Archive for April, 2008
Malaysia–Thailand Editorial
Having recently published posts about both Thailand and Malaysia, this editorial is pertinent to the bureaucratic change movements in both countries. In this instance, there’s the need for bureaucrats in both countries to “to learn and work together in order to understand the hearts and minds of people in their respective countries.” May it be [...]
29Apr2008 | Deborah Alicen | 0 comments | Continued
Across the Pond, It’s “Clipboard Man” in “Bureaucracy Gone Bonkers”
Oh, were the UK the only place the likes of Clipboard Man runs unfettered! Carmichael cites some amazingly dotty adventures of Clipboard Man from years past, and reports that Clipboard Man has recently re-surfaced, “more intrusive and creepier than ever.”
27Apr2008 | Deborah Alicen | 0 comments | Continued
The academics of bureaucracies
Every now and then in these posts I have mentioned, or quoted others who mentioned, the importance of developing a professional bureaucracy. What I’ve not yet touched on are the academics of bureaucracies—formal studies and theories and research about the different types of bureaucracies, their characteristics, and the work they are suited for. And not [...]
24Apr2008 | Deborah Alicen | 0 comments | Continued
An Old Cautionary Tale Made New
For want of a nail, the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe, the horse was lost. For want of a horse, the knight was lost. For want of a knight, the victory was lost. For want of a victory, the kingdom was lost. Time for a little attention to organizational bureaucracies. Today I [...]
22Apr2008 | Deborah Alicen | 0 comments | Continued
Revisiting the Original Premise and Vision
The premise, rationale, and remedies all lead to what I see for the future of this blog: a network of people in different parts of this country and the world, monitoring the state of bureaucracies within their areas
21Apr2008 | Deborah Alicen | 0 comments | Continued
Bureaucracies at Their Worst: Governmental, Corporate, and Organizational
In all cases, there are features in the structure of the bureaucracies that have allowed this turning of responsibility inside-out, such that the government, business or organization operates 180° out of phase with its stated principles and mission. The question becomes: how can bureaucracies be structured differently to prevent that 180° shift?
20Apr2008 | Deborah Alicen | 0 comments | Continued
Catching Up
Recovery from knee surgery is going really well, but it has set me back on posting here, which is a tad frustrating with so many relevant things going on. This post will consist of snippets and links to a few of those stories. Beginning with last week, there was the story about federal bureaucrats spending [...]
16Apr2008 | Deborah Alicen | 0 comments | Continued
The Broken FDA and Thoughts of Stakeholder Governance
I can’t help but wonder, though, if there might be a better, less adversarial model that might work–something that involves stakeholder organizations being in active dialogue throughout each phase of both policing and regulatory functions.
7Apr2008 | Deborah Alicen | 0 comments | Continued
Bureaucratic Reform in Malaysia
I do enjoy finding reports of bureaucratic reform going on in other parts of the world. Today it’s a story in the Sabah, Malaysia, Daily Express, and it’s rich with references to grassroots leadership, cultural change, and citizen involvement.
5Apr2008 | Deborah Alicen | 0 comments | Continued
Good Investigative Reporting & Human Interest Stories
Bloggers and independent online news outlets are doing a great job of staying on top of a lot of very important issues, working to keep people in power honest or at least accountable. But for whatever reasons, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of human interest stories online.
2Apr2008 | Deborah Alicen | 0 comments | Continued
