A Library Writer's Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

Articles accepted for submission are anticipated to be published in the Spring issue. We are committed to amplifying and highlighting lived experiences from these different perspectives as they relate to leadership and management.

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Leadership Management Communications 40

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MARCH 20, 2023

That's why a Philadelphia Inquirer article, " A new cafe at Kimmel is the first step to a better arts center ," by Peter Dobrin, the paper's classical music critic is so great. Note that the Inquirer is one of the only newspapers in North America that has an urban design writer, Inga Saffron, who is fabulous.

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Social Media Housing Economic Development Development 52

Decisions That Matter

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Jason Soza , Vice President, West at Government Sourcing Solutions reads from his article, "Embrace the 'Why?'" , where he discusses the importance of thinking critically and outside of the box to improve procurement. Jason served as the Chief Procurement Officer of Alaska to cap a 20-year career in public purchasing.

Government 40

Government 40

Decisions That Matter

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Jason Soza , Vice President, West at Government Sourcing Solutions reads from his article, "Embrace the 'Why?'" , where he discusses the importance of thinking critically and outside of the box to improve procurement. Jason served as the Chief Procurement Officer of Alaska to cap a 20-year career in public purchasing.

Government 40

Government 40

A Library Writer's Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The editors of Library Resources & Technical Services invite submissions on the topic of Open Access to celebrate the one year anniversary (OA-versery) of the journal moving to zero-embargo Open Access effective January 2023.

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Advocacy Communications Development Management 40

Summer Camp Programming

JANUARY 23, 2024

The inspiration for this article comes from Craig Huffman. Cooking with Cindy Consider a new specialized activity option that just might elevate the camp experience to new heights. “Cooking with Cindy” is a program that was introduced at a summer camp whose kitchen manager, Cindy, spearheaded.

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Management 244

Summer Camp Programming

JANUARY 20, 2024

This article was inspired by Amy McSheffrey and the wall they have in one of their rooms. The reflection wall in the image above would be a transformative addition to any camp environment. It can play a pivotal role in instilling a powerful lesson for your young campers.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 7, 2024

This article consolidates insights from around 100 senior leaders on five common dilemmas that complicate their ability to lead in the face of competing priorities.

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Management Leadership 138

Summer Camp Programming

JANUARY 5, 2023

In this article I’m going to add to those and include questions other camp professionals suggested. Back in 2012 I posted 15 of my favorite interview questions. If you have a favorite interview question, leave it in the comments. TELL US ABOUT YOU What is your favorite and least favorite thing about yourself? Are you […].

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

by Sarah Brown and Allegra Fullerton This quarter’s highlights collection showcases 3 recent articles on policy process theories that make important contributions to this area of policy research and theory development. In our first article, ‘Organisation, information processing, and policy… Continue reading →

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Development Regulations Public Policy 52

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 25, 2024

This article provides a data-driven look via charts to understand the implications. For almost two decades, labor markets across advanced economies have tightened—and the trend is set to continue.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

JULY 3, 2024

by Sarah Brown and Elizabeth Koebele All articles featured in this blog post are free to access until 31 October 2024 It’s that time of year again when course syllabi are updated with fresh research. We hope to make this… Continue reading →

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Public Policy Advocacy Public Health Public Service 98

Paul Cairney

AUGUST 9, 2024

This post summarises a new article by PoPP on the prospects of more effective government in the UK. We present a cautiously optimistic approach, explaining a major gap between government rhetoric and progress, but signalling the potential for many initiatives … Continue reading →

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Government Public Policy 86

A Library Writer's Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Business Reference in Academic Libraries Committee of BRASS is seeking articles for the next issue of its online publication Academic BRASS. Academic BRASS is a newsletter--not a journal--that publishes issue-based articles and information for the general and educational interest of BRASS members and academic business librarians.

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Outreach Education 40

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A new compendium explores European defense and security in the current geopolitical context, with articles on talent, supply chains, innovation, and climate change.

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Security Leadership Management 102

Careers in Government

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This article explores five key areas of this paradigm shift, why they are essential in today's leadership landscape, and provides reflective questions for leaders. The post The Shift in Leadership: It’s About Who They Are Being, Not Just What They Are Doing appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Leadership Government Education 110

Policy & Politics Journal blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

by Thomas Bolognesi, Eva Lieberherr and Manuel Fischer In our recent article published in Policy & Politics, we investigate the formation of policy preferences, which are critical in the policy process as they primarily drive policymakers’ choices and, consequently, policy… Continue reading →

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Management 65

FedTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As far back as 1996, when Phrack magazine published an article by the hacker Aleph One titled “Smashing The Stack For Fun And Profit,” the world has known about memory safety vulnerabilities and how malicious actors can exploit them. Some of these threats come from relatively new vectors such as Internet of Things devices.

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Security 122

NLC (National League of Cities)

MAY 28, 2024

This article and information is meant for educational purposes only. NLC does not provide nor intend to provide any legal advice to cities, towns and villages. Local leaders should consult with their general counsel when implementing local policies or engaging in litigation.

