Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood
Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood brings together government and private sector leaders for in-depth conversations about the big issues impacting public service, government and more. A podcast of the National Academy of Public Administration.
Podcasting since 2020 • 296 episodes
Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood
Latest Episodes
BONUS: The Elliot L. Richardson Prize for Excellence in Public Service Ceremony featuring Sec. Janet Yellen and Gov. Gary Locke
On Wednesday, January 28, the Academy held the presentation of the 2025 Elliot L. Richardson Prize for Excellence in Public Service to Hon. Janet L. Yellen and Hon. Gary F. Locke, featuring a moderated discussion with Jenn White of NPR's 1A. Th...
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Season 2
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40:13
Efficiency, Oversight, and the Future of the US Government Accountability Office
Academy Fellow David Powner, acting managing director for congressional relations at the US Government Accountability Office, joins host James-Christian Blockwood in this week's episode. They get into the details about the importance of GAO's r...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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27:33
How Much Can Public Service Education Change in a Year? With David Wilson and Jodi Sandfort
With careers in public service under unprecedented scrutiny, David Wilson, Dean of UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy, and Jodi Sandfort, Dean of the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Washington, expla...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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26:20
How Are Federal Workers and Agencies planning for AI? With Alexis Bonnell of OpenAI and Karen Lee of FedsForward
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept. It’s a practical tool reshaping how we work, learn, and govern. Academy Fellow Alexis Bonnell of OpenAI and Karen Lee of FedsForward join host James-Christian Blockwood to discuss strat...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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31:06
Stories of Service: Reflections on Purpose, Progress, and the Path Ahead
As we approach the end of the year, we wanted to share a note of optimism for what lies ahead with our "Stories of Service: Reflections on Purpose, Progress, and the Path Ahead" panel from the 2025 Academy National Conference. This ...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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27:55