Perspectives of a Lifelong Learner
Back in October 2015, I presented a TED talk at the annual conference of the Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC). The topic was, “The Why of Public Service.” Facing an impressive crowd of some 200 young, up-and-coming local government professionals, I started the session by asking them to contemplate “why public service?” The... Continue Reading →
https://apolitical.co/solution_article/government-jobs-skills-list All of the skill sets highlighted by apolitical.co are invaluable. However, I would add an additional emphasis, a greater knowledge in civics. Even with the focus on techniques and technologies at the very center of public engagement, there still needs to be an intrinsic understanding of the relationship between government and the governed.... Continue Reading →
This outline includes a suggested list of skill sets and competencies for local government professionals. For beginners to seasoned veterans, this presentation was not meant to be comprehensive but serve as a reminder that there is a cummuative effect to intent, knowledge, application and experience. aspa-naspaa-presentation-11
L. Frank Baum’s children’s book metaphorically depicts how the colorized rules and customs of the Wonderful World of Oz seem incongruous, yet at the same time analogous, to the black and white world of Auntie Em. One could make the same comparison to today’s workforce. From the Millennials, Generation X and the Baby Boomers, to... Continue Reading →
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