Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood
National Academy of Public Administration
Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood brings together government and private sector leaders for in-depth conversations about the big issues impacting public service, government and more. A podcast of the National Academy of Public Administration.
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Apr 24, 2023 • 30min
Guidance on Steps to Measure and Improve Organizational Health and Performance with John Kamensky
In this episode, we welcome John Kamensky, former chair of the Academy's Executive Organizational Management Standing Panel and Academy Fellow, to discuss the new OMB guidance on Organizational Health and Performance, the Academy's work in this area, and advice for agencies moving forward on this guidance.Support the Podcast Today at:donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_
Apr 17, 2023 • 31min
The Role of the Army Corps of Engineers in Environmental Management and Stewardship with Gen. Gerry Galloway (Army Corps of Engineers)
In this episode, we welcome Gen. Gerry Galloway, Retired Brigadier General of the US Army, Emeritus Professor of Engineering at the University of Maryland College Park, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the Army Corps of Engineers' role in stewarding natural resources, how they convene and collaborate with all stakeholders, and how lessons learned from water resources can be applied to broader natural resource issues.Support the Podcast Today at:donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_
Apr 10, 2023 • 30min
Protecting the Nation's Fish and Wildlife with Dr. Mamie Parker (Fmr. US Fish and Wildlife Service)
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Mamie Parker, former Head of Fisheries and Assistant Director at the US Fish and Wildlife Service, current Consultant at Ecologix Group, and Academy Fellow, to discuss promoting women in STEM Careers, balancing management of natural resources with the needs of today and the future, and the complex network of partnerships needed to successfully steward these resources.Support the Podcast Today at:donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_
Apr 3, 2023 • 26min
The Coast Guard's Role in Protecting Maritime Resources with Adm. Thad Allen (US Coast Guard)
On this episode, we welcome Adm. Thad Allen, Former 23rd Commandant of the US Coast Guard, Senior Advisor at Hudson Analytics, and Academy Fellow, to discuss what the Coast Guard has learned about the sustainability of the marine environment, how climate change affects the Coast Guard's protection of fisheries, and how the Coast Guard works with many domestic and international partners to accomplish its missions.Support the Podcast Today at:donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_
Mar 27, 2023 • 33min
MM Rewind: Recruiting and Retaining Talent in Public Service with Ventris Gibson
Originally Aired: May 30, 2022On this episode, we welcome Ventris Gibson , Director of the US Mint and Academy Fellow, to discuss her experiences in the federal government and local government hiring space and best practices to recruit and retain public service employees.View the US Mint's American Women Quarters Program Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Mar 20, 2023 • 32min
Managing Competing Demands for Increasingly Scarce Water Resources with Ginger Lew (Cube Hydro Partners)
On this episode, we welcome Ginger Lew, Co-Founder of Cube Hydro Partners, Senior Advisor at I Squared Capital, and Academy Fellow, to discuss lessons learned from the private sector for managing water systems, the effect of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) on these systems, and how the US can find solutions through integration of governance.Support the Podcast Today at:donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_
Mar 13, 2023 • 32min
How City Managers can Solve Water System Challenges with Tom Carroll (City of Cambridge, Maryland)
On this episode, we welcome Tom Carroll, City Manager of Cambridge, Maryland and Academy Fellow, to discuss the challenges city managers face regarding water systems, the tradeoffs that must be made to solve these issues, and how the city can gain buy-in from the public.Support the Podcast Today at:donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_
Mar 6, 2023 • 30min
The Challenges of Managing Water Systems with Geoff Beckwith (Massachusetts Municipal Association)
On this episode, we welcome Geoff Beckwith, Executive Director and CEO of the Massachusetts Municipal Association and Academy Fellow, to discuss the relationship between local and state governments regarding water systems, the challenges of managing these systems, and the effect of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act dedicated funds toward water systems.Support the Podcast Today at:donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_
Feb 27, 2023 • 29min
Local Government 2030 with Kim Nelson (Univ. North Carolina) and Julia Novak (Raftelis)
On this episode, we welcome Kim Nelson, Professor of Public Administration and Government at UNC Chapel Hill and Academy Fellow, and Julia Novak, Executive VP for Management Consulting at Raftelis, to discuss the Local Government 2030 initiative and how local governments can solve some of the Grand Challenges.Support the Podcast Today at:donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_
Feb 20, 2023 • 34min
City Initiatives to Drive Meaningful Work with Clarence Anthony of the National League of Cities
On this episode, we welcome Clarence Anthony, Executive Director of the National League of Cities and Academy Fellow, to discuss the ecosystem of economic mobility and meaningful work, the innovations needed to transform cities after the pandemic, and new initiatives from cities across the country to grow the workforce.Links:CitiesSpeak PodcastSupport the Podcast Today at:donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_
