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Academic podcasts

This blog post was stimulated by a discussion I had recently on Twitter and LinkedIn about academic podcasts. For some time now I’ve been a big fan of the Academics of PA podcast. This is a podcast hosted by Bruce McDonald (North Carolina State University), Josie Schafer (University of Nebraska Omaha) and Will Hatcher (Augusta…
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Organisational Learning and Change in a Public Sector Context

Brief summary of my research on organisational learning and change.
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Some links and research on teaching of public administration

The history of UK Public Administration.
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Public Administration Revival!

Northumbria University have launched a new MSc Strategic Leadership for Public Services.
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Who cares?

We need people who care. So sign up now, invite others, and let’s set the agenda for the next 100 years.
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The Sustainability of the Scottish Approach to Policy-Making

In ongoing research I am exploring the extent to which the ‘Scottish Approach to Policy-Making’ has led to significant change in practice. In doing so I hope to highlight some key lessons for future development.
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I Tried to Bribe an Official

Earlier this year I tried to bribe an official. Actually, I didn’t really. But this was how it was construed. The experience made me think a lot about bureaucracy, process, control and leadership.
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Connecting with the Real World

Understanding how politics affects practice is key to understanding public administration. This is our version of ‘from farm to plate’.
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Leading Change is Full of Nonsense

Change management literature is full of nonsense. It’s time for some critical debate.
