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, about why federal budget work matters amid scrutiny of spending, workforce cuts, and “DOGE”-style reforms.

They outline the normal OMB-agency-Congress budget timeline, emphasize GAO/CBO’s nonpartisan transparency and need to explain “the story behind the numbers,” discuss polarization blocking fiscal solutions as net interest costs reach over $1 trillion, and urge young public servants to see budgeting as policy and values.

Chapters:

  • 01:11 Reform Cycle or Shock
  • 03:09 Congress vs Executive Power
  • 04:18 How Budgeting Works
  • 07:20 Executing Enacted Budgets
  • 08:30 Speaking Truth to Power
  • 12:55 Fixing an Unsustainable Path?
  • 15:42 Management Lessons Learned
  • 20:49 Making Big Numbers Real
  • 24:39 Advice for New Public Servants

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Acting Comptroller General of the United States and Head of the US Government Accountability Office Orice Williams Brown joined us in conversation at the Academy offices last month to talk about a hugely important document to everyone in the federal government: the GAO High Risk List.

For more than three decades, the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s High-Risk List has identified programs vulnerable to waste, mismanagement, and operational weakness. But beyond oversight, the High-Risk List has become a powerful driver of modernization, reform, and performance improvement across government.

Brown joined Academy Fellow Kimberly Walton of the Standing Panel on the Public Service to talk about how agencies and priorities get on the High Risk List, why some welcome it, and what it takes to be moved off!

Stick around to learn what the future might hold for GAO and more.

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Host James-Christian Blockwood interviews Diana Maurer, Director of Defense Capabilities and Management at the U.S. Government Accountability Office, and Kari D'Elia, Chief Product Officer at USAFacts, on managing public institutions amid declining trust and fast-changing information. Both address data gaps honestly and talk about rising distrust of both government and data.

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Whether Americans realize it or not, federal oversight and watchdog organizations can be enormously impactful in how the government spends money, makes laws and builds for the future. So why don't more Americans know about the connections between lawmakers and oversight bodies?

Fellow Tim Persons, Principal at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Dan Lips of the Foundation for American Innovation joined James-Christian Blockwood to discuss the importance of oversight and how we should think about the role of Congress in everything from spending to building, for the future and beyond.

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James-Christian Blockwood is joined by Michael Keegan, host of The Business of Government Hour and Dave Martin, host of The Good Government Show.

Michael and Dave have interviewed hundreds of public administrators, government workers, and agency heads in their careers, at every level.

What do the best public administrators have in common? Why is storytelling more important to public service workers than it's ever been? And how do we help the best stories find their way to the biggest audiences?

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Host James-Christian Blockwood is joined this week by former U.S. Rep. and Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala and Norm Ornstein, emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute.

Our guests will take a long look at how government is functioning now at the local, state and particularly federal level so that they can make some bold predictions about the future. The next 250 years of American government will require reform, rebuilding and in particular reimagining how to best serve the public.

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On Wednesday, January 28, the Academy held the presentation of the 2025 Elliot L. Richardson Prize for Excellence in Public Service to Hon. Janet L. Yellen and Hon. Gary F. Locke, featuring a moderated discussion with Jenn White of NPR's 1A. The honorees spoke to a live audience about a range of issues in modern governance, and how their own experiences helped them see what was most important.

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Academy Fellow David Powner, acting managing director for congressional relations at the US Government Accountability Office, joins host James-Christian Blockwood in this week's episode. They get into the details about the importance of GAO's role and the importance of Congress, what oversight can and should be in government, and what's next in the ongoing search for the comptroller general.

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With careers in public service under unprecedented scrutiny, David Wilson, Dean of UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy, and Jodi Sandfort, Dean of the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Washington, explain why it has never been more critical to reimagine how we prepare students for these roles.

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Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept. It’s a practical tool reshaping how we work, learn, and govern. Academy Fellow Alexis Bonnell of OpenAI and Karen Lee of FedsForward join host James-Christian Blockwood to discuss strategies for building AI literacy, how experts and public servants are incorporating AI, and what the challenges are today, and tomorrow.

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As we approach the end of the year, we wanted to share a note of optimism for what lies ahead with our "Stories of Service: Reflections on Purpose, Progress, and the Path Ahead" panel from the 2025 Academy National Conference.

This panel opens with Academy President and CEO James-Christian Blockwood then features moving stories from former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel, former Fiscal Assistant Secretary at the US Department of the Treasury David Lebryk, Deputy CEO of SoundTransit Victoria Wassmer, former USDA Undersecretary for Rural Development Basil Gooden, and COO/CFO Katie Malague of the Maryland Department of Management and Budget.

Each panelist shared a story of how and why public service matters to them. We hope you'll enjoy!

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In this episode of Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood, we're giving you access to one of our most impactful panels from the 2025 Academy National Conference: Bridging the Gap – State and Local Capacity in a Shifting Federal Landscape

The panel is moderated by Nisha Botchwey, Dean of the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, and features David Adkins, Executive Director of the Council of State Governments, Julia Novak, Executive Director and CEO of the International City/County Management Association, and Matt Chase, CEO and Executive Director of the National Association of Counties.

This was an in-depth discussion of the challenges facing state and local governments as they deal with a shifting landscape of federal government support. What's happening today, tomorrow, and in the future? Check it out now!

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In this in-depth panel discussion from the 2025 National Conference, moderator Norm Ornstein of American Enterprise Institute talks to an all-star panel including Loren DeJonge Schulman of the Federation of American Scientists, Mindy Romero from the Center for Inclusive Democracy at USC's Price School, Soren Dayton of Foundation for American Innovation, and Cecili Wake of Democracy 2076. The conversation took on a wide range of topics about how American governance could and should develop over the next half-century.

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In this episode of Management Matters, host James-Christian Blockwood sits down with Romina Boccia, Director of Budget and Entitlement Policy at the Cato Institute and a leading voice on federal spending and entitlement reform, and Academy Fellow Rob Shriver, Managing Director of the Civil Service Strong and Good Government Initiatives at Democracy Forward and former Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to reflect on the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Together, they explore its root causes, economic and social impacts, and the lessons policymakers can draw to prevent future crises. Tune in for an insightful discussion on governance, fiscal responsibility, and the ripple effects of political gridlock.

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This episode of Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood features Frank Fukuyama, author, political scientist and professor at Stanford University, Vanessa Williamson of the Brookings Institution, and Philip Howard, founder and chair of Common Good for "The State of Public Administration" in front of a live audience during the 2025 National Conference in Washington, D.C. on November 3.

Part 2 of this episode features questions from the Academy Fellows in attendance about reform efforts, and how to foster communication with the public.

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This episode of Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood features Frank Fukuyama, author, political scientist and professor at Stanford University, Vanessa Williamson of the Brookings Institution, and Philip Howard, founder and chair of Common Good for "The State of Public Administration" in front of a live audience during the 2025 National Conference in Washington, D.C. on November 3.

This captivating discussion about the state of American public service, how to rebuild and retool government capacity, and where we go from here.

This episode is split into two parts, with the audience Q&A to follow next week, so stay tuned!

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US Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor and Academy President and CEO James-Christian Blockwood sat down for a discussion in front of a live audience during the 2025 National Conference in Washington, D.C. on November 3.

The conversation covered a wide range of topics including ongoing plans for resizing and reshaping the federal workforce, how to attract early career people to public service, and the role technology is likely to play over the rest of the second Trump Administration.

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Government data is having a moment, but you knew that already, because data is every moment! What's happening with how governments large and small keep track of how they're serving their people?

Nick Hart of the Data Foundation and Richard Coffin of USAFacts joined James-Christian Blockwood on the podcast this week to talk about what's new and exciting in the enormous and expanding universe of government data. How can we serve the public better? And how will we know that we have? Data!

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In this episode of Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood, Carol Weissert, Professor Emerita of Political Science at Florida State University, and Jonathan Womer, Director of the Department of Administration for Rhode Island, discuss the changing role of state governments and implications for policy, budgeting, and public service delivery. The conversation delves into issues of partisanship, federal-state relations, legislative shifts, and the use of data and AI in government operations. It examines the impact of decreasing federal support, the rise of state initiatives, and the increasing public demand for effective governance.

01:25 Exploring Shifts in State Government Roles

02:35 Challenges in Federal-State Relations

05:12 Impact on Healthcare and Social Services

06:53 Innovations in State Management

08:33 Intergovernmental Relations and Expertise

10:37 Public Trust and Government Effectiveness

16:11 Fiscal Strategies and Budgeting

19:08 Advice for State Leaders

21:50 Concluding Thoughts on State Governance

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This week's episode of Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood features key selections from a recent Academy Standing Panel.

It is clear the federal government impacts local government, city and county leaders have always had to leverage federal resources, but can that continue given budget constraints and the increasingly partisan political environment?

Panelists highlight the impact of federal decision-making on services to people in communities (and foreshadow that the pressure and consequences will soon be felt), raise important questions about the size of government and how budgets dictate policy, and suggests what changes and investments are needed going forward.

Tanisha Briley, City Manager, Gaithersburg, MD
Michael Jacobson, Deputy Director, King County Office of Performance Strategy & Budget, WA
Vince Micone, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations, Department of Labor

Also featured on the full event: Abby Andre, Executive Director of the IMPACT Project
Chris Koliba, Edwin O. Stene Distinguished Professor of Public Administration, Policy & Governance, University of Kansas
View the full event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcLmE5Lva4Y&t=4286s

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In this episode of Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood, experts dive into the evolving challenges in election security and administration. Featuring insights from Kathleen Hale, Professor emerita of Political Science at Auburn University and Executive Director of the Election Center, and Derek Tisler, counsel and manager in the Elections and Government Program at the Brennan Center for Justice, the episode explores the shifting role of federal support, the importance of state and local level resources, the critical nature of community trust, and the innovations that are reshaping how elections are conducted. The discussion highlights the necessity of reliable funding, continuous technology updates, and robust information-sharing practices to ensure the integrity and resilience of the American election system.

01:13 Exploring Election Security Challenges

02:23 Federal Government's Role in Election Security

03:39 Election Officials' Response to Security Gaps

07:26 Building Trust and Resiliency in Elections

14:09 Modernizing Election Systems

19:07 Lessons from International Election Systems

23:09 Future of Elections and Preparation

25:49 Qualities of Great Election Officials

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This week's episode of Management Matters features an external view on what's happening in American governance, and the quest to learn more about how international observers are thinking about American global leadership.

Academy Fellows and governance scholars Andrew Podger (Australia) and Alasdair Roberts (Canada) join host James-Christian Blockwood for an in-depth discussion.

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This Critical Conversations Special Event highlights the Academy’s upcoming report, Bringing AI to Main Street – Maximizing Artificial Intelligence's Positive Impact on Municipal Economies, a research initiative sponsored by Google to support local and regional leaders in navigating the fast-evolving AI landscape.

Episode also features Academy Fellow Marcelo Giugale.

