Guest blog by Rob Graham My public policy implementation challenge is the alleviation of homelessness in Toronto. The problem is getting worse as evidenced by the increasing number of homeless, the frequency and severity of their comorbidities and the increasing demand for shelter services like housing support, mental health, addictions, other medical needs, clothing, beds for…Continue Reading Alleviating homelessness in Toronto
Guest blog by Kaeci Daniels What are some key ideas/learnings that you will take away from this course? 1804 as a communication tool – The 1804 example was a good analogy to get people to understand that the problem is hard to understand. Using this example as a communication tool may be a great way…Continue Reading Leading Economic Growth: Adapting the Wyoming Energy Industry
Guest blog by Loretta Minott It has been almost twenty years since I graduated from college. At least fifteen years since I have been involved in an instructor-led collegiate level course. As a mother to a toddler, going “back to school” was not in my plan. But I had a superior who believed in my ability…Continue Reading Addressing a remittance backlog in the U.S.
Guest blog by Adam Harrison IPP Learning Journey: Learning in the Age of Pandemic In early 2020, I was lucky enough to be selected into the Harvard Kennedy School’s executive education class, “Implementing Public Policy (IPP).” I was thrilled that my supervisors at work had shown the confidence in me and interest in my development to…Continue Reading Building resilience into U.S. government functions
Guest blog by Laura Draski When I first applied to be part of the Implementing Public Policy cohort, I expected to learn much about various techniques, tools and theories used in implementing policy. About the nuts and bolts of how to design and create policy that can be implemented. About how to manage a process of…Continue Reading Examining options for food and drug supply safety in the U.S. in response to pandemic restrictions
Guest blog by Marcio Paes-Barreto When I got my first job in the field of economic development I started reading everything I could about it. I started noticing a stark difference in the rationale and methodologies proposed by the books I was reading. After a while it was possible for me to separate what I…Continue Reading Analyzing Wyoming’s economic growth process and challenges using LEG tools
Guest blog by Milzy Carrasco Greetings current and future IPP sisters and brothers. When I registered for Implementing Public Policy course, I was expecting to have an intensive focus on policy making and implementation in line with the course title. The learning I received exceeded my expectations. Building community and relationships with classmates globally was an…Continue Reading Neighborhood indicator for Lancaster, PA
Guest blog by Matt Warner Matt Andrews and Ricardo Hausmann have created one of the most profound educational experiences for those working in development practice focused on inclusive growth. This course has been transformative for my work at an international foundation focused on supporting those aims in multiple developing countries….Continue Reading Engaging the process of change and collaborative participation for inclusive growth
Guest blog by Debra Porchia-Usher Initial Expectations I entered IPP Online Course with excitement and with the expectation that guidance would be provided to simplify the proposed ‘public policy challenge’ facing myself and my colleagues. The timing was great, as my colleagues and I had recently committed to the design and execution of a coordinated service…Continue Reading Building a coordinated service delivery model in the U.S. using PDIA
Guest blog by Ben Wehmeier What were your expectations of IPP Online when you signed up? As I made the decision, there were two primary reasons I looked to sign up. The first was the goal for professional development. My main focus in my early career and formal education had really been on legal analysis and…Continue Reading A reflection on changing policy process to PDIA methodology
