In this episode, we welcome Teri Takai, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense, Network Information Integration and Department of Defense Chief Information Officer and Academy Fellow, to discuss her path into the technology field, her transition from the private sector to public service, and how she enables career opportunities for others.Support the Podcast Today at:[email protected] or 202-347-3190Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_

In this episode, we welcome Joseph Adler, Former Maryland State Secretary of Personnel, Director of the MPA Program at the University of Baltimore, College of Public Affairs, School of Public and International Affairs,  and Academy Fellow, to discuss the biggest challenges facing the state public service recruiting, how state governments can close that gap, and the role of position descriptions in this environment. Support the Podcast Today at:[email protected] or 202-347-3190Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_

In this episode, we welcome David Chu, Panel Chair of this study and Academy Fellow, and Roger Kodat, Senior Project Director at the Academy, to discuss the Academy studies on 1) the US Coast Guard Academy's (USCGA) cultural competence and 2) the USCGA's admissions process.Links:View the Report on USCGA's Admissions ProcessView the Report on USCGA's Cultural Competence. Support the Podcast Today at:[email protected] or 202-347-3190Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_

In this episode, we welcome Max Stier, Founding President and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service and Academy Fellow, to discuss the biggest challenges facing the federal government regarding public service, the value of career professional service, and lessons Federal leaders can learn from survey data.Support the Podcast Today at:[email protected] or 202-347-3190Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_

In this episode, we welcome Peggy Merriss,  Executive Director of Georgia City/County Management Association (GCCMA), former City Manager of Decatur, Georgia, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the human capital challenges facing local governments, lessons learned from the pandemic, and best practices to recruit and retain qualified individuals.Support the Podcast Today at:[email protected] or 202-347-3190Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_