Learn more about the report at https://napawash.org/academy-studies/aieconomy

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In this episode of Management Matters, host James-Christian Blockwood delves into public governance and the challenges posed by declining trust in democratic institutions. Joined by Loren DeJonge Schulman, an expert in national security, public service reform, and organizational strategy, the discussion centers on the importance of being outcome-focused and engaging communities to improve government efficacy. Schulman shares insights from her diverse career and what could be next in the best of all worlds. Explore the role of future-oriented thinking in shaping effective public administration with us.

00:00 Introduction: Trust in Government

00:33 Exploring Governance and Innovation

00:51 Guest Introduction: Loren DeJonge Schulman

01:13 Diving into Public Governance

01:53 Challenges in Public Administration

04:40 The Importance of Community Engagement

07:01 Skills and Expectations in Public Service

09:11 Reimagining Government Structures

20:01 Current Federal Policies and Implications

23:33 Advice for Public Administrators

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We may be in an incredibly important moment for reimagining and reinventing what government can be. On this week's episode of Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood, we talk to Academy Fellow Dan Chenok, Executive Director of the IBM Center for the Business of Government, and Philip Howard, Founder and Chair of Common Good, about some of the possibilities of this consequential moment for government.

Management Matters is a presentation of the National Academy of Public Administration produced by Lizzie Alwan and Matt Hampton and edited by Matt Hampton.

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Academy Fellows Angela Bailey and Jeffrey Neal, former Chief Human Capital Officers at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, talk about tough problems and forward-looking solutions on this episode of Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood.

What makes for a good workforce leader? How can we create a government workforce that's built for the 21st Century and beyond? Find out this week!

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In this episode of 'Management Matters,' host James-Christian Blockwood explores how communities can adapt to a changing environment. Guests Jim Murley, Academy Fellow and former Chief Resilience Officer for Miami-Dade County, and Dr. Heidi Roop, Director of the University of Minnesota's Climate Adaptation Partnership, discuss the distinctions between adaptation, resilience, and mitigation.

They also emphasize the importance of local government, individual preparedness, and effective coordination among agencies to tackle climate challenges. Our guests underscore the need for actionable science and strategic policies to help build resilient communities.

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What do procurement specialists really do? How does the practice fit into the function of modern government operations? Academy Fellow David Gragan, former Chief Strategic Operations Officer at the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), and Angela Shell, Chief Procurement Officer of the California Department of General Services, help us demystify the world of procurement. With everything from emergency management to the construction of roads, schools, and hospitals, you'd be surprised how much requires a procurement specialist, and these experts are here to tell us why.

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Education is a system, and today, all systems are subject to reform efforts. Academy Fellow Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University, and Martha Bohrt, Interim Executive Director of the National Association of Schools of Public Administration and Policy (NASPAA), join host and Academy President & CEO James-Christian Blockwood to tackle a big question: How does public administration education need to change?

From widening continuing education opportunities to the benefits of accreditation and independent review, these experts in the field of higher education explore the future of education, how to get there, and what it means for students across the globe.

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What is the role of government in facilitating an equitable society? What kind of country do we want to live in? Big questions need real answers as government reevaluates and seeks to challenge us to think critically about the role of equity in public life.

Academy Fellows Kimberly Walton, CEO of SynergyUSA and formerly of Department of Homeland Security and Department of Commerce, and Chris Koliba, the Edwin O. Stene Distinguished Professor of Public Administration, Policy & Governance at the University of Kansas School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA), join Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood for a discussion about how we should think about equity and diversity in the Trump era.

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This episode features highlights from our timely and candid Critical Conversation exploring the evolving landscape of U.S. national defense and homeland security.

Our distinguished panel of Academy Fellows will examine how to align strategy, resources, and operational readiness in a rapidly changing environment.
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Jane Holl Lute – Former Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Michael McCord – Former Comptroller and Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Defense
Peter Levine - Senior Fellow, Institute for Defense Analyses

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In this episode of Management Matters, host James-Christian Blockwood explores the evolving dynamics between the executive branch, Congress, and the judiciary with guests Yuval Levin of American Enterprise Institute and Academy Fellow Robert Shea of GovNavigators. The discussion delves into the (self-imposed) weakening role of Congress, the impact of expanding populism on public administration and the federal workforce, and the current and future roles of the judiciary in maintaining constitutional balance.

01:22 The Role of Congress in the Balance of Power

06:16 Judicial Oversight and the Courts

10:25 Federal Workforce and Accountability

14:51 Populism and Government Criticism

17:35 Opportunities for Government Reform

21:25 Final Thoughts on Democratic Institutions

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Host James-Christian Blockwood discusses the status of science and government with Marcia McNutt, President of the National Academy of Sciences, and Chavonda Jacobs-Young, former Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics, and Chief Scientist at the US Department of Agriculture. They address the challenges facing the scientific community, including funding cuts, workforce issues, public trust, and the need for international collaboration. They emphasize the importance of science in addressing societal challenges and the critical need for federal investment to maintain the US's global leadership in science and technology. The discussion highlights the potential short-term, medium-term, and long-term impacts of reduced federal funding for science and stresses the importance of scientific integrity and data-driven policymaking in government.

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Special Crossover Episode with AI in the Public Sector, Season 3!

AI has the potential to transform the way citizens interact with the government and the way agencies deliver services to citizens. In previous episodes in this series we have heard from a number of Executive Branch leaders on the promises and potential risks of AI and how it's starting to transform government -- internal processes, service delivery, cybersecurity, and so on. Today, we turn our attention to the branch of government at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue and hear from Congressman Don Beyer, the Representative from Virginia's 8th congressional district. He's served in that position since 2015. The district is in the heart of Northern Virginia and includes Alexandria, Falls Church and Arlington. Let's see how some Congressional leaders are viewing AI and their early thinking about its potential.

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James-Christian Blockwood hosts Xavier de Souza Briggs of the Brookings Institution and Daniel Stid of American Enterprise Institute. This conversation explores the multifaceted role of philanthropy in society, particularly in the context of governance, civil society, and the impact of the Trump administration on nonprofits and higher education. Briggs and Stid discuss the historical significance of philanthropy, its influence on policy, and the challenges faced by educational institutions. They also examine trends in charitable giving and the importance of maintaining a pluralistic approach to philanthropy for the future of civic engagement.

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In this episode of Management Matters, host James-Christian Blockwood talks with Secretary Bob McDonald and Commissioner Martin O'Malley, two seasoned government executives from Veterans Affairs and the Social Security Administration, to discuss approaches to public service, leadership philosophies, and the transformative changes they implemented in their respective roles.

They explore the challenges of modernizing government, the importance of leadership in change management, and the role of data-driven decision-making and technology in improving government services. The conversation also touches on the future of Social Security and veteran services, emphasizing the need for hope and effective leadership in navigating these challenges.

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As the Senate votes to confirm new IRS Commissioner Billy Long, w e welcome two titans of IRS leadership, former Commissioners Danny Werfel and John Koskinen, both Academy fellows. They discuss the challenges and changes at the IRS, including budget cuts, workforce reductions, and the impact on taxpayer services.

We get an up close look at the future of tax administration and the importance of maintaining an effective IRS.

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While Congress, the President, and Elon Musk trade insults and accusations, we're joined by Former Comptroller General and author David Walker, and Brett Loper, Executive Vice President of Policy at the Peter G. Peterson Foundation to look at the enormous challenges of the current budget reconciliation process.

Political leaders are strongly divided over the long-term implications of H.R. 1 “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act.” Tax cuts, changes to Medicaid and health care coverage, and the impact on our national debt are some of the most contentious issues.

We dive into critical fiscal challenges, break down the issues with what many experts call an unsustainable fiscal path, the role of Congress in solving (or worsening) the problem, and the importance of public awareness.

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Government efficiency is THE topic of conversation since the start of President Trump's second term. But does the government already have the tools to prevent waste, fraud and abuse? Who's conducting oversight already, and how?

We're joined by U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro and Inspector General of the Department of Justice Michael Horowitz to talk about how the government already has a substantial efficiency toolkit that predates the Department of Government Efficiency.

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AI has the potential to transform the way citizens interact with the government and the way agencies deliver services to citizens. In previous episodes we have heard from a number of Executive Branch leaders on the promises and potential risks of AI and how it's starting to transform government -- internal processes, service delivery, cybersecurity, and so on. The General Services Administration (GSA) will be in the forefront of this transformation as both a lighthouse account in the application of AI and also as the lead arm for government to acquire AI technologies.

Today we will be joined by Larry Allen, a seasoned veteran in the world of government procurement and contracting, who was recently appointed Associate Administrator for Governmentwide Policy and Chief Acquisition Officer at the General Services Administration.

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AI is at the center of public debate. What does the future look like when Large Language Models are incorporated into crucial decision-making processes that have, to this point, been almost entirely human. Our guests this week can help us answer fundamental questions about the intersection of technology – specifically AI – and Government.

Jen Palhka is an Academy Fellow and author, founder of the U.S. Digital Service and Code for America.

Wole Moses is Chief AI Officer, Federal Civilian at Microsoft, helping governments integrate and upgrade new technology.

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After a brief hiatus, we're back! In this episode of the new and refreshed Management Matters, host and Academy President James-Christian Blockwood discusses the impact of President Trump's first 100 days on public management with experts and Academy Fellows Don Moynihan and Don Kettl. They cover the challenges and opportunities in efforts toward government efficiency, the role of civil servants, and the administration's highly controversial approach to "reform."

Find out who gave the administration a failing grade so far, and who wants civil servants to embody the spirit of John Wayne in this episode!

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Originally Aired, February 5, 2024

In this episode, we welcome Jonathan Womer, Director of the Department of Administration for Rhode Island and Academy Fellow, to discuss tailoring performance management techniques to individual states, recommendations for engaging with communities, and how to keep government effective over the long term.

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Originally Aired, February 5, 2024

In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow Joe Barela, Colorado's Executive Director of Labor and Employment, to discuss Colorado's workforce practices, including its workforce center, its skills-based hiring initiative, and the changes in the full ecosystem of employment.

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Originally Aired: July 1, 2024

In this episode, we welcome Chris Koliba, Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas School of Public Affairs and Administration and Academy Fellow, to discuss liberal democratic accountability standards, inclusive governance, and ways to strengthen democracy in today's environment.

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Originally Aired: September 23, 2024

In this episode, we welcome John Koskinen, Former Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of transparency and accountability, as well as how relationship-building can lead to more effective problem-solving.

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The 2024 elections concluded smoothly, but what lessons did we learn about AI’s impact on election security? A distinguished panel—including John Gilligan of the Center for Internet Security, John Cohen of DHS, and Marci Andino, former State Election Director for South Carolina—explores the role of AI in identifying threats, managing misinformation, and supporting electoral integrity. In this episode of GovExec TV, uncover the pivotal role AI played in securing the democratic process.

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  • John Cohen
  • John Gilligan

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The IBM Center for the Business of Government has unveiled “Navigating Generative AI in Government,” a comprehensive report authored by Alex Richter. This session delves into the report’s findings, offering strategic pathways for integrating generative AI across government operations. Featuring the report’s author and Dan Chenok, Executive Director of the IBM Center, this discussion provides actionable insights for public sector leaders. In this episode of GovExec TV, learn how generative AI is transforming governance.

