Like a Fish in Water: An Essay on the Benefits of Government That Nobody Notices
In this paper Kelman discusses the role and importance of government in our society today. Debates over the role of government — often phrased as “big government” vs.
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Dishonesty and Selection into Public Service in India
What is the Impact of the NIMS Mandate?
As a consequence of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the US Homeland Security Act of 2002 mandated the creation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to be the standard method fo
Historians Shouldn’t Be Pundits
Donald Trump might be disastrous for most Americans and a danger to the world, but he has been a boon to historians.
Leadership on the Line: Staying Alive through the Dangers of Change
When you belong to the organization or community that you are trying to lead, you are part of the problem.
Smarter Laws, Better Bureaucrats
This article examines past research about reforming public sector management and encourages adopting a new form of accountability: one based on desired outcomes instead of limited and prescriptive inp
The New City O/S: The Power of Open, Collaborative, and Distributed Governance
Leadership in Routine Emergencies and Crises: The Deepwater Horizon Incident
Leadership in emergencies is a crucial element of becoming a high-performing Coast Guard officer.
Coordination in Crises: Implementation of the National Incident Management System by Surface Transportation Agencies
For more than a decade, the National Incident Management System (NIMS) has served in the United States as the mandated framework for coordinated organization, operational command, and implementation o
The Budget, Diplomacy and Development
Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Engel, members of the committee, thank you for this invitation to testify today on the future of American diplomacy, our development efforts and the 2018 budget.
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