The Pause That Deserves a Policy
Workplaces need a policy that allows women the space and grace to deal with menopausal symptoms. Those women should help develop it.
Posts By Denise Hendrix
The Day After the Election
After the election, families still need food and safety. Will our willingness to acknowledge one another becomes a willingness to act together?
When Bias Governs: Race, Political Division and the Cost of Failed Collaboration
When agency fragmentation is compounded by leadership that discourages disagreement, constituents may bear the consequences.
The Housing Crisis Is Also a Collaboration Crisis
Picture a working parent who does everything right, goes to work, pays bills, and cares for the children. Then rent goes up. Childcare goes up. Groceries cost more. Transportation and utilities cost more. Perhaps child support is part of that financial balance, support coming into one household to help care for a child while theRead… Read more »
AI Can Connect the Dots — But Should It Make the Decision?
AI in government can connect data across fragmented systems, but responsible AI requires collaborative governance and human oversight.
Public Trust Begins with Government Leadership
Public trust grows when government leaders collaborate, lead ethically and put people at the center of every policy decision.
When Ethics Isn’t Enough: What Homelessness Policy Teaches Us About Collaborative Governance
Ethical behavior in public service is based on integrity, accountability and legal compliance. But effective collaboration is an ethical issue, too.
The Missing Infrastructure Behind Government Innovation
Government invests heavily in technology, yet modernization efforts struggle. Trust, not technology, is the foundation for effective collaboration.