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  • Dan Chenok
  • Alex Richter

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The 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) promises a glimpse into the future of AI and its transformative implications for government and governance. Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, shares highlights from CES and insights from his book, “Pivot or Die: How Leaders Thrive When Everything Changes.” Gain a sneak peek at emerging trends set to shape the next chapter of AI innovation. In this episode of GovExec TV, discover the cutting-edge AI technologies poised to redefine our world.

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  • Gary Shapiro

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  • Frank Konkel

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State governments are at the forefront of AI innovation, leveraging their role as "laboratories of innovation" to pioneer new applications. Amanda Crawford, Texas CIO and NASCIO President, and Doug Robinson, Executive Director of NASCIO, will unpack key insights from their report, “Generating Opportunity: The Risks and Rewards of Generative AI in State Government.” Learn how states are creating policies and frameworks to harness AI's potential while mitigating its risks. In this episode of GovExec TV, explore the states’ approach to generative AI.

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  • Alan Shark
  • Doug Robinson

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  • Chris Teale

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Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing how citizens interact with government agencies and access services. Leaders like Chief AI Officers (CAIOs), CX/EX Officers, and Chief Transformation Officers are driving impactful projects at the IRS, Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, and beyond. Join CX pioneer Martha Dorris as she co-moderates this session, highlighting early successes and compelling case studies in AI-driven service delivery. In this episode of GovExec TV, discover how AI is reshaping government services.

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  • Martha Dorris
  • James McCament

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This is a crossover episode of the Business Government Hour

Join host Michael Keegan for a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour – The National Academy of Public Administration FALL MEETING SERIES. This fifth in a series of conversations exploring the key challenges facing public management today with a focus on technology innovation and procurement. Michael welcomes NAPA Fellow Laura Stanton, Assistant Commissioner, Federal Acquisition Service’s Office of Information Technology Category (ITC), U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).

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Join host Michael Keegan for a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour – The National Academy of Public Administration FALL MEETING SERIES. This fourth in a series of conversations exploring the key challenges facing public management today as well as ways to strengthen East-West relations. Michael welcomes Suzanne Vares-Lum on this Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour.

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Join host Michael Keegan for a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour – The National Academy of Public Administration FALL MEETING SERIES. This third in a series of conversations exploring the key challenges facing democratic institutions and the role of public service reform in tackling these challenges. Michael welcomes Francis Fukuyama on this Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour.

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Join host Michael Keegan for a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour – The National Academy of Public Administration FALL MEETING SERIES. This second in a series of conversations exploring the key challenges facing public management today and how an agile mindset is necessary to tackle these challenges. Michael welcomes Ed DeSeve on this Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour.

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Originally Aired: September 2, 2024
In this episode, we welcome Janet Hale, former government official and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of competence in government and what it looked like at different departments including the Department of Homeland Security.

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Join host Michael Keegan for a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour – The National Academy of Public Administration FALL MEETING SERIES. This first in a series of conversations focuses on leading through the unexpected and unanticipated. Michael welcomes NAPA Fellow Chris Mihm to discuss strategies for helping governments prepare for future shocks.

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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellows, Kathy Stack and Pari Sabety, and Academy Director of Studies, Brenna Isman, to discuss the Academy's new guidance to empower policy, data, and finance leaders at all levels of government with a shared understanding of how to leverage and combine funding for robust, efficient integrated data systems and evaluation capacity.

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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, John Kamensky, Academy Director of Strategic Initiatives and International Programs, Dr. Joe Mitchell, and Academy Project Director, Amanda Mullan, to discuss the Academy's new report on Organizational Health and Performance and how it compares to the 2018 Academy report.

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In this episode, we share remarks from the plenary session at the Academy's 2024 Fall Meeting. In the panel, moderated by Chris Koliba, Sara Mogulescu, Jodi Sandfort, and Paul Verkuil discuss the implications of the 2024 election on democratic institutions and the public service.

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In this episode, we share remarks from Webb Lecture speaker, Jennifer Rubin, at the Academy's 2024 Fall Meeting. In the lecture, Rubin discusses the upcoming administration and how public servants may need to adapt.

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In this episode, we share remarks from Dr. Frank Luntz at the Academy's 2024 Fall Meeting. In the lecture, Dr. Luntz discusses the effect of language on public administration and public policy outcomes.

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In this episode of Management Matters, we are sharing remarks from Congressman Jamie Raskin's Elmer Staats Lecture at the Academy's 2024 Fall Meeting. In the lecture, Congressman Raskin speaks on why the field of public administration is more vital than ever.

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In this episode, we welcome Melinda Ritchie, associate professor in the Department of Political Science at the Ohio State University, to discuss her Brownlow award winning book on backdoor lawmaking, and the importance of trust and transparency as this type of lawmaking evolves.
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In this episode, we welcome Alexis Bonnell, CIO and Director Digital Capabilities Directorate at the Air Force Research Laboratory and Academy Fellow, to discuss a continuous learning mindset regarding technology, the phases of learning and using AI, and what the future of working with AI may look like for public administrators.

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In this episode, we welcome Bob Westbrooks, former Inspector General and Academy Fellow, to discuss his work on transparency in Ukraine, why transparency resonates with the American public, and how agencies can balance transparency with security.

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In this episode, we welcome Shannon Portillo, Director of the School of Public Affairs at Arizona State University and Academy Fellow, to discuss the mechanics of ASU's democracy lab, the safety and security of election officials, and encouraging voter participation.

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In this episode, we welcome Jonathan Womer, Director of the Department of Administration for Rhode Island and Academy Fellow, to discuss tailoring performance management techniques to individual states, recommendations for engaging with communities, and how to keep government effective over the long term.

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In this episode, we welcome Mindy Romero, Director and Founder of the Center for Inclusive Democracy (CID) at USC and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of representation in civic engagement and her expectations of voter information in the upcoming November election

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In this episode, we welcome Heath Tarbert, Chief Legal Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs for Circle and Academy Fellow, to discuss the impacts of international markets on US fiscal health, the importance of education regarding the nation's fiscal debt, and emerging financial issues including digital currency.

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In this episode, we welcome John Koskinen, Former Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of transparency and accountability, as well as how relationship-building can lead to more effective problem-solving.

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In this episode, we welcome Theresa Gullo, Former Director of Budget Analysis at the Congressional Budget Office Official and Academy Fellow, to discuss the CBO's role in supporting the nation's fiscal health, tradeoff scenarios to improve the debt situation, and what a new administration could do to better the US' financial position.

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In this episode, we welcome Rich Callahan, Professor at the University of San Francisco and Academy Fellow, and Katherine Willoughby, Professor at the University of Georgia School of Public Administration and Academy Fellow, to discuss lessons learned from the Academy's Homelessness Working Group's recent report on the intergovernmental challenges of reducing homelessness.

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In this episode, we welcome Janet Hale, former government official and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of competence in government and what it looked like at different departments including the Department of Homeland Security.

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In this episode, we welcome Martha Dorris, Founder of Dorris Consulting International and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of efficient service delivery and best practices for enhancing customer experience.

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View the 2024 Service to the Citizen Award Winners

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In this episode, we welcome Shayne Kavanagh, Senior Manager of Research for the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and Academy Fellow, and Miles Murphy, Senior Analyst at the Academy, to discuss common concerns when investing in resilient infrastructure, the impact of uncertainty in preparing communities for natural disasters, and solutions communities can implement even with constrained resources.

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In this episode, we welcome Michelle Alletto, Texas Health and Human Services Chief Program and Services Officer and Academy Fellow, to discuss public health programs contributing to resilience, what good government looks like in the area of resilience, and the importance of intersectoral and intergovernmental relationships.

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In this episode, we welcome Elaine Duke, former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the role the DHS plays in building and maintaining resilient communities.

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In this episode, we welcome Opal Mauldin-Jones, City Manager of Lancaster, Texas and Academy Fellow, to discuss what good government looks like to her, the importance of collaboration with surrounding counties and cities, and resources for engaging with the community.

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In this episode, we welcome Judge James Baker, Former Chief Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and Academy Fellow, and Academy Senior Project Director Roger Kodat, to discuss the key takeaways and lessons learned from a report with the FJC that researched best workplace practices across the Judiciary.

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In this episode, we welcome David Adkins, Executive Director and CEO of the Council of State Governments and Academy Fellow, to discuss bringing different government bodies together at the state level, experimenting with innovative ways to engage the public, and preserving democracy for future generations.

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In this episode, we welcome Joel Gurin, President and Founder of the Center for Open Data Enterprise (CODE) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of open data and how it can be used to enable more effective governance.

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In this episode, we welcome Chris Koliba, Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas School of Public Affairs and Administration and Academy Fellow, to discuss liberal democratic accountability standards, inclusive governance, and ways to strengthen democracy in today's environment.

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In this episode, we welcome Tony Allen, President of Delaware State University, to discuss how HBCUs play a pivotal role in achieving social equity and racial justice.

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Margaret Simms, Non Resident Fellow at the Urban Institute and Academy Fellow, to discuss advancing opportunities for communities, increasing the understanding of DEI, and how to start improving racial justice.

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In this episode, we welcome Mohamad Alkadry, Professor of Public Policy at the University of Connecticut and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of striving towards equity.

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In this episode, we welcome Janet Weiss, Chair of the Academy's Board and Academy Fellow, to discuss the future of the Academy.

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In this episode, we welcome Tracy Wareing Evans, former CEO and President of the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the challenges facing the public workforce responsible for delivering human services.

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In this episode, we welcome Bill Leighty, Senior Strategic Advisor to the Dean of the L Douglas Wilder School of Public and Government Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University and Academy Fellow, to discuss recruitment and retainment of civil servants at the state level, the importance of internship and outreach programs, and the skillsets the incoming workforce needs.

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In this episode, we welcome Dan Chenok, Executive Director of the IBM Center of the Business of Government and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of public and private sector collaboration and ways to address the challenges facing public service today.

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In this episode, we welcome Sara Mogulescu, President of the Volker Alliance and Academy Fellow, to discuss the pipelines to public service, the challenges of federal recruiting, and the role of public service in democracy.

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In this episode, we welcome Byron Adkins, Associate Director for Operations at the Farm Credit Administration and Academy Fellow, to discuss his career in public service from the military to the Hill and to different federal agencies.

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In this episode, we welcome Larry Novey, Academy Fellow, and Dr. Joe Mitchell, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Academy, to discuss the Academy's new report on the role of Public Administration in protecting free and fair elections.

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Matt Auer, Dean and Arch Professor at the University of Georgia's School of Policy and International Affairs and Academy Fellow, to discuss bridging the gap between science and governance, the most pressing issues for environmental stewardship, and how government agencies can find a balance between conservation and access to resources.

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In this episode, we welcome Susan Offutt, former Chief Economist at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the links between agriculture and climate change, the importance of interagency collaboration, and the skills one needs to be an effective public administrator while navigating a changing climate.

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Harry Lambright, Professor of Public Administration, International Affairs, and Political Science and the University of Syracuse and Academy Fellow, to discuss management concepts learned from NASA, how environmental studies intersect with space policy, and how government can persist over many years to solve grand challenges.

