

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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Jul 8, 2024 • 34min
How to Make Government Data More Useful with Joel Gurin
In this episode, we welcome Joel Gurin, President and Founder of the Center for Open Data Enterprise (CODE) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of open data and how it can be used to enable more effective governance. Links:Mapping Racial Equity: From Data to Communitieshttps://www.opendataenterprise.org/ 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_

Jul 1, 2024 • 30min
Strengthening Democracy through Accountability with Dr. Chris Koliba
In this episode, we welcome Chris Koliba, Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas School of Public Affairs and Administration and Academy Fellow, to discuss liberal democratic accountability standards, inclusive governance, and ways to strengthen democracy in today's environment. Links:Read: Liberal democratic accountability standards and public administration 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_

Jun 24, 2024 • 32min
The role of HBCUs in addressing DEIAB with Tony Allen
In this episode, we welcome Tony Allen, President of Delaware State University, to discuss how HBCUs play a pivotal role in achieving social equity and racial justice. 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_

Jun 17, 2024 • 29min
The Intersection of DEI and Economic Opportunity with Dr. Margaret Simms
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Margaret Simms, Non Resident Fellow at the Urban Institute and Academy Fellow, to discuss advancing opportunities for communities, increasing the understanding of DEI, and how to start improving racial justice. 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_

Jun 10, 2024 • 30min
2024 SELC Preview: Achieving Equity with Mohamad Alkadry
In this episode, we welcome Mohamad Alkadry, Professor of Public Policy at the University of Connecticut and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of striving towards equity. Register and learn more about the 2024 SELC 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_

Jun 3, 2024 • 35min
200th Episode!!! The Future of the Academy with Janet Weiss
In this episode, we welcome Janet Weiss, Chair of the Academy's Board and Academy Fellow, to discuss the future of 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_

May 27, 2024 • 32min
The Challenges of Human Service Delivery with Tracy Wareing Evans
In this episode, we welcome Tracy Wareing Evans, former CEO and President of the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the challenges facing the public workforce responsible for delivering human services. 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_

May 20, 2024 • 30min
Challenges Facing Civil Service at the State Level with Bill Leighty (VCU)
In this episode, we welcome Bill Leighty, Senior Strategic Advisor to the Dean of the L Douglas Wilder School of Public and Government Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University and Academy Fellow, to discuss recruitment and retainment of civil servants at the state level, the importance of internship and outreach programs, and the skillsets the incoming workforce needs.Link:Book--Capital SecretsSupport 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_

May 13, 2024 • 33min
Modernizing the Public Service with Dan Chenok
In this episode, we welcome Dan Chenok, Executive Director of the IBM Center of the Business of Government and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of public and private sector collaboration and ways to address the challenges facing public service today. Additionally, learn more about the IBM/NAPA Future Shocks series 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_

May 6, 2024 • 30min
Advancing Public Service through Public Servants with Sara Mogulescu (Volker Alliance)
In this episode, we welcome Sara Mogulescu, President of the Volker Alliance and Academy Fellow, to discuss the pipelines to public service, the challenges of federal recruiting, and the role of public service in democracy.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_