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Public Service Spotlight: Teri Takai May 29, 2023

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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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Solving Public Service Challenges in Local Government with Joe Adler (University of Baltimore) May 22, 2023

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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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Academy Studies: U.S. Coast Guard Academy's Cultural Competence and Admissions Process Assessment May 15, 2023

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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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View the Report on USCGA's Admissions Process
View the Report on USCGA's Cultural Competence.
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Public Service Challenges in the Federal Government with Max Stier (Partnership for Public Service) May 08, 2023

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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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Human Capital Challenges Facing City and County Governments with Peggy Merriss (GCCMA) May 01, 2023

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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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Guidance on Steps to Measure and Improve Organizational Health and Performance with John Kamensky Apr 24, 2023

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In this episode, we welcome John Kamensky, former 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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The Role of the Army Corps of Engineers in Environmental Management and Stewardship with Gen. Gerry Galloway (Army Corps of Engineers) Apr 17, 2023

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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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Protecting the Nation's Fish and Wildlife with Dr. Mamie Parker (Fmr. US Fish and Wildlife Service) Apr 10, 2023

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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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The Coast Guard's Role in Protecting Maritime Resources with Adm. Thad Allen (US Coast Guard) Apr 03, 2023

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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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MM Rewind: Recruiting and Retaining Talent in Public Service with Ventris Gibson Mar 27, 2023

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Originally Aired: May 30, 2022
On this episode, we welcome Ventris Gibson , 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.
View the US Mint's American Women Quarters Program
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