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  • Lambright, W., NASA and Politics of Climate Research: Satellites and Rising Seas. Palgrave, 2023.
  • Eggers, W and Kettl, D., Bridgebuilders: How Government Can Transcend Boundaries to Solve Big Problems. Harvard Business Review Press, 2023.

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In this episode, we welcome Mark Kim, Chief Executive Officer of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the challenges of financing water systems, the importance of working across boundaries, and the need for sustainable water infrastructure.

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In this episode, we welcome Cathy Bailey, Executive Director of Greater Cincinnati Waterworks and Academy Fellow, to discuss the need for awareness of water system services in communities, the effect of capital investment and affordability on the systems, and the different challenges between small, medium, and large water utility systems.

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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow JoAnne Speers to discuss her passion for local government and her career through the private and public sector. This conversation includes her views on addressing different issues through the League of California Cities and the importance of ethical decision making in the public sector.

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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow Dr. Karen Hardy, an internationally-recognized Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) expert and the creator of the 'Flip this Risk' book series and podcast, to discuss her career in ERM and the importance of understanding and addressing risk in public administration.

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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow Joel Spangenberg, Acting Director of the Selective Service System (SSS), to discuss SSS' mission to contribute to the nation's military forces, its potential to support other types of public service, and its transformation into a more agile agency.

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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow Barbara Bovbjerg, Former Managing Director of Education, Workforce and Income Security at the Government Accountability Office, to discuss her task force's findings on labor policies and retirement security. This episode covers her task force's findings as well as the overall challenges of older workers and workers with physically challenging jobs.

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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow Dr. Lisa Coleman, Senior Vice President for Global Inclusion and Strategic Innovation at New York University, to discuss what lies ahead for people evaluating their early careers and how the lessons of the recent past can inform the future of work.

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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow Joe Barela, Colorado's Executive Director of Labor and Employment, to discuss Colorado's workforce practices, including its workforce center, its skills-based hiring initiative, and the changes in the full ecosystem of employment.

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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellows, Kimberly Walton and Jeff Neal, to discuss their recent work on Federal Civil Service Reform. Topics include the challenges of performance management and hiring and ideas to modernize pay structures and staff structures.

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View Proposals to Reform the Federal Civil Service

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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow and Panel Chair, Randy Lyon, and Deputy Project Director Mark Hertko to discuss the Academy's new study on the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Technology Innovation Partnership Directorate and the Panel's recommendations for NSF including:

  • Collaborating within NSF on internal benchmarking,
  • Developing a strategic workforce process, and
  • Communicating with NSF mission support leaders on resource planning.

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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, President and CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to discuss best practices for states and locals to share information as well as protect it. The discussion includes questions: "What are the biggest challenges that state governments face with data security threats and privacy?" and "How can government interact with citizens online while also moderating privacy and security?"

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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Shiro Gnanaselvam, CEO of Social Impact to discuss bringing DEI principles and effective management into large organizations, particularly those distributing aid on a global scale. The discussion includes questions: "What are the processes that allow these crucial aid groups to capitalize on good decisions, and prevent bad ones?" and "How do old priorities give way to new, and what do we hold onto when implementing big changes?"

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In this episode of Management Matters we host part 8 of the Academy-GovExec TV series on Artificial Intelligence featuring Academy Fellows, Jerry Mechling, Theresa Pardo, and Alan Shark, as well as Brenda Bannan, moderated by GovExec's George Jackson.

Imagine the controversy some 40 years ago among engineering school faculty who expressed concern that the standard hand-held slide rule might be replaced by sophisticated hand-held calculators. In some schools and colleges, they were banned for use during exams or major university entrance tests. Today, we see similar discussions and debates with the advent of generative AI (GAI) and, in particular, the popular ChatGPT. And given the allure and capabilities of GAI, the issues are much more difficult, and the consequences are potentially far more serious. .

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Amidst much talk about AI and its potential, its benefits, and how it will drive major change, there is also an universal recognition of the importance of security and cybersecurity issues. In a Biden Administration release on Advancing Responsible AI, the White House said “AI is one of the most powerful technologies of our time, with broad applications ... in order to seize the opportunities AI presents, we must first manage its risks.”

An active debate is occurring on how AI will impact the delivery of citizen services, public safety, economic development, and national security.

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In this episode of Management Matters we host part 6 of the Academy-GovExec TV series on Artificial Intelligence featuring Academy Fellows, Dan Chenok and Amy-Edwards Holmes, and Virginia Huth, moderated by GovExec's George Jackson. This episode focuses on the impact of AI on the internal operations of government itself and includes discussion on government rulemaking, regulations, and implementation guidance.

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In this episode of Management Matters we host part 5 of the Academy-GovExec TV series on Artificial Intelligence featuring Academy Fellows, Martha Dorris, Greg Giddens, and Jerry Mechling, moderated by GovExec's George Jackson. This fifth episode focuses on how government can use AI to improve its communications and increase the public's trust in government.

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In this episode of Management Matters we host part 4 of the Academy-GovExec TV series on Artificial Intelligence featuring Academy Fellows, Alan Balutis, James-Christian Blockwood, and Alexis Bonnell moderated by GovExec's George Jackson. This fourth episode focuses on how government can use AI in an ethical manner while enhancing public trust in government.

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In this episode of Management Matters we host part 3 of the Academy-GovExec TV series on Artificial Intelligence featuring Academy Fellows, Alan Shark, Kimberly Walton, and Reginald Wells moderated by GovExec's George Jackson. This third episode focuses on how public sector leaders can grow an AI-ready workforce both through retraining the current workforce and growing the next generation of workers.

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In this episode of Management Matters we host part 2 of the Academy-GovExec TV series on Artificial Intelligence featuring Academy Fellows, Dave Wennergren, Stan Soloway, and David Bray, moderated by GovExec's Troy Schneider. This second episode focuses on how public sector leaders will use this AI to interpret data, act on it, and build government for the modern age.

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In this episode of Management Matters we host part 1 of the Academy-GovExec TV series on Artificial Intelligence featuring Academy Fellows, Jim Williams, David Bray, and Alan Shark, moderated by GovExec's George Jackson. This first episode focuses on how AI can best be used by government agencies to interact with the public when offering services.

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In this episode, we welcome Academy Brownlow Book Award Winner, Claire Dunning, Assistant Professor in the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, to discuss her new book Nonprofit Neighborhoods An Urban History of Inequality and the American State.

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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellows, Joel Aberbach, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Public Policy at UCLA and Bert Rockman, Professor Emeritus of Public Policy at Purdue, to discuss the realignment of US political parties, neutral competence in public administration, and how these factors affect the US election environment.

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In this episode, we welcome Edie Goldenberg, Professor Emerita of Public Policy and Political Science at the University of Michigan and Academy Fellow, to discuss her efforts to increase voter engagement in Michigan and how the public can support local election officials and the election system itself,

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In this episode, we welcome Kathy Newcomer, Dan Chenok, and Kaitlyn Blume to discuss the agenda for the Academy's 2023 Fall Meeting. This preview includes a description of the Arthur Flemming Award, the Academy-IBM Future Shocks Series, and other events guests can expect at this year's meeting.

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In this episode, we welcome Kerry Neal, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, Grants, and Risk Management at the Department of Education and Academy Fellow, to discuss his advice for up-and-coming public servants and what measures the federal government can implement to attract young and diverse talent.

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Originally Aired: October 24, 2022
On this episode, we welcome Thomas Hicks, Chair of the Election Assistance Commission and Academy Fellow to discuss voter engagement and turnout, security in elections, and advantages of a decentralized voting system.

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Originally Aired: September 19, 2022
On this episode, we welcome Orice Brown, The Chief Operating Officer of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Academy Fellow to discuss the sustainability of the current federal debt, the impact of financial markets on the federal debt, and the potential of agile regulatory practices to improve the nation's fiscal health .

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In this episode, we welcome Bill Greenwalt, Study Panel Chair and Academy Fellow, and Roger Kodat, Senior Project Director, to discuss the Integrated Missile Defense report's recommendations to DOD regarding transparency of roles and responsibilities, establishment of an integrator entity, and acquisition flexibility in the missile defense enterprise.

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In this episode, we welcome Michelle Sager, Managing Director of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Strategic Issues Team and Academy Fellow,  to discuss GAO's high-risk list, the unsustainability of the nation's fiscal health, and GAO's advice to Congress on this issue.

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In this episode, we welcome Angela Antonelli, Research Professor and Executive Director for Retirement Initiatives at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy and Academy Fellow,  to discuss the effects of a government shutdown on the nation's fiscal health, innovative ideas for state savings programs, and the relationship between social security programs and fiscal health.

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Originally Aired: August 29. 2022
On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Joe Nimmich, Former Deputy Administrator of FEMA, Commander of the First Coast Guard District, and current Senior Executive Advisor at Booz Allen Hamilton to discuss FEMA's relationship with community leaders, how to invest in communities before disasters hit, and what metric he uses to measure community resiliency.

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In this episode, we welcome Eric Leckey, Associate Administrator for Mission Support at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Academy Fellow,  to discuss what makes a community resilient, how FEMA works with state, local, and tribal governments to build resiliency, and how FEMA focuses on preemption and preparedness.

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In this episode, we welcome Steve Hagerty, Mayor of the City of Evanston, IL and Academy Fellow,  to discuss the mindset behind resiliency, the importance of collaboration with other governments before disaster strikes, and the critical role of public engagement in building resilient communities. 

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In this episode, we welcome Stacy Rodgers, County Administrative Officer of Baltimore County and Academy Fellow,  to discuss the connections between the county's strategic plan and the Academy's Grand Challenges, the feedback mechanisms used to inform the strategic plan, and how different goals in the plan relate to each other.

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Naim Kapucu,  Pegasus Professor of Public Administration and Policy at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and Academy Fellow, and Dr. Nancy Augustine, Director of the Academy's Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships, to discuss intergovernmental emergency collaboration, the challenges facing state and local collaboration, and the CIP's toolkit that will help solve these challenges.

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In this episode, we welcome Lisa Gordon, Chief Operating Officer for the City of Atlanta and Academy Fellow, to discuss the role of public engagement in creating and implementing policy, the method of building a transparent dialogue with the community, and how collaboration extends outside of the city to state and federal partners.

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In this episode, we welcome Jim Svara, Visting Scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Academy Fellow, to discuss the role of the city manager, ICMA's Code of Ethics, and the National Civic League's new Model City Charter.

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Article: Cities in California are making systemic changes to advance racial equity

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In this episode, we welcome Shayne Kavanagh, the Senior Manager of Research for the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and Academy Fellow, to discuss rethinking public engagement with respect to public budgeting, equity budgeting practices, and new ways for governments to raise revenue.

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Originally Aired:  May 3, 2022
On this special edition Public Service Recognition Week series, we welcome Opal Mauldin-Jones, City Manager of the City of Lancaster, Texas and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career in public service and her advice for future public administrators.

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In this episode, we air the panel response to the inaugural H. George Frederickson Memorial Lecture from the 2023 Social Equity Leadership Conference. The panel, hosted by Terry Gerton, included,  Dean Susan Gooden of the Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at VCU, Norton Bonaparte, City Manager of Sanford, Florida, Marcia Conner, Executive Director of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators, and Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace former Kansas Department of Administration Secretary.

