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Strategic Foresight
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
Summary Perspective in planning is crucial to its success. The scope and time frame used to establish baselines affect the
Linking Foresight to Decision Making
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
How can strategic foresight be effectively linked to decision making in the federal executive branch? Strategic foresight can inform national
Working Capital Fund Symposium – January 2016
Working Capital Fund | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
On Thursday, January 14, the National Academy of Public Administration and Grant Thornton hosted a Symposium on the topic “Pulling
Progress Under Pressure: Shining Light on Leadership, Transformation Planning, and Positive Outcomes at the Veterans Benefits Administration
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
Background On April 8, 2013, the National Academy of Public Administration hosted the Veterans Benefits Administration’s (VBA) Under Secretary for
Drowning in Paperwork May Soon Be a Thing of the Past
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
Introduction Dysfunctional…burdensome…ineffective…onerous…duplicative. These are all words that have been used to describe the massive amount of paperwork required of a
Five Recommendations to New Political Executives on How to Effectively Use Auditors
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
Introduction After a long career as a financial statement auditor in the corporate sector, I accepted an opportunity to broaden
Re-Evaluating the C-Suite: The Role of CIO for a 21st Century Government*
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
Introduction One of the major tasks confronting all new political executives will be to make sure that they have the
What Is Strategic Foresight?
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
Introduction Does it make any sense for the government to think long term? We’ve done it before – think about
National Academy of Public Administration Announces Bipartisan Team of Senior Advisors to Oversee Presidential Transition 2016 Efforts
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) today announced that John Koskinen and William D. Ruckelshaus
Advice for New Political Executives: Three Questions to Ask your Chief Information Security Officer
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
Background If you have previously served in government, most of the job titles you encounter will be somewhat familiar. There
Questions to Ask About Your Tenured Workforce
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
Introduction As new executives come to Washington at the end of the Obama Administration and the start of the next
Bringing Strategic Foresight to the Fore
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
Introduction What is NAPA’s Strategic Foresight Panel planning to do? This isn’t the first time NAPA has addressed the topic
An Introduction to Shared Services
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
Background In preparing to govern and lead their agencies, new political appointees will be exposed to the term Shared Service
Practical Advice for Federal Executives Looking to Transition to a Shared Service Provider
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
Introduction This commentary offers practical guidance to political appointees whose agencies are interested in transitioning to a Shared Service Provider
Advice to Appointees: Three Conversations to Have Right Away
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
Introduction The list of people seeking an audience with newly appointed heads of federal agencies fills up quickly from the
Advice to New Appointees: How to Influence the Policy Agenda
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
Introduction A strong motivation for political appointees in coming to Washington is the opportunity to positively influence policy – to
What Every New Political Appointee Should Know
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
Introduction Over the next several months, the Obama Administration will put together their second term team, with many positions to
National Academy of Public Administration and ICF Release Federal Leaders Digital Insight Study
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
The Federal Leaders Digital Insight Study, conducted by the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) in collaboration with ICF
Cultivating Four Key Government Constituencies: A Guide for New Political Appointees
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
Introduction Most political appointees come to Washington to serve in a programmatic role. They probably already are familiar with the
To the Incoming Sub-Cabinet: You’ve Been Nominated, Confirmed, and Sworn in—But You Are New to Washington, Now What?
