MYRNA P. MANDELL                     

Professor Emeritus

California State University, Northridge

Adjunct Faculty

Southern Cross University

Lismore Campus, NSW, Australia

 

Home Address:

8777 Tulare Drive, 407E

Huntington Beach, CA. 92646

(714) 536 –1505

 

 

 

EDUCATION

 

B.A.                (June, 1961)                Brooklyn College (Sociology)

 

 

M.P.A.            (February, 1978)         New York University

                                                Graduate School of Public Administration

 

M.P.A.            (June, 1980)                University of Southern California

                                                Graduate School of Public Administration

 

Ph.D.   (December, 1981)       University of Southern California

                                                Graduate School of Public Administration

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

- Researcher/Consultant in the fields of Networks (Collaborations among Public, Private, Non-                              Profit Organizations and Citizens), Inter­governmental Management, Non-Profit Organizations and Civic Engagement

- Lecturer in Management Theory, Organization Theory, Organization Behavior and Public    Administration

- Administer Training Programs

- Consultant on Housing Programs and Networks

- Moderate Panels, Conduct Seminars, Keynote Speaker and Public Speaking Engagements

 


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EMPLOYMENT

 

Academic:

 

1981 ‑ 2005

California State University, Northridge

School of Business, Department of Management

Professor

 

Coordinator of new curriculum (the Gateway Program) Interdisciplinary Program to develop written, presentation and team building skills of students in the College of Business; Courses in Management Theory, Practice and Processes; Organizational Behavior and Management; Organizational Theory; Strategic Management in the Public Sector.

Undergraduate and Graduate Levels.

 

July 2009 - present

Southern Cross University

Faculty of Business and Law

Visiting Professor (2009)

Adjunct Faculty (2010 – present)

 

Present seminars on networks; consultation and advice for PhD students; conduct workshops; research and preparation of papers and journal articles.  In conjunction with the University of Rome and the University of Switzerland, act as advisor on major project on network management.

 

July, 2002 - 2009

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

School of Management

Faculty of Business

Brisbane Queensland 4001 Australia

Adjunct Faculty

 

Involved in a rage of activities including: seminars on networks and network structures; industry partners advice and workshops; government and community sector consultation and project development; consultation and advice for Ph.D. students; joint research and preparation of papers and journal articles; Post-Graduate lecturing.


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EMPLOYMENT

 

Academic:

 

January, 2000 - May, 2000

University of Otago

Community & Family Studies

Dunedin, New Zealand

 

Recipient of the William Evans Fellowship.  Invited to work with faculty and the Ministry of Social Policy on network structures.  Presented numerous seminars, class discussions, developed worksheets for practitioners to form network structures and developed training programs for the Ministry of Social Policy.  My work for the Ministry of Social Policy was taped for presentation to the other Ministries of Government who may become involved in collaborations through network structures.

 

June, 1999 - December, 1999

University of New South Wales

School of Social Science & Policy

Sydney, NSW 2052

Australia

 

Recipient of first humanities research fellowship.  Invited to work with faculty on network structures.  Presented numerous seminars, class discussions and worked with the Premier’s Office on management of collaborations through network structures.

 

 

1991 - 1992

Workshop in Political Theory & Policy Analysis

Indiana University

613 North Park Street

Bloomington, Indiana 47401

Visiting Scholar

 

Conduct research on organization and management of interorganizational networks; present papers at research and theory colloquiums; attend seminars in political theory and policy analysis.


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EMPLOYMENT

 

Academic:

 

June, 1991 - September, 1991

Max-Planck Institute fur Gesellschaftsforschung

Lothringer Strasse 78

5000 Koln 1, Germany

Visiting Scholar

 

Conduct research on institutional analysis and program rationales; present paper at Conference on Institutions and Game Theory.

 

1980 ‑ 1981

San Diego State University

Department of Public Administration and Urban Studies

Assistant Professor

 

Courses in Management of Urban Governments; Intergovernmental Relations; Government Administration of Metropolitan Areas.

Undergraduate and Graduate Levels.

 

1979 ‑ 1980

University of Southern California

Graduate School of Public Administration

Teaching Assistant/Lecturer

 

Courses in Intergovernmental Management; Public Policy Analysis.

Undergraduate and Graduate Level.

 


 

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Public Sector:

 

1969 ‑ 1980

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Multi‑Family Housing Representative/Trainer

 

1961 ‑1969

Social Security Administration

Field Representative                  

 

‑ Set up and conduct complete training program on all housing    programs (including skills building); Coordinate all activities and provide technical assistance on housing proposals for profit and nonprofit groups; Coordinate negotiations dealing with government contracts and budget problems; Consult on problems concerning health care of the aged; Plan and execute public relations programs.