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In this episode, we welcome Michael Rogers, Interim City Manager for the City of Charlottesville and Academy Fellow, to discuss his interest in the specific challenges city managers face, the most useful tools he uses in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accesibility (DEIA) space, and the role of intergovernmental collaboration in DEIA.

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In this episode, we welcome Stan Soloway, President & CEO of Celero Strategies LLC and Academy Fellow, and Dr. Nancy Augustine, Director of NAPA's Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships to discuss the CIP's new paper on the design of social services projects and implementation steps for the recommendations of the paper.

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In this episode, we welcome Nancy Navarro, former Montgomery County Councilmember and Academy Fellow, to discuss her involvement in passing DEIA legislation, the challenges she found in implementation, and the impact of data collection on DEIA programs.

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In this episode, we welcome Teri Takai, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense, Network Information Integration and Department of Defense Chief Information Officer and Academy Fellow, to discuss her path into the technology field, her transition from the private sector to public service, and how she enables career opportunities for others.

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In this episode, we welcome Joseph Adler, Former Maryland State Secretary of Personnel, Director of the MPA Program at the University of Baltimore, College of Public Affairs, School of Public and International Affairs,  and Academy Fellow, to discuss the biggest challenges facing the state public service recruiting, how state governments can close that gap, and the role of position descriptions in this environment.

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In this episode, we welcome David Chu, Panel Chair of this study and Academy Fellow, and Roger Kodat, Senior Project Director at the Academy, to discuss the Academy studies on 1) the US Coast Guard Academy's (USCGA) cultural competence and 2) the USCGA's admissions process.

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In this episode, we welcome Max Stier, Founding President and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service and Academy Fellow, to discuss the biggest challenges facing the federal government regarding public service, the value of career professional service, and lessons Federal leaders can learn from survey data.

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In this episode, we welcome Peggy Merriss,  Executive Director of Georgia City/County Management Association (GCCMA), former City Manager of Decatur, Georgia, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the human capital challenges facing local governments, lessons learned from the pandemic, and best practices to recruit and retain qualified individuals.

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In this episode, we welcome John Kamensky, chair of the Academy's Executive Organizational Management Standing Panel and Academy Fellow, to discuss the new OMB guidance on Organizational Health and Performance, the Academy's work in this area, and advice for agencies moving forward on this guidance.

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In this episode, we welcome Gen. Gerry Galloway, Retired Brigadier General of the US Army, Emeritus Professor of Engineering at the University of Maryland College Park, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the Army Corps of Engineers' role in stewarding natural resources, how they convene and collaborate with all stakeholders, and how lessons learned from water resources can be applied to broader natural resource issues.

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Mamie Parker, former Head of Fisheries and Assistant Director at the US Fish and Wildlife Service, current  Consultant at Ecologix Group, and Academy Fellow, to discuss promoting women in STEM Careers, balancing management of natural resources with the needs of today and the future, and the complex network of partnerships needed to successfully steward these resources.

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On this episode, we welcome Adm. Thad Allen, Former 23rd Commandant of the US Coast Guard, Senior Advisor at Hudson Analytics, and Academy Fellow, to discuss what the Coast Guard has learned about the sustainability of the marine environment, how climate change affects the Coast Guard's protection of fisheries, and how the Coast Guard works with many domestic and international partners to accomplish its missions.

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Originally Aired:  May 30, 2022
On this episode, we welcome Ventris Gibson , Deputy Director of the US Mint and Academy Fellow, to discuss her experiences in the federal government and local government hiring space and best practices to recruit and retain public service employees.

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On this episode, we welcome Ginger Lew, Co-Founder of Cube Hydro Partners, Senior Advisor at I Squared Capital, and Academy Fellow, to discuss lessons learned from the private sector for managing water systems, the effect of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) on these systems, and how the US can find solutions through integration of governance.

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On this episode, we welcome Tom Carroll, City Manager of Cambridge, Maryland and Academy Fellow, to discuss the challenges city managers face regarding water systems, the tradeoffs that must be made to solve these issues, and how the city can gain buy-in from the public.

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On this episode, we welcome Geoff Beckwith, Executive Director and CEO of the Massachusetts Municipal Association and Academy Fellow, to discuss the relationship between local and state governments regarding water systems, the challenges of managing these systems, and the effect of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act dedicated funds toward water systems.

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On this episode, we welcome Kim Nelson, Professor of Public Administration and Government at UNC Chapel Hill and Academy Fellow, and Julia Novak, Executive VP for Management Consulting at Raftelis, to discuss the Local Government 2030 initiative and how local governments can solve some of the Grand Challenges.

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On this episode, we welcome Clarence Anthony, Executive Director of the National League of Cities and Academy Fellow, to discuss the ecosystem of economic mobility and meaningful work, the innovations needed to transform cities after the pandemic, and new initiatives from cities across the country to grow the workforce.

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On this episode, we welcome Beth Cobert,  Chief Executive Officer of Initiative Skillful at the Markle Foundation, to discuss workforce lessons learned from COVID, the role of public administrators in facilitating workforce connections, and the effect college degree requirements have on the workforce. 

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On this episode, we welcome Ed Montgomery, President of Western Michigan University and Academy Fellow, to discuss the current trends in the labor market, the short-term prospect for job creation, and the need for innovation at each level of government.

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On this episode, we welcome Bobbie Stempfley, Vice President for Products at Dell Technologies and Academy Fellow, to discuss the intersection of cybersecurity, data security, and individual privacy, how public administrators can ensure the public that they are using data appropriately, and the value of a potential bureau of cyber statistics.

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On this episode, we welcome Beth Blauer, Associate Vice Provost for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the JHU COVID Data Visualization tool, the importance of governance structures when using data, and what conclusions can be drawn from the COVID data.

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On this episode, we welcome Neil Kerwin, President Emeritus of American University, Chair of this study's panel, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the findings and recommendations of the Academy's report on state regulatory compliance.

Links:

  • State Regulatory Compliance Processes: Lessons Learned From COVID-19
  • Report: Agile Regulation

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On this episode, we welcome Ed DeSeve, Coordinator of the Academy's Agile Government Center, to discuss his new report, The Future of Agile Government, and how agile principles can apply to the development and implementation of government policies, regulations, and programs.

Links: 

  • The Future of Agile Government
  • The Agile Government Center

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On this episode, we welcome General William Walker, Sergeant at Arms for the U.S. House of Representatives and former defense and intelligence official, to discuss his career in public service, how effective public administration practices help secure the nation, and how the U.S. can address current and future threats to the homeland.

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Originally Aired on January 4, 2021
On this episode, we welcome Jane Lute, CEO of Sicpa North America, former Deputy Secretary of DHS and Academy Fellow, to discuss the value of American engagement in global affairs, how the U.S. can work with other governments and NGOs to advance its national interests, and today's international cybersecurity threat environment.

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On this episode, we welcome Susan Schwab, Former United States Trade Representative for George Bush (43) and Academy Fellow, to discuss how trade influences policy, the importance of interagency collaboration in a trade policy, and how we can progress toward our country's goals through trade.

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On this episode, we welcome Loren DeJonge Schulman, Vice President of the Partnership for Public Service and Academy Fellow, to discuss her public service journey in the national security realm, how networks can help government meet the security challenges of our time, and how the government can build trust with the public through transparency of its decisions.

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On this episode, we welcome Stephen Hamill, Chair of the Academy’s Development Committee and Academy Fellow, to discuss the Academy's new engagements and the benefits of giving to the Academy.

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On this episode, we welcome Angela Hanks, Chief of Programs at Demos, to discuss the Academy's Grand Challenge of "Connecting Individuals to Meaningful Work." This podcast is an excerpt from the Academy's Fall Meeting Webb Lecture, which featured a conversation between Management Matters host, Terry Gerton, and Angela.

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This is a NCSL Hosted Episode
Host Tim Storey, CEO of NCSL and Academy Fellow, sits down with Terry Gerton, president and CEO of the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), to discuss the critical role of those who work in government service.

Gerton explains the important role expert public administrators play in roles such as handling federal grants and ensuring the money is spent responsibly. She also discussed the formation of NAPA, and why Congress gave it a charter to gather the best information and practices for managing the work of government. Gerton and Storey also discussed the challenge of attracting young people to public service and the path that took her from West Point to her current role. 

Links:
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On this episode, we welcome Thelma Harris,  President & CEO of Hite Consulting, Inc., Expert Advisory Group member of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Comprehensive Equity Assessment, and Academy Fellow, to discuss general practices for DEI&A, the challenges and opportunities of the study, and the study's recommendations.

Links:
Academy Study on the Montgomery Fire and Rescue Service

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Originally Aired: November 23, 2020
On this episode, we welcome Doug Robinson,  Executive Director for National Association of State Chief Information Officers and Academy Fellow, to discuss the roles and responsibilities of different chief officers in technology, the acceleration of AI tools as a result of the pandemic, and the challenges states face when deploying tools that use AI.

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On this episode, we welcome two Academy Fellows, Mohamad Alkadry, Professor and Director of the School of Public Policy at the University of Connecticut, and Ramayya Krishnan, the Dean of the H. John Heinz III College at Carnegie Mellon University. We discuss the Academy's Grand Challenge of "Connect Individuals to Meaningful Work," specific activities at each of the guests' universities, and a preview of the Academy's Fall Meeting.

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On this episode, we welcome Thomas Hicks,  Chair of the Election Assistance Commission  and Academy Fellow to discuss voter engagement and turnout, security in elections, and advantages of a decentralized voting system.

Links:
EAC.gov
Helpamericavote.gov

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Originally Aired: May 17, 2021
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On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Betsy Fretwell, to discuss her career in public administration including her time as the City Manager of Las Vegas and her broader experience in local government.

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Originally Aired: October 19, 2020On this episode, we welcome Anne Bowman, Hazel Davis and Robert Kennedy Endowed Chair in Public Service and Government at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M and Academy Fellow, to discuss the intergovernmental features of our national election process, the biggest threats to our electoral infrastructure, and new electoral reforms and innovative mechanisms to further engage the public and encourage voting.

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On this episode, we are joined by our Election Integrity Working Group, made up of Academy Fellows Nancy Tate, Co-chair of the Women’s Vote Centennial Initiative, Mark Robbins, Interim Executive Director of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, Barry Van Lare, an Independent Consultant of Management and Public Policy, and Edie Goldenberg, Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. They discuss the growing issue of disinformation regarding our electoral system, the rise in threats towards election workers, and what Fellows can do to uphold our country's electoral integrity.

This podcast episode was adapted from a webinar discussion that took place on September 29th. If you would like to watch the webinar, you can find it here.

Academic Resources mentioned:

  • ESRA Annual Meetings
    • ESRA 2021: https://electionlab.mit.edu/events/esra-2021
  • Democracy Fund’s “Idea Page”
  • Annual surveys of local election officials
    • https://evic.reed.edu/leo-survey/
  • Election Law Journal
  • Journal of Democracy
  • MIT Election Data Lab
  • U of Wisconsin-Madison’s Elections Research Center
  • Reed College’s Elections & Voting Center

Please access NAPA’s Election Resources at the 2022 Election Integrity Platform webpage, under our Grand Challenges tab.

