Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Harry Lambright , Professor of Public Administration, International Affairs, and Political Science and the University of Syracuse and Academy Fellow,  to discuss management concepts learned from NASA, how environmental studies intersect with space policy, and how government can persist over many years to solve grand challenges.  Mentioned Books: Lambright, W., NASA...

In this episode, we welcome Mark Kim , Chief Executive Officer of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) and Academy Fellow,  to discuss the challenges of financing water systems, the importance of working across boundaries, and the need for sustainable water infrastructure.  Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko |...

In this episode, we welcome Cathy Bailey ,  Executive Director of Greater Cincinnati Waterworks and Academy Fellow, to discuss the need for awareness of water system services in communities, the effect of capital investment and affordability on the systems, and the different challenges between small, medium, and large water utility systems. Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-...

In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow JoAnne Speers to discuss her passion for local government and her career through the private and public sector. This conversation includes her views on addressing different issues through the League of California Cities and the importance of ethical decision making in the public sector. Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Mus...

In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow Dr. Karen Hardy , an internationally-recognized Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) expert and the creator of the 'Flip this Risk' book series and podcast, to discuss her career in ERM and the importance of understanding and addressing risk in public administration. Read the 'Flip this Risk' Book Series: https://www.amazon.com/Flip-This-R...

In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow Joel Spangenberg , Acting Director of the Selective Service System (SSS), to discuss SSS' mission to contribute to the nation's military forces, its potential to support other types of public service, and its transformation into a more agile agency.  The participation of Mr. Spangenberg, Acting Director of the Selective Service, in this National...

In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow Barbara Bovbjerg, Former Managing Director of Education, Workforce and Income Security at the Government Accountability Office, to discuss her task force's findings on labor policies and retirement security. This episode covers her task force's findings as well as the overall challenges of older workers and workers with physically challenging jo...

In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow Dr. Lisa Coleman , Senior Vice President for Global Inclusion and Strategic Innovation at New York University, to discuss what lies ahead for people evaluating their early careers and how the lessons of the recent past can inform the future of work.  Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Glusch...

In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow Joe Barela , Colorado's Executive Director of Labor and Employment, to discuss Colorado's workforce practices, including its workforce center, its skills-based hiring initiative, and the changes in the full ecosystem of employment.  Links: CDLE Employment Resources : access to job search engine, job fairs and events, Colorado Workforce Center lo...

In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellows, Kimberly Walton and Jeff Neal , to discuss their recent work on Federal Civil Service Reform. Topics include the challenges of performance management and hiring and ideas to modernize pay structures and staff structures.  Links: View the No Time To Wait Report Parts 1 and 2 View Proposals to Reform the Federal Civil Service Support the Podcast Today at:...

In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow and Panel Chair, Randy Lyon , and Deputy Project Director Mark Hertko to discuss the Academy's new study on the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Technology Innovation Partnership Directorate and the Panel's recommendations for NSF including: Collaborating within NSF on internal benchmarking, Developing a strategic workforce process, and...

In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace , President and CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation  to discuss best practices for states and locals to share information as well as protect it. The discussion includes questions: "What are the biggest challenges that state governments face with data security threats and privacy?" and "How can government...

In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow,  Shiro Gnanaselvam , CEO of Social Impact to discuss bringing DEI principles and effective management into large organizations, particularly those distributing aid on a global scale. The discussion includes questions: "What are the processes that allow these crucial aid groups to capitalize on good decisions, and prevent bad ones?" and "Ho...

In this episode of Management Matters we host part 8 of the Academy-GovExec TV  series on Artificial Intelligence featuring Academy Fellows, Jerry Mechling , Theresa Pardo , and Alan Shark ,  as well as Brenda Bannan, moderated by GovExec's George Jackson. Imagine the controversy some 40 years ago among engineering school faculty who expressed concern that the standard hand-held slide rule mi...

Amidst much talk about AI and its potential, its benefits, and how it will drive major change, there is also an universal recognition of the importance of security and cybersecurity issues. In a Biden Administration release on Advancing Responsible AI, the White House said “AI is one of the most powerful technologies of our time, with broad applications ... in order to seize the opportunities AI p...

In this episode of Management Matters we host part 6 of the Academy-GovExec TV  series on Artificial Intelligence featuring Academy Fellows, Dan Chenok and Amy-Edwards Holmes , and Virginia Huth, moderated by GovExec's George Jackson.  This episode focuses on the impact of AI on the internal operations of government itself and includes discussion on government rulemaking, regulations, and imp...

In this episode of Management Matters we host part 5 of the Academy-GovExec TV  series on Artificial Intelligence featuring Academy Fellows, Martha Dorris , Greg Giddens , and Jerry Mechling , moderated by GovExec's George Jackson.  This fifth episode focuses on how government can use AI to improve its communications and increase the public's trust in government. Support the Podcast Toda...

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:...

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...

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...

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: donate@napaw...

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: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com...

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: donate@napawash.org or...

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: donate@napawa...

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 S...