Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood

On this episode, we welcome Theresa Pardo, Associate Vice President for Research with responsibility for the institutes, centers, and laboratories at the University of Albany State University of New York and Academy Fellow, to discuss how digital tools and government help policy outcomes, building trust with constituents, and the advantages of digital tools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Referenced Links:The call to action for cyber security governance produced with CIS, NGA and NCSL:https://www.ctg.albany.edu/media/pubs/pdfs/managing_cyber_threats_through_effective_governance.pdfThe edited volume released by the smart cities, smart government research practice consortium: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030610326Products from the differential impacts of covid-19 in NYS project produced by UAlbany on behalf of NY’s Governor Cuomo. Final Report:https://www.albany.edu/communicationsmarketing/covid-19-documents/Differential-Impacts-of-COVID-19-NYS%20-%20June-2021%5b2%5d.pdfIssue Brief:https://www.albany.edu/communicationsmarketing/covid-19-documents/Racial%20Disparities%20in%20COVID-19%20Bonus%20Briefing%20Paper%5b2%5d.pdfA white paper on vaccine hesitancy:https://www.albany.edu/communicationsmarketing/covid-19-documents/COVID-19-Vaccine-Hesitancy-White-Paper-121620.pdfMusic 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 David Warm, Executive Director of the Mid-America Regional Council  and Academy Fellow, to discuss agile governance, the Council's role in merging consensus, and increasing capacity to deliver services. 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 Tina Nabatchi, Joseph A Strasser endowed professor of public administration, professor of public administration at the Maxwell School of International Affairs, Director of the Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict and Negotiation, and Academy Fellow, to discuss her research on emerging models of public governance and engagement as well as conflict resolution.Links: Participedia.netMusic 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 John Kamensky, Emeritus Senior fellow at the IBM Center for the business of government and Academy Fellow, to discuss how the federal government can capitalize on a variety of new approaches to public governance.Mentioned Reports:NAPA Election 2020 Develop New Approaches to Public GovernanceGovernment Reform: Lessons from the Past for Actions in the Future by Dan Chenok and John Kamensky The Next Government of the United States: Challenges for Performance in the 21st Century, by Don Kettl A Manager’s Guide for Choosing and Using Collaborative Networks, by Brint Milward and Keith Provan Implementing Cross-Agency Collaboration: A Guide for Federal Managers, by Jane Fountain Cross-Agency Collaboration: A Case Study of Cross-Agency Priority Goals, by John Kamensky Federal Grants Management: Improving Outcomes by Shelley H. Metzenbaum 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 Stan Soloway,  President and Founder of Celero Strategies and Academy Fellow, to discuss how the federal government can address the issue of racial wealth inequity through its procurement practices.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 Gail Christopher,  Executive Director of the National Collaborative of Health Equity and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career in public administration and how social equity affects public health.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 Sharon Sayles-Belton, Vice President of Community Relations and Government Affairs of Thomas Reuters, Former Mayor of Minneapolis,  and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career in public administration and the different ways a city can foster an equitable society.Download the Caleb App Now!!iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/caleb/id1566427088 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.caleb  The Law Enforcement Community: A Network of Support for Lasting ChangeThursday, June 17, 2021 | 2:00 Pm EDTThe Law Enforcement Museum  tells the story of how law enforcement is evolving and how the community of support for law enforcement has grown to include organizations dedicated to its success. Event Registration: https://lawenforcementmuseum.org/events/ 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 Michael Massiah, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Academy Fellow, to discuss his career at the Port Authority, its plan to foster social equity, and the challenges and progress he has seen so far. Register for the 2021 Social Equity Leadership ConferenceMusic 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 Academy Fellow,  Ambassador Joseph Westphal, to discuss his career in public administration including his roles at the Department of Defense, the U.S. Congress, and at the State Department as Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.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 Academy Fellow, Dr. Robert Lightfoot, to discuss his career in public administration from Engineer to Acting Administrator at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).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