Speaking Out in the Workplace

R Scott Oswald

Public sector employees do not check the constitutional right of free speech at the door when they enter public service. According to the Supreme Court, a public employer cannot infringe on constitutionally protected rights as a condition of employment. In the course of... More »

Upskilling the American Workforce

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Ann Pace

On June 8, President Obama visited Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia, to announce a major expansion of Skills for America's Future, an initiative that focuses on training and developing the skills of America's workforce through the collaborativ... More »

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Growing a Stronger Workforce

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Sheila Murphy

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) has presented countless opportunities for organizational, business, education, and community renewal nationwide. Workforce development represents a particularly vital area of growth for the refinement of human ca... More »

Cultivating Imagination in Public Management

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Mick Mortlock

On Christmas Day 2009, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab boarded Northwest Flight 253 with explosives inside his shorts. Fortunately, he was unable to get his makeshift detonator to function. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DH... More »

Strategic Procurement Training in San Diego

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Carrie Hoff

During my morning stops at Starbucks to buy a latte, Ive observed how this company launches new products, flavors, and drinks with cohesion. New drinks are not launched in isolation; staff members are quick to recommend the late... More »