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Originally Aired on September 27, 2021
On this episode, we welcome Lauren Larson,  Alumna of the White House Office of Management, current Director for the Office of State Planning and Budgeting of Colorado,  and Academy Fellow, to discuss the process of distributing Federal relief funds, the impact of those funds on the state of Colorado, and new management innovations at the state level.

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On this episode, we welcome Orice Brown,  The Chief Operating Officer of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Academy Fellow to discuss the sustainability of the current federal debt, the impact of financial markets on the federal debt, and the potential of agile regulatory practices to improve the nation's fiscal health .

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On this episode, we welcome Carolyn Boudreaux, Member of the US House of Representatives from Georgia and Academy Fellow to discuss her experiences in fiscal administration at the state level, budgeting challenges at the federal and state level during a crisis, and what steps the US can take to achieve a more balanced federal budget.

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On this episode, we welcome  Bob O'Neill, Member of the Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships (CIP) Executive Committee and Academy Fellow and Dr. Nancy Augustine, Director of the CIP to discuss the intergovernmental challenges the US faced during the pandemic, the need for local government capacity building, and the CIP's actions in this area over the past year.

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On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Joe Nimmich, Former Deputy Administrator of FEMA, Commander of the First Coast Guard District, and current Senior Executive Advisor at Booz Allen Hamilton to discuss FEMA's relationship with community leaders, how to invest in communities before disasters hit, and what metric he uses to measure community resiliency.

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On this episode, we welcome Molly O'Neill, Vice President of CGI Federal, Former Assistant Administrator and Chief Information Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Academy Fellow, to discuss successfully leveraging technology to build environmental resiliency and the top 3 challenges communities face in building resiliency.

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On this episode, we welcome Louis Uccellini, former Director of the National Weather Service and Academy Fellow, to discuss the impact of forecast accuracy, the effectiveness of Impact Based Decision Services, and how to make the US more weather-ready.

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On this episode, we welcome Barbara Bovbjerg, former Managing Director at GAO, Chair of this study's panel of Fellows, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the recently released Academy study on sources and access to death data.

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On this episode, we welcome Mark Funkhouser, former Mayor of Kansas City and Academy Fellow, to discuss what makes a community resilient, what tools a community must develop to withstand disasters and economic downturns, and the challenges with investing in resilience.

Links: Four Lessons Learned from the Federal Funding and Livable Communities Cohort

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Originally Aired: November 16, 2020On this episode, we welcome Jay Walder,  CEO of Virgin Hyperloop One and new Academy Fellow, to discuss his leadership of the public transit systems of Hong Kong, New York City, and London, the potential effects of the Virgin Hyperloop on transportation, logistics, and life in general, and the role of AI in public transportation and public administration.

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On this episode, we welcome TC Broadnax, City Manager of Dallas, Texas and Academy Fellow, to discuss his journey in public service, engagement with the public at the local level, and collaboration across sectors and governments.

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On this episode, we welcome Clarence Crawford, Member of the Maryland State Board of Education and Academy Fellow, to discuss his journey in public service, finding intergovernmental solutions at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), and helping Maryland schools navigate the COVID Pandemic.

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Originally Aired: July 5, 2021
On this Management Matters Rewing episode, we welcome John Kamensky, Emeritus Senior fellow at the IBM Center for the business of government and Academy Fellow, to discuss how the federal government can capitalize on a variety of new approaches to public governance.

Mentioned Reports:

  • NAPA Election 2020 Develop New Approaches to Public Governance
  • Government Reform: Lessons from the Past for Actions in the Future by Dan Chenok and John Kamensky
  • The Next Government of the United States: Challenges for Performance in the 21st Century, by Don Kettl
  • A Manager’s Guide for Choosing and Using Collaborative Networks, by Brint Milward and Keith Provan
  • Implementing Cross-Agency Collaboration: A Guide for Federal Managers, by Jane Fountain
  • Cross-Agency Collaboration: A Case Study of Cross-Agency Priority Goals, by John Kamensky
  • Federal Grants Management: Improving Outcomes by Shelley H. Metzenbaum

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On this episode, we welcome Norton Bonaparte, City Manager of Sanford, Florida and Academy Fellow, to discuss his journey in public service, the different roles of city managers, and how city managers can help foster social equity.

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On this episode, we welcome Michael Fitzpatrick, Director of Global Strategy & Innovation at Google and Academy Fellow, to discuss the new Academy report on Agile Regulation, the need for innovative regulatory methods in today's world, and how agencies can implement the report's recommendations.

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On this episode, we welcome Gail Christopher, Executive Director at the National Collaborative for Health Equity and Academy Fellow, to discuss her framework for social equity, how the US can scale successful social equity solutions, and her reflections on winning the Philip J. Rutledge Award.

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On this episode, we welcome Richard Greggory Johnson III, tenured Full Professor & Department Chair for the Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration, School of Management, University of San Francisco and Academy Fellow, to discuss the intersections of social equity and to preview the Social Equity Leadership Conference.

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On this episode, we welcome Ventris Gibson , Deputy Director of the US Mint and Academy Fellow, to discuss her experiences in the federal governemnt and local government hiring space and best practices to recruit and retain public service employees.

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On this episode, we welcome Martha Dorris, Founder of Dorris Consulting International, expert on Government Customer Experience, and Academy Fellow to discuss best practices in government service delivery, how individual agencies can improve their customer experience, and how some agile methods can help bring an organization closer to meeting the customer's needs.

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On this episode, we welcome Kim Walton, Former Executive Assistant Administrator of Transportation Security Administration and Academy Fellow to discuss her lessons learned for implementing effective Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) policies and how federal agencies can meet new DEIA standards through maturity models and other means.

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On this episode, we welcome Dr. Don Kettl, professor emeritus and former dean at the University of Maryland, former professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, at the University of Texas at Austin, and Academy Fellow to discuss the No Time to Wait Reports on public service, the Merit System, and the changes needed for today's public service system.

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On this special edition Public Service Recognition Week series, we welcome Arleas Kea, Fmr. Deputy to the Chairman for External Affairs at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career in public service and her advice for future public administrators.

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On this special edition Public Service Recognition Week series, we welcome Amma Felix, President & CEO Collegiate Directions, Inc. (CDI) and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career in public service and her advice for future public administrators.

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On this special edition Public Service Recognition Week series, we welcome Mohamad Alkadry, Professor of Public Policy and the inaugural Director of the University of Connecticut's (UConn) School of Public Policy and Academy Fellow, to discuss his career in public service and his advice for future public administrators.

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On this special edition Public Service Recognition Week series, we welcome Opal Mauldin-Jones, City Manager of the City of Lancaster, Texas and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career in public service and her advice for future public administrators.

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On this special Public Service Recognition Week series, we welcome John Hicks, recurring guest, State Budget Director for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and Academy Fellow, to discuss his career in public service and his advice for future public administrators.

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On this episode, we welcome Dr. Pete Andrews, Faculty Fellow at the Institute for the Environment at the University of North Carolina Chapel-Hill and Academy Fellow to discuss overcoming political barriers to address climate change, environmental challenges and solutions in North Carolina, and lessons learned from the US environmental history.

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On this episode, we welcome Dr. Ken Kizer and Rich Callahan, Academy Fellows who spearheaded the Intergovernmental Standing Panel's report on the intergovernmental aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, to discuss the findings and recommendations of their report in three separate sections: 1) Testing Response, 2) Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Infections Risk Reduction, and 3) Vaccine Distribution.

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On this episode, we welcome Dave Wennergren, CEO of ACT-IAC, Chair of the Academy's Board of Directors, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the current state of public administration in today's world and the future plans of the Academy.

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On this episode, we welcome Justin Johnson, Commissioner of Environmental Conservation and Deputy Secretary of Natural Resources for the State of Vermont and Academy Fellow, to discuss the comparisons between American and Australian administration of natural resources, strategies for local governments to build resiliency, and why it's necessary to focus on outcomes when rebuilding after a natural disaster.

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On this episode, we welcome Stan Meiburg,  Director of the Graduate Studies in Sustainability at Wake Forest University and Academy Fellow, to discuss new investment in water infrastructure, the water workforce, and the intergovernmental challenges in the sector.

Additional Links and Resources:

Stan's Paper on the IIJA and Water Sustainability

EPA's Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center.

10 Environmental Finance Centers around the country

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On this episode, we welcome Carolyn Colvin, the former Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and an Academy Fellow, to discuss her career path in public service, the issues facing the current social security system  and the pandemic's impact on that system, and women's history month.

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On this episode, we welcome Willene Johnson, an expert in international finance,a former economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York,  and an Academy Fellow, to discuss her career path in the field of economics, her experience at the African Development Bank, and advancement of women in this field.

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On February 24, 2022, the Academy's Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships (the Center/CIP) hosted a discussion around the problems and effective practices related to the significant challenge of finding and training the workforce necessary to execute critical infrastructure projects. Hosted by Tom Shoop, the event's panelists included:

  • Matt Chase, CEO & Executive Director, National Association of Counties and Academy Fellow
  • Susan Fallon,Senior Vice President, Monster Government Solutions
  • John V. Ladd,Administrator, Office of Apprenticeship, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
  • Mardy Leathers,Director, Office of Workforce Development, State of Missouri

Timestamps:
1:15  Current state of workforce development
21:50 Trends related to infrastructure funding
32:14 Including training in workforce development
43:45 The importance of social equity in workforce development
56:50 Funding opportunities 
1:07:35 Barriers and trends related to individuals rejoining the workforce
1:12:30 Questions from the Audience

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On this episode, we welcome Freeman Hrabowski,  President University of Maryland, Baltimore County and Academy Fellow, to discuss his career in public administration, UMBC's innovative practices in higher education, and the role of universities and public administrators in fostering social equity.

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On this episode, we welcome the recipients of this year's Elliot Richardson Prize, Dr. Francis Collins, Former Director of the National Institutes of Health and Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Chief Medical Advisor to the President in a discussion about their careers moderated by Chuck Todd.

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The Elliot L. Richardson Prize is presented biennially to individuals possessing the public service virtues exemplified by Elliot L. Richardson, an Academy Fellow. Mr. Richardson was an exceptional public servant and the only individual in our nation's history to serve in four Cabinet-level positions in the U.S. government: Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW), Secretary of Defense, Attorney General, and Secretary of Commerce.]

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On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellows, Michael Rogers and Joseph Kasputys, to discuss Elliot Richardson's public service career, the prize named in his honor, and the recipients of this year's prize, Dr. Francis Collins, Former Director of the National Institutes of Health and Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Chief Medical Advisor to the President.

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The Elliot L. Richardson Prize is presented biennially to individuals possessing the public service virtues exemplified by Elliot L. Richardson, an Academy Fellow. Mr. Richardson was an exceptional public servant and the only individual in our nation's history to serve in four Cabinet-level positions in the U.S. government: Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW), Secretary of Defense, Attorney General, and Secretary of Commerce.]

