Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood

• Have We Tried Asking Americans What They Want From Government? With Academy Fellow Loren DeJonge Schulman

  In this episode of Management Matters, host James-Christian Blockwood delves into public governance and the challenges posed by declining trust in democratic institutions. Joined by Loren DeJonge Schulman, an expert in national security, public service reform, and organizational strategy, the discussion centers on the importance of being outcome-focused and engaging communities to improve government efficacy. Schulman shares insights from her diverse career and what could be next in the best of all worlds. Explore the role of future-oriented thinking in shaping effective public administration with us.00:00 Introduction: Trust in Government00:33 Exploring Governance and Innovation00:51 Guest Introduction: Lauren De Young Schulman01:13 Diving into Public Governance01:53 Challenges in Public Administration04:40 The Importance of Community Engagement07:01 Skills and Expectations in Public Service09:11 Reimagining Government Structures20:01 Current Federal Policies and Implications23:33 Advice for Public AdministratorsManagement Matters is a presentation of the National Academy of Public Administration produced by Lizzie Alwan and Matt Hampton and edited by Matt Hampton. Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190Episode music: Hope by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comFollow us on YouTube for clips and more: @NAPAWASH_YT

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• Reimagining Government with Dan Chenok of IBM Center for the Business of Government and Phillip Howard of Common Good

  We may be in an incredibly important moment for reimagining and reinventing  what government can be. On this week's episode of Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood, we talk to Academy Fellow Dan Chenok, Executive Director of the IBM Center for the Business of Government, and Phillip Howard, Founder and Chair of Common Good, about some of the possibilities of this consequential moment for government. Management Matters is a presentation of the National Academy of Public Administration produced by Lizzie Alwan and Matt Hampton and edited by Matt Hampton. Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190Episode music: Hope by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comFollow us on YouTube for clips and more: @NAPAWASH_YT

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• How Do We Modernize The Federal Workforce? with Fellows Angela Bailey and Jeffrey Neal

  Academy Fellows Angela Bailey and Jeffrey Neal, former Chief Human Capital Officers at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, talk about tough problems and forward-looking solutions on this episode of Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood. What makes for a good workforce leader? How can we create a government workforce that's built for the 21st Century and beyond? Find out this week!Management Matters is a presentation of the National Academy of Public Administration produced by Lizzie Alwan and Matt Hampton and edited by Matt Hampton. Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190Episode music: Hope by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comFollow us on YouTube for clips and more: @NAPAWASH_YT

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• Adaptation, Mitigation & Resilience: The Role of Public Administration in Addressing Climate Change with Jim Murley and Dr. Heidi Roop

  In this episode of 'Management Matters,' host James-Christian Blockwood explores how communities can adapt to a changing environment. Guests Jim Murley, Academy Fellow and former Chief Resilience Officer for Miami-Dade County, and Dr. Heidi Roop, Director of the University of Minnesota's Climate Adaptation Partnership, discuss the distinctions between adaptation, resilience, and mitigation. They also emphasize the importance of local government, individual preparedness, and effective coordination among agencies to tackle climate challenges. Our guests underscore the need for actionable science and strategic policies to help build resilient communities.Management Matters is a presentation of the National Academy of Public Administration produced by Lizzie Alwan and Matt Hampton and edited by Matt Hampton. Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190Episode music: Hope by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comFollow us on YouTube for clips and more: @NAPAWASH_YT

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• It's More than Just Buying: The Hidden World of Procurement with Angela Shell and David Gragan

  What do procurement specialists really do? How does the practice fit into the function of modern government operations? Academy Fellow David Gragan, former Chief Strategic Operations Officer at the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), and Angela Shell, Chief Procurement Officer of the California Department of General Services, help us demystify the world of procurement. With everything from emergency management to the construction of roads, schools, and hospitals, you'd be surprised how much requires a procurement specialist, and these experts are here to tell us why. Management Matters is a presentation of the National Academy of Public Administration produced by Lizzie Alwan and Matt Hampton and edited by Matt Hampton. Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190Episode music: Hope by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comFollow us on YouTube for clips and more: @NAPAWASH_YT

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