Management Matters Podcast
Where Policy Meets Practice, Public Administrators Who Make Government Work, and Work For All.
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243 episodes
The 2024 Presidential Election as a Stress Test for American Democracy
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 ...
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The 2024 Webb Lecture with Jennifer Rubin
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.Support the Podcas...
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How to Communicate about Good Government with Dr. Frank Luntz
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.Support the Podcast Today at:
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The Importance of Public Administration and Liberal Democracy with Rep. Jamie Raskin (Opening Staats Lecture from Academy 2024 Fall Meeting)
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 v...
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The Evolving Nature of Informal Policymaking with Melinda Ritchie
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...
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Practical Considerations of Making Government AI Ready with Alexis Bonnell
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 reg...
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Characteristics of a Transparent Government with Bob Westbrooks
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 h...
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Creating a Better Understanding of the Election System with Shannon Portillo
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 s...
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Performance Management and an Effective Government with Jonathan Womer
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 ...
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The Importance of Civic Engagement and Inclusion with Mindy Romero
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 engageme...
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Implications of International and Financial Markets on US Fiscal Health with Heath Tarbert
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...
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Defining Good Governance with John Koskinen
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 rela...
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CBO's Role in Measuring and Monitoring the Nation's Fiscal Health with Theresa Gullo
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 f...
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Intergovernmental Approaches to Homelessness with Rich Callahan and Katherine Willoughby
In this episode, we welcome Rich Callahan, Professor at the University of San Francisco and Academy Fellow, and Katherine Willoughby, Professor at the...
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Competence in Government with Janet Hale
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 includi...
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Enhancing Customer Experience with Martha Dorris
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 cu...
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How Communities can Finance Resilient Infrastructure with Shayne Kavanagh and Miles Murphy
In this episode, we welcome Shayne Kavanagh, Senior Manager of Research for the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and Academy Fellow, and
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How Public Health Programs Support Resilient Communities with Michelle Alletto
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, w...
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Building Resilient Communities with Elaine Duke
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 resil...
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Innovation in Public Governance and Engagement at the Local Level with Opal Mauldin-Jones
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 surroun...
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Lessons from the Recent FJC and Academy Report with Judge James Baker and Roger Kodat
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
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Engaging the Public to Form a More Perfect Union with David Adkins (The Council of State Governments)
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 ...
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How to Make Government Data More Useful with Joel Gurin
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 en...
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