Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood

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Managing Competing Demands for Increasingly Scarce Water Resources with Ginger Lew (Cube Hydro Partners) Mar 20, 2023

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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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How City Managers can Solve Water System Challenges with Tom Carroll (City of Cambridge, Maryland) Mar 13, 2023

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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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The Challenges of Managing Water Systems with Geoff Beckwith (Massachusetts Municipal Association) Mar 06, 2023

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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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Local Government 2030 with Kim Nelson (Univ. North Carolina) and Julia Novak (Raftelis) Feb 27, 2023

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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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City Initiatives to Drive Meaningful Work with Clarence Anthony of the National League of Cities Feb 20, 2023

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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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Skill Based Hiring in the Workforce with Beth Cobert from the Markle Foundation Feb 13, 2023

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On this episode, we welcome Beth Cobert, Acting President 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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Meaningful Work: The Intersection of Academia and Policy with Ed Montgomery Feb 06, 2023

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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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The Intersection of Cybersecurity, Data Security, and Individual Privacy with Bobbie Stempfley from Dell Technologies Jan 30, 2023

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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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Governance Structures around Data and the Importance of Data during COVID with Beth Blauer of Johns Hopkins University Jan 23, 2023

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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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Academy Report: State Regulatory Compliance, Lessons Learned from COVID with Neil Kerwin Jan 16, 2023

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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.
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