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A Playbook for Organizational Health with John Kamensky, Joe Mitchell, and Amanda Mullan Dec 16, 2024

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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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Strengthening Organizational Health and Performance in Government (2018)
Office of Management and Budget: Strengthening Organizational Health and Performance in Government (2024)

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The 2024 Presidential Election as a Stress Test for American Democracy Dec 09, 2024

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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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The 2024 Webb Lecture with Jennifer Rubin Dec 02, 2024

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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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How to Communicate about Good Government with Dr. Frank Luntz Nov 25, 2024

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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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The Importance of Public Administration and Liberal Democracy with Rep. Jamie Raskin (Opening Staats Lecture from Academy 2024 Fall Meeting) Nov 18, 2024

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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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The Evolving Nature of Informal Policymaking with Melinda Ritchie Nov 11, 2024

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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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Practical Considerations of Making Government AI Ready with Alexis Bonnell Nov 04, 2024

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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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Characteristics of a Transparent Government with Bob Westbrooks Oct 28, 2024

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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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Creating a Better Understanding of the Election System with Shannon Portillo Oct 21, 2024

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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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Performance Management and an Effective Government with Jonathan Womer Oct 14, 2024

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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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