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On this episode, we welcome Dan Chenok and Karen Evans, Co-chairs of this Academy study's panel and Academy Fellows to discuss the scope, findings, and recommendations of the Academy's report: A Call to Action: the Federal Government's Role in Building a Cybersecurity Workforce for the Nation.

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On this episode, we welcome Sherry Suttles,  the first African American female city manager in the nation (Oberlin, Ohio in 1979) and Academy Fellow, to discuss her distinguished career in public administration and her efforts to preserve Black History.

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On this episode, we welcome Maria Roat,  Deputy Federal Chief Information Officer at OMB  and  Academy Fellow, to discuss innovative practices in data security management, integration and collaboration with state, local, and industry partners, and the inclusion of a focus on citizen experience in the President's Management Agenda (PMA).

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On this episode, we welcome Luis Luna-Reyes,  Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy at the University of Albany and  Academy Fellow, to discuss how public agencies can collaborate across their boundaries to address data security challenges.

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On this episode, we welcome Tom Brandt,  Director of Planning and Risk at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board and  Academy Fellow, to discuss Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) within federal agencies, the best practices for prioritizing risks, and the intersection of ERM with data security.

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On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Dr. Robert Lightfoot, to discuss his career in public administration from Engineer to Acting Administrator at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

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On this episode, we welcome Dan Guttman, an Academy Fellow and Academician, and a former public administrator with multiple senior-level posts in the federal government, to discuss working between countries' political and administrative systems and his new project which focuses on increasing community resilience through global collaboration.

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On this episode, we welcome Irving Williamson, former Commissioner of the U.S. International Trade Commission and Academy Fellow, to discuss effective public administration in U.S. trade, equity considerations in trade policy, and his experience in bolstering trade with several countries in Africa.

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On this episode, we welcome Nuria Esparch,  former Defense Minister of Peru and new Academy Fellow, to discuss how she led the vaccination of all of Peru's armed forces, the importance of public administration in international affairs, and a closer look at the U.S. role in the Western Hemisphere.

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Originally aired on May 31, 2021.
On this Management Matters Rewind, we welcome  Academy Fellow,  Ambassador Joseph Westphal, to discuss his career in public administration including his roles at the Department of Defense, the U.S. Congress, and at the State Department as Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.

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On this episode, we welcome Costis Toregas,  Director of the Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute at George Washington University and Academy Fellow, to discuss the skills we need to teach students today in cybersecurity, the relationship between AI and cybersecurity, and a potential AI bill of rights.

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On this episode, we welcome Tim Persons, Chief Scientist and Managing Director at the U.S. Government Accountability Office and Academy Fellow, to discuss recruiting the next generation of the AI workforce, oversight and accountability frameworks for AI, and how public administrators can adapt to a rapidly changing technologic environment. 

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On this episode, we welcome Soraya Correa, former Chief Procurement Officer at the Department of Homeland Security and Academy Fellow, to discuss the Procurement Innovation Lab, agile management, and how AI tools can facilitate the procurement process.

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On this episode, we welcome Sian Mooney, Dean of the Indiana University Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and Academy Fellow, to discuss sustainability in major urban areas, how urban leaders should think about food, equity, and energy, and how urban sustainability fits in the intergovernmental system.

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On this episode, we welcome Rich Callahan, Professor at the University of San Francisco and Co-Director of the public health program. and Academy Fellow, to discuss the role of intergovernmental collaboration in solving public health issues, the future of this collaboration, and his recommendations for a better intergovernmental system. 

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On this episode, we welcome Carolyn Lukensmeyer, Founding Executive Director of the National Institute for Civic Discourse and Academy Fellow, to discuss the role of public administrators in sparking public interest in government, challenges and opportunities in the current media landscape, and how citizen assemblies may help us solve some of the government's biggest challenges. 

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On this episode, we welcome Jane Fountain, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at the University of Massachusets Amherst and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of Data Security and Artificial Intelligence, best practices to prevent ransomware attacks,  and key issues regarding research and innovation.

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On this episode, Terry Gerton, President and CEO of the Academy, Academy Fellow, and host of Management Matters, sits down with the GovExec Daily podcast to discuss the importance of intergovernmental collaboration and the Academy's newest initiative, the Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships.

Links:
The Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships

The GovExec Daily Podcast

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On this episode, we welcome Amy Cohen,  Executive Director at the National Association of State Election Directors to discuss combating dis- and misinformation in elections, training new election officials, and increasing voter engagement.

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On this episode, we welcome Lauren Larson,  Alumna of the White House Office of Management, current Director for the Office of State Planning and Budgeting of Coloradon,  and Academy Fellow, to discuss the process of distributing Federal relief funds, the impact of those funds on the state of Colorado, and new management innovations at the state level.

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On this episode, we welcome Dr. Deborah Lucas, Director of the
Golub Center for Finance and Policy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Academy Fellow, to discuss the U.S. ability to respond to another economic crisis, government investment in infrastructure and other programs, and how the U.S. can improve its fiscal situation.

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On this episode, we welcome Michael Ettlinger, Founding Director of the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire and Academy Fellow, to discuss the national debt, the impact of stimulus payments, and the "K-shaped" economic recovery.

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On this episode, we welcome Doug Criscitello, Former Federal Official, Managing Director at Grant Thornton, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the Academy's Election 2020 paper on fiscal health and the overall state of America's fiscal health during the pandemic and beyond.

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Originally aired on March 29, 2021.
On this Management Matters Rewind, we welcome Kathy Sullivan, former NASA Astronaut, former Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere of NOAA, and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career experiences and climate change issues related to biodiversity, national security, and international relations.

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On this episode, we welcome Sheryl Sculley, former City Manager of San Antonio and Academy Fellow, to discuss linking communities together as City Manager, equity budgeting, and interacting with surrounding cities and counties. 

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On this episode, we welcome Stephen Hamill,  CEO and Founder of the Public Purchasing Exchange and Academy Fellow, to discuss resilient supply chains and how the Academy's Election 2020 paper on resilient communities has gained traction in the Biden administration and in communities. 

Related Links: Election 2020, Developing and Empowering a National Resilience Agenda in 2021

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On this episode, we welcome Calvin Johnson,  Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research, Evaluation, and Monitoring at the U.S.  Department of Housing and Urban Development and Academy Fellow, to discuss building resilient communities through HUD programs regarding housing security, social determinants of health, and intergovernmental collaboration. 

Related Links: HUD’s Learning Agenda and Research Roadmap.

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On this episode, we welcome Greg Devereaux, former Chief Executive Officer and former City Manager of San Bernadino County California and Academy Fellow, to discuss how communities can prepare for and recover from human-caused disasters. 

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On this episode, we welcome Theresa Pardo, Associate Vice President for Research with responsibility for the institutes, centers, and laboratories at the University of Albany State University of New York and Academy Fellow, to discuss how digital tools and government help policy outcomes, building trust with constituents, and the advantages of digital tools during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Referenced Links:
The call to action for cyber security governance produced with CIS, NGA and NCSL:

https://www.ctg.albany.edu/media/pubs/pdfs/managing_cyber_threats_through_effective_governance.pdf

The edited volume released by the smart cities, smart government research practice consortium:

https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030610326

Products from the differential impacts of covid-19 in NYS project produced by UAlbany on behalf of NY’s Governor Cuomo.

Final Report:

https://www.albany.edu/communicationsmarketing/covid-19-documents/Differential-Impacts-of-COVID-19-NYS%20-%20June-2021%5b2%5d.pdf

Issue Brief:

https://www.albany.edu/communicationsmarketing/covid-19-documents/Racial%20Disparities%20in%20COVID-19%20Bonus%20Briefing%20Paper%5b2%5d.pdf

A white paper on vaccine hesitancy:

https://www.albany.edu/communicationsmarketing/covid-19-documents/COVID-19-Vaccine-Hesitancy-White-Paper-121620.pdf

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On this episode, we welcome David Warm, Executive Director of the Mid-America Regional Council  and Academy Fellow, to discuss agile governance, the Council's role in merging consensus, and increasing capacity to deliver services. 

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On this episode, we welcome Tina Nabatchi, Joseph A Strasser endowed professor of public administration, professor of public administration at the Maxwell School of International Affairs, Director of the Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict and Negotiation, and Academy Fellow, to discuss her research on emerging models of public governance and engagement as well as conflict resolution.

Links: Participedia.net

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On this episode, we welcome John Kamensky, Emeritus Senior fellow at the IBM Center for the business of government and Academy Fellow, to discuss how the federal government can capitalize on a variety of new approaches to public governance.

Mentioned Reports:

  • NAPA Election 2020 Develop New Approaches to Public Governance
  • Government Reform: Lessons from the Past for Actions in the Future by Dan Chenok and John Kamensky
  • The Next Government of the United States: Challenges for Performance in the 21st Century, by Don Kettl
  • A Manager’s Guide for Choosing and Using Collaborative Networks, by Brint Milward and Keith Provan
  • Implementing Cross-Agency Collaboration: A Guide for Federal Managers, by Jane Fountain
  • Cross-Agency Collaboration: A Case Study of Cross-Agency Priority Goals, by John Kamensky
  • Federal Grants Management: Improving Outcomes by Shelley H. Metzenbaum

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On this episode, we welcome Stan Soloway,  President and Founder of Celero Strategies and Academy Fellow, to discuss how the federal government can address the issue of racial wealth inequity through its procurement practices.

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On this episode, we welcome Gail Christopher,  Executive Director of the National Collaborative of Health Equity and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career in public administration and how social equity affects public health.

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On this episode, we welcome Sharon Sayles-Belton, Vice President of Community Relations and Government Affairs of Thomas Reuters, Former Mayor of Minneapolis,  and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career in public administration and the different ways a city can foster an equitable society.

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On this episode, we welcome Michael Massiah, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Academy Fellow, to discuss his career at the Port Authority, its plan to foster social equity, and the challenges and progress he has seen so far.

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On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow,  Ambassador Joseph Westphal, to discuss his career in public administration including his roles at the Department of Defense, the U.S. Congress, and at the State Department as Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.

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On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Dr. Robert Lightfoot, to discuss his career in public administration from Engineer to Acting Administrator at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

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On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Betsy Fretwell, to discuss her career in public administration including her time as the City Manager of Las Vegas and her broader experience in local government.

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On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Basil Gooden, to discuss his career in public administration including his time at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and as the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry for Virginia..

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On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Donna Shalala, to discuss her career in public administration including her time at HUD, HHS, Congress, and her stints in both the academic and nonprofit sectors.

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On this episode, we welcome Maya Macguineas,  President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and Academy Fellow, to discuss the challenges involved in developing and executing budgets at the Federal level as well as CRFB's soon-to-be-released budget tools. 

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Originally aired on September 14,2020.On this episode, we welcome Bill Hoagland, Senior Vice President at the Bi-Partisan Policy Center and Academy Fellow, to discuss the federal budget process today, restoring fiscal balance, and mechanisms to facilitate conversations between state and federal governments.

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On this episode, we welcome John Koskinen, former Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and Academy Fellow, to discuss the mission of the IRS and its role in both revenue collection and distribution of the recovery funds.

