Administration Quote by Eliot Spitzer
“The reality of split government puts a premium on creativity within the administration. President Obama needs to put the right people in charge of the agencies and then have them push the bounds of administrative power to change policy through those agencies. President Obama has a pretty good track record of this.”
About This Quote
Source Article: “The Power of Creative Governance”, The Atlantic, 2012
Creative leadership in split government can drive policy change through agencies.
In simple terms: Creative admin can overcome political gridlock.
Key Takeaway
Use agency autonomy for reform.
Themes
politics
leadership
creativity
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
political
policy
When to use this quote
- government reform
- bipartisan initiatives
Key Concepts
public administration
policy innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can agencies stay innovative?
- What limits creative governance?
A Different Perspective
Bureaucracy may resist change.