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
Introduction Congratulations! You have received a presidential appointment and have been confirmed by the United States Senate. While you may
Transition 2016
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
The Academy's Transition 2016 initiative is designed to advise the incoming 2016 Presidential Administration on effective management improvement initiatives; identifying
NAPAT16.org
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
Visit our new website, www.napat16.org, for updates on the Academy's Transition 2016 initiative. This site features information on the initiative
Seven Rules for New Political Executives
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2016
Introduction Based on my experience as a Presidential appointee in the Carter Administration, I suggest the following rules for all
National Academy of Public Administration Inducts 40 Leaders in Public Administration as New Fellows at Annual Fall Meeting
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2015
WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) today inducted 40 leaders in the field of public
National Academy of Public Administration Announces New Slate of 2015-2016 Board Officers
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2015
WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) today installed a new slate of officers for 2015-201
National Science Foundation: Use of Cooperative Agreements to Support Large Scale Investment in Research
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: None | Year: 2015
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Director and the National Science Board requested that the National Academy of Public Administration (the
Academy Launches Presidential Transition 2016 Initiative
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2015
This morning, the Academy launched its Transition 2016 initiative, which is designed to advise the incoming 2016 Presidential Administration on
2015 Fall Meeting
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2015
On December 3rd, 2015, the Academy held its Annual Fall Meeting at the Doubletree Hotel in Crystal City, VA. With
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Transforming Recruitment and Hiring Process
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: None | Year: 2015
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responsible for protecting America from health, safety and security threats, both
Advancing U.S. Agricultural Trade: Reorganizing the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: None | Year: 2015
The responsibilities of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have grown and evolved over time in response to changes
Increasing the Effectiveness of the Federal Role in Cybersecurity Education
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: None | Year: 2015
In 2014, the Center for Internet Security and Deloitte and Touche LLP engaged the National Academy of Public Administration to
National Academy of Public Administration - List of New Fellows October 8, 2015 National Academy of Public Administration Unveils New Report on Cybersecurity Education
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration today unveiled a new report, Increasing the Effectiveness of the Federal
Working Capital Fund Symposium – September 2015
Working Capital Fund | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2015
On Thursday, September 17, the National Academy of Public Administration and Grant Thornton hosted the initial Working Capital Fund Symposium
National Academy of Public Administration Releases Report On U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Telework Program
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) of the United States Department of Commerce should continue
Improving Program Management in the Federal Government
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: None | Year: 2015
In the spring of 2015, the Project Management Institute engaged the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) to develop
The United States Patent and Trademark Office: A Telework Internal Control and Program Review
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: None | Year: 2015
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) requested that the Academy review its telework program to ensure that management
Dan Blair Testifies on Human Capital Management Before Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2015
On May 20, 2015, Academy President and CEO Dan G. Blair testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
National Academy of Public Administration Launches Presidential Transition 2016 Initiative
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) today launched its Presidential Transition 2016 initiative, which is designed
New Perspectives on Human Capital Risk Management
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: None | Year: 2015
Human capital, specifically the risk posed by skills gaps in mission-critical occupations, continues to feature on the Government Accountability Office
Tom Davis and Martin Frost Book Signing
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2015
On April 29th, the Academy hosted former Congressmen Tom Davis (R-VA) and Martin Frost (D-TX) to speak about their new
The Academy and EY Bring Together Human Capital Risk Leaders
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2015
As part of the National Academy of Public Administration’s (the Academy) ongoing series on enterprise risk management, a panel of
Radio Interview with Roger Kodat about SSA Report
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2015
Academy Project Director Roger Kodat was interviewed on Federal News Radio about the recently released reporton Developing a Vision and
Political Appointee Project Commentaries
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2015
The Political Appointee Project, which the Academy launched in 2013, has been very successful to date and we anticipate it
Achieving and Sustaining Transformation at the U.S. Census Bureau
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: None | Year: 2015
The Census Bureau has initiated organizational changes intended to improve its ability to provide quality data while enabling it to
Evaluating Project Aim 2020: Preparing to Transform the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: None | Year: 2015
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has experienced significant changes over the last five years. NRC developed Project Aim 202
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of the Chief Financial Officer Organizational Assessment
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: None | Year: 2015
In the fall of 2014, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) engaged LinkVisum Consulting Group (LinkVisum) and
Fall Meeting Summary: How Will Government Adapt?
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: None | Year: 2015
The National Academy of Public Administration’s November 2014 annual meeting raised a number of key issues facing public administrators in
Independent Review of the Management Policies of the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: None | Year: 2015
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (P.L. 113-76) mandated an independent assessment of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division. The
Federal Leaders Digital Insight Study
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: None | Year: 2015
The Federal Leaders Digital Insight Study, conducted by the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) in collaboration with ICF
Academy Honors Don Wortman
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2014
The National Academy of Public Administration honored Albuquerque resident, Don I. Wortman on November 12th by naming its Executive Board