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Public Service Strategies for Uncertain Times-Leadership and Innovation from Any Level : National Academy of Public Administration , 2025

2025

National Academy of Public Administration

From the article: "The Challenge – New Priorities and Expectations

Senior federal leaders have a daunting task and critically important roles to guide their organizations to successfully perform during Presidential transitions characterized by substantial changes in emphasis, priorities and policies. The speed, reach, and confrontations with law and authorities are emblematic of this Administration’s transition. Change comes fast and furious to all branches of government, as well as many other sectors, such as nonprofits and educational institutions. The professed Administration agenda is focused on a less costly and less intrusive government.

The emerging reality for federal agencies is filled with uncertainty on how to best serve the American Public.

Challenges for senior Federal leaders include:

  • Missions and ‘success’ are being redefined or undefined
  • Dramatic staffing and skill constraints, fueled by Federal hiring freezes, major workforce reductions, deletion of whole functions, firings and rehirings, and voluntary departures
  • Uncertain funding and significant budget reductions, including cancellation of many government contracts
  • Mutual distrust with their political leaders"
Authors - Abbott, Geoffrey, Douglas, Judith

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Abbott, Geoffrey, Douglas, Judith

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National Academy of Public Administration

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