Dispute Resolution: Public Private Partnerships

Dispute Resolution: Public Private Partnerships

Dispute resolution is one of the most critical features within P3s because it facilitates a method of resolving any conflict within the partnership or the project. It also ensures that the project will move forward in a practical and efficient manner. P3s include many...

Electoral System: UK & U.S.

Electoral System: UK & U.S.

It’s an exciting time for government. There’s a Presidential election next year in the US, and the UK will choose its Prime Minister in May, just a few months from now. But how we choose our leaders differs by country – and ultimately influences the result, our...

Run for Your Life

Run for Your Life

I have been a runner now for over 30 years at a level that many people can probably identify with. I will never be in danger of troubling the elite participants in any race but, at times of consistent training, I can put in a performance that many runners would be...

Organizational Policy in Local Government

Organizational Policy in Local Government

Administrators and managers typically author and publish organizational policies, rules, and standards.  But when it comes to actually defining those standards, and the meaning and purpose of those rules, the leaders of the organization will develop common...

Know Your Career Path, Know Yourself

Know Your Career Path, Know Yourself

Exploring potential careers is often a task laden with both anxiety and uncertainty. Let's face it, when you're not quite sure what it is that you want to do, you might feel the pressure to just "pick something." When developing career goals, most people make...

Interview Experiences: Embrace Them All

Interview Experiences: Embrace Them All

A few months ago, I interviewed for a position with a local city I was more excited about than I would like to admit. While I knew I did not have the education and experience needed to be a fully qualified candidate, I thought I still had a chance given I knew every...

Culture Change: Teach an Old Dog New Tricks

Culture Change: Teach an Old Dog New Tricks

Today more than ever, customers - taxpayers - expect more from their municipal, county, state, and federal government service providers. They expect accurate information and quality services delivered by staff members who enjoy serving their customers. Old systems and...

Body Language Mistakes in a Job Interview

Body Language Mistakes in a Job Interview

Knowingly or unknowingly, due to excitement or nervousness, a job applicant tends to overlook certain habits that can turn up to be a major factor in job selection or rejection. Body language plays a crucial role in important situations like a job interview. Just...

Performance Issues in the Workplace

Performance Issues in the Workplace

Joe had always been a strong performer, but in his new role he really seemed to be slacking off. His boss, Hannah has tried to coach him, but he’s not improving. It’s not helping that he gets so defensive. She’s starting to think she made the wrong selection. It’s...

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