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General News Jul 13, 2025

Leading through Change: A White Paper Series on Leadership, Reorganization, and Return to Office

The Academy has existed for nearly 60 years, and most are familiar with the studies and assessments we do for Congress - but we also do quick-turnaround analysis and provide solutions. The Academy is providing this White…

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General News Jun 17, 2025

Personal reflections from the 2025 SELC

Michael Jacobson is Chair of the Standing Panel of Social Equity in Governance "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice" - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. When I assumed the Chair of the Standing P…

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General News Jun 13, 2025

SELC 2025: A Gathering Rooted in Courage, Leadership, and Dialogue

If I had to be brief, I would sum up SELC 2025 in one word: Hope. This year’s Social Equity Leadership Conference (SELC) was more than a convening—it was a call to action, a moment of reflection, and a blueprint for the …

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General News May 30, 2025

Announcing the Academy White Paper Series

Leading Through Change With multiple executive orders focused on reducing the functions and size of the federal workforce and the Department of Government Efficiency’s ongoing efforts to streamline government operations …

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General News May 13, 2025

Who Moved My Government? Navigating Change in Public Administration

Who Moved My Government? Navigating Change in Public Administration On May 6, 2025, Leadership Connect and the National Academy of Public Administration brought together a powerhouse panel of experts for a timely discus…

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General News May 1, 2025

Program Integrity Lessons from the Public Health Emergency for Today’s Risks: Lessons Learned & Implications for the Future

The Public Health Emergency (PHE) disrupted the course of daily activities for the nation. The provision and manner in which medical services were provided—including to Medicare and Medicaid populations—changed from almo…

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General News Mar 31, 2025

The High Risk Report and How Government Can Coordinate to Better Serve Everyone

by J. Christopher Mihm, Former Managing Director of Strategic Issues at the U.S. Government Accountability Office In late February, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its biennial High Risk report. …

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General News Mar 28, 2025

Procurement Reform: How can we shape this vital system for the better?

By David Gragan and Jason Whetsell Finally, we have the opportunity to make comprehensive procurement reforms. Decisions made in the next few weeks will likely shape the system for decades. This creates an ideal opportu…

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General News Mar 26, 2025

Public Sector Leadership: Helping Communities Adapt to a New Era

By David Bray, PhD - Chair of the Accelerator & Distinguished Fellow, Stimson Center Since its establishment in 1979, the Senior Executive Service (SES) has experienced a consistent set of pressures that impacts our…

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Standing Panel News Mar 17, 2025

The Unsung Heroes: How Public Servants Enable Critical Services for Citizens

By Martha Dorris, Founder of DCI and President of the Public Service Leadership Academy From the moment we are born to the day we retire, government services play a vital role in our lives. Whether it’s receiving a Socia…

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General News Mar 14, 2025

Building Trust in Government pt 3: What Public Administrators Can Do to Improve Trust in Government 

by Amanda Mullan The American people report that government institutions are not serving them effectively. Substantive improvements to government operations are required to achieve results that matter to people and to r…

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General News Feb 28, 2025

Building Trust in Government: Strategic Approaches for Public Administration

Author: Amanda Mullan In survey after survey, most American respondents report low and declining levels of trust in their government. The American people say they are not getting the government that they pay for and see …

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