Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood

In this episode, we welcome Bob Westbrooks, former Inspector General and Academy Fellow, to discuss his work on transparency in Ukraine, why transparency resonates with the American public, and how agencies can balance transparency with security.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_FollowApple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastRSS Feed

In this episode, we welcome Shannon Portillo,  Director of the School of Public Affairs at Arizona State University and Academy Fellow, to discuss the mechanics of ASU's democracy lab, the safety and security of election officials, and encouraging voter participation. 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_FollowApple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastRSS Feed

In this episode, we welcome Jonathan Womer, Director of the Department of Administration for Rhode Island and Academy Fellow, to discuss tailoring performance management techniques to individual states, recommendations for engaging with communities, and how to keep government effective over the long term.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_FollowApple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastRSS Feed 

In this episode, we welcome Mindy Romero, Director and Founder of the Center for Inclusive Democracy (CID) at USC and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of representation in civic engagement and her expectations of voter information in the upcoming November election Learn more about CID's work here: 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_FollowApple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastRSS Feed 

In this episode, we welcome Heath Tarbert, Chief Legal Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs for Circle and Academy Fellow, to discuss the impacts of international markets on US fiscal health, the importance of education regarding the nation's fiscal debt, and emerging financial issues including digital currency.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_

In this episode, we welcome John Koskinen, Former Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of transparency and accountability, as well as how relationship-building can lead to more effective problem-solving. 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_

In this episode, we welcome Theresa Gullo, Former Director of Budget Analysis at the Congressional Budget Office Official and Academy Fellow, to discuss the CBO's role in supporting the nation's fiscal health, tradeoff scenarios to improve the debt situation, and what a new administration could do to better the US' financial position.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_

In this episode, we welcome Rich Callahan, Professor at the University of San Francisco and Academy Fellow, and Katherine Willoughby, Professor at the University of Georgia School of Public Administration and Academy Fellow, to discuss lessons learned from the Academy's Homelessness Working Group's recent report on the intergovernmental challenges of reducing homelessness. Read the report hereSupport 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_

In this episode, we welcome Janet Hale, former government official and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of competence in government and what it looked like at different departments including the Department of Homeland Security.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_

In this episode, we welcome Martha Dorris, Founder of Dorris Consulting International and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of efficient service delivery and best practices for enhancing customer experience.Links: Read Issue 84 of the Dorris Consulting International Citizen Service Newsletter  View the 2024 Service to the Citizen Award WinnersSupport 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_