Episode #013: Recognizing Local Government Innovation and Why It Matters
/“Are we doing the work right? Or are we doing the right work. ”
In this episode, you will:
Meet Jay Kiedrowski and learn Jay’s perspective on how innovation works in the public, private and nonprofit sector
Understand why the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs’ Local and State Government Innovation Awards were founded, how they highlight pioneering work being done in Minnesota schools, cities, counties, townships, and Native nations, and how a partnership allowed the awards to grow and have more impact
Hear three ways government innovators can move their work forward
In this episode, we reference:
Humphrey School Local Government Innovation Awards
Humphrey School State Government Innovation Awards
Read here to learn more about Jay’s background
More about Jay Kiedrowski:
Jay Kiedrowski is a senior fellow in the Leadership and Management Area. He teaches courses on public and nonprofit financial analysis and budgeting, organizational performance and change, strategic human resources management, integrative leadership, and public service redesign.
More about University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs:
The Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota ranks among the country’s top 10 professional public policy and planning schools, widely recognized for its success in advancing the common good through a comprehensive, world-class program. The School offers six distinctive master’s degrees, a doctoral degree, and six certificate programs that match students’ passion with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to solve real-world challenges.