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On this episode, we welcome Scott Cameron,  former Principal Deputy  Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management, and Budget at the Department of Interior and Academy Fellow, to discuss the complex mission of the Department of the Interior and its role in stewarding natural resources and addressing climate change.

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On this episode, we welcome Kathy Sullivan, former NASA Astronaut, former Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere of NOAA, and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career experiences and climate change issues related to biodiversity, national security, and international relations.

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On this episode, we welcome Peter Levine, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Defense Analyses, Academy Fellow, and a panel member on the Academy's Office of Personnel Management Independent Assessment, to discuss the findings and recommendations of the latest Academy report on OPM.

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On this episode, we welcome Dan Fiorino, Executive in Residence at the Department of Public Administration and Policy at American University, former Director of the Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Academy Fellow to discuss handling climate change as a democracy and the role of technological innovations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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On this episode, we welcome Felicia Marcus, Visiting Fellow at Stanford's Water in the West program and Academy Fellow,  to discuss the complexity of our national water system and what it takes to provide safe and sustainable water.

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On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellows, Katherine Barrett and Richard Greene, Principals at Barrett and Greene Inc. and  journalists covering the topic of public performance,  to discuss the current outlook of the public workforce and the formation of a workforce plan.

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On this episode, we welcome M. Shane Canfield, CEO of Worldwide Assurance for Employees of Public Agencies (WAEPA)  to discuss how individual financial health for our federal workers can improve the nation's fiscal health.

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On this episode, we welcome Robin Kramer,   Managing Director at the Smidt Foundation and Academy Fellow,  to discuss her experiences as Chief of Staff to the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles, the role of philanthropy in making government work, and moving beyond connecting people to a job to connecting them with meaningful work.

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On this episode, we welcome Joyce Wilson,  currently appointed by the governor of Texas to chair the board of Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority and Academy Fellow to preparing individuals for meaningful work in the post-COVID economy. 

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On this episode, we welcome Xavier Briggs, a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program and Academy Fellow to discuss the challenges of integrating economic programs to promote recovery .

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On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellows Dr. John Bartle, Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Jamie Boex, Senior Fellow at the Duke Center for International Development, and Tom Shoop, Executive Vice President and Editor-in-chief at Government Executive Media Group,  to discuss gathering, presenting, and using data on the federal government system.

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On this episode, we welcome Chris Lu, Senior Fellow of the University of Virginia's Miller Center, former Deputy Secretary of Labor, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the presidential transition process, the confirmation process of political appointees, and a new labor agenda aiming to connect individuals to meaningful work.

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On this episode, we welcome Dr. Katherine Willoughby, the Margaret Hughes and Robert T. Golembiewski Professor of Public Administration and Policy at the School of Public & International Affairs at the University of Georgia, and an Academy Fellow, to discuss the strategies local governments can use to build more resilient communities in the face of natural disasters.

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On this episode, we welcome Jane Lute, CEO of Sicpa North America, former Deputy Secretary of DHS and Academy Fellow, to discuss the value of American engagement in global affairs, how the U.S. can work with other governments and NGOs to advance its national interests, and today's international cybersecurity threat environment.

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On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellows, Ed DeSeve, Coordinator of the Agile Government Center, and Angela Evans, Dean of the University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs, as well as Joe Mitchell, Academy Director for Strategic Initiatives and International Programs, to discuss efforts by the Academy to increase the agility of the Federal government, agile government's effect on the education of future public administrators, and recommendations for the incoming Biden Administration.

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On this episode, we welcome Joyce Barr, retired Ambassador, Professor of Practice in Government and international Affairs at Virginia Tech and Academy Fellow, to discuss the advancement of U.S. national interests across the globe, essential organizations and processes to strive toward those interests, and recommendations for the incoming administration including increasing management capacity at the State Department.

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On this episode, we welcome Kaye Husbands Fealing,  Dean and Ivan Allen Jr. Chair, College of Liberal Arts, Georgia Institute of Technology and Academy Fellow, to discuss how Georgia Tech integrates the School of Liberal Arts and Public Administration into its operation, how government can govern this technological space, and ethics and bias in AI.

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On this episode, we welcome Doug Robinson,  Executive Director for National Association of State Chief Information Officers and Academy Fellow, to discuss the roles and responsibilities of different chief officers in technology, the acceleration of AI tools as a result of the pandemic, and the challenges states face when deploying tools that use AI.

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On this episode, we welcome Jay Walder,  CEO of Virgin Hyperloop One and new Academy Fellow, to discuss his leadership of the public transit systems of Hong Kong, New York City, and London, the potential effects of the Virgin Hyperloop on transportation, logistics, and life in general, and the role of AI in public transportation and public administration.

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On this episode, we welcome Alan Shark,  Executive Director of the Public Technology Institute, the Chair of the Academy Standing Panel on Technology Leadership,  and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of leadership when instituting technology into government, how to deploy an AI-Ready government, and how to address the various worries of utilizing AI.

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On this episode, we welcome Anthony Griffin,  Former County Executive for Fairfax County, Virginia  and Academy Fellow, to discuss the biggest challenges and accomplishments in Fairfax County during his tenure, tools counties use to counter election interference, and what he will be watching for on election day.

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On this episode, we welcome Anne Bowman, Hazel Davis and Robert Kennedy Endowed Chair in Public Service and Government at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M and Academy Fellow, to discuss the intergovernmental features of our national election process, the biggest threats to our electoral infrastructure, and new electoral reforms and innovative mechanisms to further engage the public and encourage voting.

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On this episode, we welcome Dan Blair, former Chairman of the Postal Regulatory Commission, former Academy President and Academy Fellow, to discuss transparency and trust during the election season, the post office's role in supporting the election cycle, coordination at different levels of government, and recommendations for the postal service.

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On this episode, we welcome Valerie Lemmie, Former City Manager, Current Director of Exploratory Research at the Kettering Foundation, and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career path in public administration, lessons learned on the job including difficult leadership decisions, fostering a citizen-centered democracy, and maintaining a healthy democracy through citizen engagement.

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On this episode, we welcome Mike Van Milligen, City Manager of Dubuque, Iowa and Academy Fellow, to discuss how Dubuque is dealing with the pandemic fiscally, how this year will impact future budgets, and how congressional funding has impacted Dubuque.

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On this episode, we welcome Chris Morrill, Executive Director and CEO of The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on state and local budgets, especially in relation to school districts and revenue management, lessons learned during the 2008 fiscal crisis from his previous work in Savannah, GA and Roanoke, VA, and the modernization of budgeting.

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On this episode, we welcome Bill Hoagland, Senior Vice President at the Bi-Partisan Policy Center and Academy Fellow, to discuss the federal budget process today, restoring fiscal balance, and mechanisms to facilitate conversations between state and federal governments.

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On this episode, we welcome Scott Pattison, the Deputy Executive Director of the Multistate Tax Commission and Academy Fellow, to discuss the difference between the national deficit and national debt, the comparison between the current fiscal crisis and the 2008 financial crisis, engaging constituents with budgetary trade-offs, and advice for fiscal health after COVID-19.

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On this episode, we welcome Janine Davidson, President of Metropolitan State University of Denver and Academy Fellow, to discuss resilience planning, how colleges can adapt to COVID-19, and the future of the public workforce.

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On this episode, we welcome Pat Martel, West Coast Regional Director for the International City and County Management Association and Academy Fellow, to discuss California’s unique community resiliency challenges, the intersection of resiliency with the reopening from COVID-19, best practices in community resilience, building resilience across boundaries, and the complexity of resilient utility systems.

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On this special edition, we welcome Dan Chenok, Executive Director of the IBM Center for the Business of Government and Academy Fellow, to discuss utilizing technology and Artificial Intelligence to foster social equity and the Agile Government Center.

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On this episode, we welcome James Murley, Chief Resilience Officer for Miami-Dade County and Academy Fellow, to discuss unique resilience issues facing Miami-Dade County including planning for Hurricane Gonzalo and accounting for climate change, using community engagement to build county-wide strategy, applying lessons learned from the Zika virus to the COVID-19 pandemic, and modifications to resilience plans in the wake of the pandemic .

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On this special edition, we welcome Marcus Peacock, Chief Operating Officer at the Business Roundtable and Academy Fellow, to discuss how businesses commit to fostering social equity.

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On this episode, we welcome Sonal Shah, Founding Executive Director of the Beeck Center at Georgetown University, former policy advisor to Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and Academy Fellow, to discuss teaching communities best practices for building resilience, her experience on Mayor Buttigieg's presidential primary campaign, and the Beeck Center's practical approaches to teaching resilience.

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On this special edition, we welcome Danny Werfel, Managing Director for Boston Consulting Group's North American Public Sector Practice and Academy Fellow, to discuss accountability amidst the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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On this episode, we welcome David Grant, Founder of Potomac Ridge Consulting, long time government senior executive who retired from FEMA, and Academy Fellow, to discuss FEMA disaster response and mitigation, coordination during recovery, and understanding how the resilience function evolves over time.

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On this episode, we welcome Dr. Kirk Emerson, Professor of Practice in Collaborative Governance at the University of Arizona and Academy Fellow, to discuss achieving goals through collaborative governance, suitability of collaboration at different levels of government, its fostering of mutual accountability, and how we can strengthen collaboration.

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On this episode, we welcome Judge James Baker, Professor of Law and Director of the Institute for Security Policy and Law at the Syracuse University College of Law and Academy Fellow, to discuss the international and national security implications during COVID-19.

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On this episode, we welcome Lisa Danzig, Specialist Leader for Human Capital, Organizational Talent & Transformation at Deloitte Consulting LLP and Academy Fellow, to discuss connecting people to meaningful work after COVID-19.

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On this special edition, we welcome Charlene Frizzera, President and CEO of CF Health Advisors and Academy Fellow, to discuss disparities and inequities in the healthcare system.

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On this episode, we welcome John Hicks, State Budget Director for the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Academy Fellow, to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on state budgets.

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On this episode we welcome Beth Kellar, Deputy Executive Director of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the intergovernmental aspects of re-opening after COVID-19.

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On this episode, we welcome Lee Feldman, City Manager of Gainesville, Florida and Academy Fellow, to discuss COVID-19 social equity considerations and re-opening from the local perspective.

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On this special edition, we welcome Tracey Wareing Evans, President & CEO of American Public Human Services Association and Academy Fellow, to discuss building a more resilient and just society in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read her recent Op-ed "Public Administrators and the Imperative for Social Equity," here: https://www.napawash.org/grandchallenges/blog/public-administrators-and-the-imperative-for-social-equity

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On this episode, we welcome Dr. Courtney Phillips, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and Academy Fellow, to discuss COVID-19 social equity considerations and the Re-opening of Louisiana.

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On this episode, we welcome Susan T. Gooden, Dean of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the social equity implications of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and its intersections with the ongoing debate over police brutality and reform.

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On this episode, we welcome Dr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association and Academy Fellow, to discuss the public health system and related social equity issues during COVID-19.

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On the inaugural episode, we welcome guests Jeff Neal, chairman of the NAPA board of directors, and Joe Mitchell, NAPA Director of Strategic Initiatives and International Programs, to discuss the Academy’s mission, its current initiatives, and its role in the reopening after COVID-19.
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