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Standing Panel News Jan 5, 2016

Advice to New Appointees: How to Influence the Policy Agenda

Introduction A strong motivation for political appointees in coming to Washington is the opportunity to positively influence policy – to make a difference. Senior level appointees may bring the expectation of setting a …

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Standing Panel News Jan 3, 2016

Cultivating Four Key Government Constituencies: A Guide for New Political Appointees

Introduction Most political appointees come to Washington to serve in a programmatic role. They probably already are familiar with the policy orientations of key interest groups involved in that programmatic area. Howev…

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Standing Panel News Jan 2, 2016

To the Incoming Sub-Cabinet: You’ve Been Nominated, Confirmed, and Sworn in—But You Are New to Washington, Now What?

Introduction Congratulations! You have received a presidential appointment and have been confirmed by the United States Senate. While you may be an expert in a given field of public policy, that’s not enough. In additio…

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Standing Panel News Jan 1, 2016

Seven Rules for New Political Executives

Introduction Based on my experience as a Presidential appointee in the Carter Administration, I suggest the following rules for all new political executives: Rule One: Respect the career staff They know more than you …

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General News Jan 27, 2014

A Forum on Strategic Reviews

On behalf of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, the National Academy of Public Administration convened over 100 key stakeholders from Federal agencies, offices of inspectors general, the Government Accountability …

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General News Nov 14, 2013

Academy Inducts New Fellows

Washington, D.C.—The National Academy of Public Administration announced the induction of thirty-two individuals as Fellows during its Annual Fall Meeting, November 13-15, 2013. “I am very excited to welcome this new gr…

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Standing Panel News Jan 12, 2013

Memos to National Leaders Capstone

Overview The National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) and the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) launched this project to inform incoming national leaders about policy and management challenges fa…

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General News Dec 2, 2012

Winter 2012 Public Manager

Over the course of the Summer and Fall of 2012, the National Academy of Public Administration joined with the American Society for Public Administration to launch the "Memos to National Leaders" series. This project, an…

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