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Local Government Government Implementation Education 95

NLC (National League of Cities)

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Article by Pam Blumenthal, social science analyst, Office of Policy Development and Research at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and Sarah Schaefer, social science analyst, Office of Policy Development and Research at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Housing Coordinator Local Government Laws 115

NLC (National League of Cities)

APRIL 9, 2024

Why Entrepreneurship is a Pathway for Returning Citizens This blog is part of a series of articles and events to highlight Second Chance Awareness Month. People often seek entrepreneurship for its promise of financial stability, flexibility, and the possibility of creating opportunities for themselves and their community.

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Paul Cairney

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This post – based on this article – first appeared in UK in a Changing Europe. See also How can UK Government become more effective? Catherine Durose, John Boswell, Paul Cairney, Sarah Ayres, Ian C Elliott, Matt Flinders, Steve Martin, and … Continue reading →

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Government Public Policy 52

Policy & Politics Journal blog

JUNE 19, 2024

by Philipp Trein and Thenia Vagionaki In our article entitled, “Why policy failure is a prerequisite for innovation in the public sector,” we explore the relationship between policy failure and innovation within public governance.

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Public Sector Government Management 73

Policy & Politics Journal blog

JULY 10, 2024

In my recent article published in Policy & Politics, I explore this question… Continue reading → Public policy research is rife with questions about policymaking processes and outcomes. Yet, perhaps none as quintessential as – why do policy actors do what they do?

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Public Policy Government Advocacy 65

Policy & Politics Journal blog

JULY 17, 2024

In our recent article, published in Policy & Politics, we argue that individuals’ identification with social groups, and the emotions associated with these groups, can explain why… Continue reading → by Johanna Hornung and Nils C. Bandelow How do individuals form policy preferences?

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Public Policy Transportation 62

Paul Cairney

APRIL 21, 2024

This post summarises my article (in 2013) that reflected on the Scottish Parliament’s role and influence as a legislature after its first decade. After 25 years of devolution, how many of these points still ring true? The aim is to … Continue reading →

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

JUNE 12, 2024

by Iolanda Bianchi In my recent article published in Policy & Politics, I take a journey through the burgeoning phenomenon known as ‘new municipalism’, a movement that is rapidly gaining traction as a powerful catalyst for injecting a breath of… Continue reading →

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Management 68

Policy & Politics Journal blog

JUNE 26, 2024

by Nadège Carlier, David Aubin, and Stéphane Moyson In our recent article published in Policy & Politics as part of a special issue on Policy Learning: Types, Mechanisms and Effects, we researched the relative effects of diversity on collective learning… Continue reading →

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Government 62

Policy & Politics Journal blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Davies In our recently published article in Policy & Politics, we explore the context for local authorities in England that have been pushed to develop “resilience.” By Tania Arrieta and Jonathan S. This has been as a result of the… Continue reading →

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Local Government Management Government Development 68

Paul Cairney

JUNE 19, 2023

Dr Céline Mavrot, Dr Susanne Hadorn, and Professor Fritz Sager introduce the fifth article – ‘Blood, Sweat, and Cannabis: Real-World Policy Evaluation of Controversial Issues’ – published in the Journal of European Public Policy Special Issue ‘The Politics of Policy Analysis’. They reflect … Continue reading →

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Policy Analysis Public Policy 98

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

APRIL 2, 2024

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates. Items of interest related to CED in North Carolina: N.C.

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Social Media Economic Development Budgeting Development 88

GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

But the technology can serve as a handy digital assistant, if you can just figure out where it makes sense, notes a recent article from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Click here to read the full article. How highly paid are the people who perform this task? How capable is the AI of completing the task correctly? Favorite

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Management 97

GovLoop

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The tool “is able to basically ingest a million articles every day from around the world, to be able to do that in a couple hundred countries in over 100 languages and then immediately translate, synthesize, and give you a clear picture of what’s happening in the information space immediately,” Blinken said.

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Social Media Public Affairs Voting Translation 64

GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A survey of employees in 2021 provides some fuel for the current push to get employees back into the office, according to a recent article by the Society for Human Resource Management. The survey, conducted by Seyfarth at Work at the height of the pandemic, asked more than 500 employees what they missed most about being in the office.

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Management 59

A Library Writer's Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

The Business Reference in Academic Libraries Committee of BRASS is seeking articles for the next issue of its online publication, Academic BRASS. Academic BRASS is a newsletter--not a journal--that publishes issue-based articles and information for the general and educational interest of BRASS members and academic business librarians.

Outreach 40

Outreach Education 40

GovLoop

OCTOBER 20, 2023

. “Approaching someone above you in the professional hierarchy requires a delicate balance and a deep understanding of both the person and the situation,” writes Benjamin Laker in a recent article in MIT Sloan Management Review. ” To learn more, read the full article here. Photo by Mimi Thian on Unsplash Favorite

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