 


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CONSULTING/TRAINING:

 

2005 – 2013

Community Partners

Los Angeles, CA

 

Work with coordinators of networks in numerous fields, including health care, violence prevention and the arts to assist in the management and maintenance of these collaborations between government, citizens, non-profits and businesses.  Conduct interviews with members of networks.  These interviews have been developed into case studies and incorporated into a booklet for practitioners involved in networks in the non-profit sector.

 

2005 – 2008

Noroeste Sustentable

Baja California, Mexico

 

Work with local businesses to develop a network among the government, businesses and citizens of Mexico dedicated to the conservation of the Gulf of California

 

2004 – 2008

California State University, Long Beach

Graduate Center for Public Policy and Administration

Long Beach, CA

 

Conducted interviews and focus groups for 2 Grants for the California Integrated Waste Management Agency.  Provided an overview report on the results.

 

2004

Long Beach City College

Director of Planning and Research

Long Beach, CA

 

Developed questionnaires, and conducted interviews and focus groups of faculty and staff.  Provided an overview of their responses on the use of a new computer system.

 

2000

The Ministry for Social Policy

Wellington, New Zealand

Strengthening Families Program

 

Conducted seminars and workshops for community organizers, professionals working with children and families and for employees of the ministry.  Worked with the training unit of the ministry to develop training programs for future workshops and programs

 

 

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CONSULTING/TRAINING

 

2010

University of Rome

University of Switzerland

(in association with Southern Cross University)

 

Appointed advisor on major joint government project on network management

 

1996

U.S. - China Business Center of Shenzhen

Los Angeles - Guangzho Sister City Trade Association

 

Conduct management training for government officials and executive officers of privately owned businesses in Shenzhen and Guangzho, China

 

1996

Holiday Inn, Beijing, China

 

Conduct management training for top management of hotel

 

1995-2000; 1988 -1989

Masters of Public Administration (MPA) Program, College of Extended Learning, California State University, Northridge (CSUN)

 

Co-coordinator of evaluation of the MPA Program for accreditation by the National professional Accreditation Agency (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs & Administration).  Conducted conference on public administration issues.

 

1994-1996

Los Angeles Earthquake Coordinating Committee

 

Work with Los Angeles community based organization network

 

1994-1996

San Fernando Valley Unity Coalition

 

Facilitate and organize conference on resolving community issues through network structures

 

 

 

 

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CONSULTING/TRAINING:

 

1993-1994

California Economic Development Network

(Under contract with:

Chancellor's Office, California Community College System)

 

Evaluation of management and organization of Economic Development Network; Conduct

training on leadership in network structures

 

1993

USA/UK Conference

Women and Economic Power

 

Guest speaker on building networks and network management; consult on network management in Community Colleges in the U.S. and England

 

1989

Productivity Managers Network

County of Los Angeles

 

Work on organizational meetings to develop productivity network

Conduct seminars on network management

 

1986

Workshop on Strategic Management in Interorganizational Networks

In the Public Sector, American Society for Public Administration, National Conference

 

Conduct workshop on network management in the public sector

 

1980 ‑ 1982

The Planning Group Inc., Los Angeles, California

(Under contract with:

California Department of Housing and Community Development)

 

Grant to develop housing plan to replace 4200 units of housing along the route of the Century Freeway in Los Angeles

 

May, 1980

Los Angeles County Housing Authority

 

Develop and conduct training program on Public Housing Programs


 

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RESEARCH PROJECTS:

 

2010 – 2013

Southern Cross University(SCU), Lismore, Australia

 

Joint research with faculty on various collaborative projects; work with faculty and students on publishing articles

 

 

2002 - 2010

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

 

Joint research on various collaborative projects

 

2000

University of Otago

Community & Family Studies

Dunedin, New Zealand

 

Received the William Evans Fellowship to conduct research on network structures

 

1999

University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

 

Received Humanities Research Fellowship to work with faculty and community groups on collaborations through network structures

 

1999

College of Business Administration & Economics

 

Research grant to conduct research on collaborations through network structures in Australia

 

1997 - 2007

Los Angeles Roundtable for Children

 

Conduct a series of studies on building collaborative efforts in communities throughout Los Angeles County (To be published in a special report for public administrators and officials involved in programs for children)

 

1997

School of Business Administration and Economics

 

Research Grant to conduct research on “Understanding Management in Network Structures”

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RESEARCH PROJECTS:

 

1996 - 2004

School-Community Partnership Committee of Los Angeles County Children's Planning Council (formerly School-University Collaborative)

 

Developing a network structure to facilitate collaboration in the educational system

 

 

1996 - 1998

 

Los Angeles Service Area Planning Committee, