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. Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko |...

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. Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea...

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. Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko |...

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.  Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko |...

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. Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0...

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. Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music...

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, Links: View the Academy's Call to Action Report Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko |...

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. Links: Register for the Fall Meeting Today! View the Arthur Flemming Award View the Future Shocks Series Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea...

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. Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by...

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. Links: EAC.gov Helpamericavote.gov Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative...

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 . Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko |...

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. Links: View the Report Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko |...

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. Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons...

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. Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad...

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. Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by...

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. Links: View FEMA's Strategic Plan Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko |...

In this episode, we welcome Steve Hagerty, Former 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.  Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by...

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. Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by...

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. Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or...

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. Links: Moving Atlanta Forward Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko |...

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. Links: Model City Charter 9th Edition Article: Cities in California are making systemic changes to advance racial equity Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko |...

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. Links: GFOA Rethinking Public Engagement GFOA: Rethinking Revenue Reports Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko |...

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. Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported...

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...

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. Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music...