We do this by bringing together insights and perspectives, blended with an equal measure of practicality and reflection, from an array of government leaders,

This edition of The Business of Government magazine has as its background a period rifewith significant challenges that go to the core of effective public management. Faced withseemingly intractable issues such as an ever growing federal deficit, economic uncertainty,unemployment, and aging infrastructure, it appears that the old adage “doing more withless” has taken on a whole new reality. Addressing the challenges arising from this newreality brings with it opportunities—to try different approaches, borrow new strategies,

This edition of The Business of Government magazine explores a vast array of topics and public management issues facing us today. it is about making connections: introducing our readers and connecting them to the work of government executives who are leading agencies or initiatives that are focused on critical missions.

Donald F. Kettl is Dean of the School of Public Policy and a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. Prior to his appointment, he was the Robert A. Fox Leadership Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and Professor of Political Science.