Connect Individuals to Meaningful Work
As we have begun a new fiscal year for the Federal Government and closed the books on Fiscal Year 2022, we can look back at the urgency that impacted activities in the month of September.
End of Year Projects to Set Agencies Up for Success in the New Year
As we have begun a new fiscal year for the Federal Government and closed the books on Fiscal Year 2022, we can look back at the urgency that impacted activities in the month of September.
Grand Challenges in Public Administration
In the information age, new challenges have emerged, and government demands have increased, and over the next decade, all sectors must address a series of critical issues.
The Highs and Lows of the Square One Exploration
As we take on new research initiatives at the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy), an initial step in gaining a strong understanding of the organization, is in essence going back to square one.
An Epigram in Consistency and Thoughtful Communication
The National Academy of Public Administration’s work allows for the exploration of organizational dynamics that impact team morale in many ways and with a variety of teams or group affiliations.
Discussing Infrastructure Workforce Strategies
The National Academy of Public Administration presents a discussion of effective practices to meet the significant challenge of finding and training workers to execute critical infrastructure projects.
How Will the Federal Workforce Approach the Work in 2022?
As we think about what we hope for 2022 and the changes we would like to see, most of the opportunities for improvement in the federal workforce center on the how as opposed to the what..
Champion Those Who Inspire and Inform: the Academy's Fellows and Talented Federal Employees
The National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) has nearly 1,000 Fellows who provide thought leadership to help government leaders solve their most critical management challenges. The Academy is also fortunate to encounter so many committed, highly talented federal employees through their research.
So, What Comes Next?
As we at the National Academy of Public Administration think about how to safely and productively “return to work” we have been struck by the complexity of the decision and potential next steps.
Future of the Federal Workforce and Workplace in the Post-Pandemic Era
On July 15, 2021, the National Academy of Public Administration will present the second in two-part series on the future of the Federal workplace.
20th Annual Social Equity Leadership Conference
Join the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) for the 20th Annual Social Equity Leadership Conference this June 9-11! This year's theme is "Fostering Social Equity: Innovation and Change" signifying an emphasis on developing and promoting concrete actions with lasting impact.
A Theory of Change: Connecting Civic Culture and Governance
Join us for the first in our four-part series on Public Governance and Engagement, bringing together NAPA’s Grand Challenges Work and the recent AAA&S report, Our Common Purpose: Reinventing American Democracy for the 21st Century which was the product of a two-year bipartisan Commission on the Practice of Democratic Citizenship to study political and civic life around the country.
There is No End to the Ways to Serve
In preparing for Public Service Recognition Week, it is evident that just as the public service can play many different roles, so can members of the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy). An average day in the life of an Academy member is quite varied and illustrates how so many individuals contribute to making government work.
NAPA Releases Independent OPM Assessment
The National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) released a study report addressing the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) responsibilities toward the federal workforce and effectiveness in executing those responsibilities. As the previous administration attempted to merge OPM with other executive personnel offices, Congress directed OPM to contract with NAPA to conduct a comprehensive and independent study of the office’s functions.
Cheers to an Engaging Year
Looking back at the past year and looking forward into 2021, the National Academy of Public Administration* (the Academy) is focused on increasing engagement. Engagement is a critical component of our success, whether it is engaging Academy Fellows and stakeholders in thoughtful discussions about addressing the 12 Grand Challenges in Public Administration or, in our studies, engaging our client agency to identify successful paths forward, or engaging our own workforce.
2020 Virtual Academy Fall Meeting
The need for government to operate more efficiently at every level has never been more critical than it is today. The National Academy of Public Administration’s ability to meet this challenge by independently investigating and developing solutions for governance issues derives from the experience and expertise of our over 900 Fellows. The Academy’s Fall Meeting is the only time all Fellows are invited to get together, share best practices, learn from one another, and address critical issues of good governance.
At the Intersection of Science and Governance
As the country responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, we see many examples of the need to coordinate the activities of the scientists and technologists on the front lines of virus response with those of the public administrators charged with protecting and supporting the public. Government leaders are sharing their success stories - not because they are deeply experienced in epidemiology or medicine, but because they have implemented effective strategies for managing resources and making sound, data-informed decisions.