Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood

On this episode, we welcome Ed DeSeve, Coordinator of the Academy's Agile Government Center, to discuss his new report, The Future of Agile Government, and how agile principles can apply to the development and implementation of government policies, regulations, and programs.Links: The Future of Agile GovernmentThe Agile Government CenterSupport 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_

On this episode, we welcome General William Walker, Sergeant at Arms for the U.S. House of Representatives and former defense and intelligence official, to discuss his career in public service, how effective public administration practices help secure the nation, and how the U.S. can address current and future threats to the homeland. 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_

Originally Aired on January 4, 2021On this episode, we welcome Jane Lute, CEO of Sicpa North America, former Deputy Secretary of DHS and Academy Fellow, to discuss the value of American engagement in global affairs, how the U.S. can work with other governments and NGOs to advance its national interests, and today's international cybersecurity threat environment.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

On this episode, we welcome Susan Schwab, Former United States Trade Representative for George Bush (43) and Academy Fellow, to discuss how trade influences policy, the importance of interagency collaboration in a trade policy, and how we can progress toward our country's goals through trade.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_US

On this episode, we welcome Loren DeJonge Schulman, Vice President of the Partnership for Public Service and Academy Fellow, to discuss her public service journey in the national security realm, how networks can help government meet the security challenges of our time, and how the government can build trust with the public through transparency of its decisions.Check out Loren's podcast, "Profiles in Public Service."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_US

On this episode, we welcome Stephen Hamill, Chair of the Academy’s Development Committee and Academy Fellow, to discuss the Academy's new engagements and the benefits of giving to the Academy.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_US

On this episode, we welcome Angela Hanks, Chief of Programs at Demos, to discuss the Academy's Grand Challenge of "Connecting Individuals to Meaningful Work." This podcast is an excerpt from the Academy's Fall Meeting Webb Lecture, which featured a conversation between Management Matters host, Terry Gerton, and Angela. View Content from the Academy's Fall MeetingSupport 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_US

This is a NCSL Hosted EpisodeHost Tim Storey, CEO of NCSL and Academy Fellow, sits down with Terry Gerton, president and CEO of the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), to discuss the critical role of those who work in government service.Gerton explains the important role expert public administrators play in roles such as handling federal grants and ensuring the money is spent responsibly. She also discussed the formation of NAPA, and why Congress gave it a charter to gather the best information and practices for managing the work of government. Gerton and Storey also discussed the challenge of attracting young people to public service and the path that took her from West Point to her current role. Links:View the NCSL podcast, "The Inside Storey with Tim Storey"Support the NAPA 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_US

On this episode, we welcome Thelma Harris,  President & CEO of Hite Consulting, Inc., Expert Advisory Group member of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Comprehensive Equity Assessment, and Academy Fellow, to discuss general practices for DEI&A, the challenges and opportunities of the study, and the study's recommendations.Links:Academy Study on the Montgomery Fire and Rescue ServiceSupport 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_US

Originally Aired: November 23, 2020On this episode, we welcome Doug Robinson,  Executive Director for National Association of State Chief Information Officers and Academy Fellow, to discuss the roles and responsibilities of different chief officers in technology, the acceleration of AI tools as a result of the pandemic, and the challenges states face when deploying tools that use AI.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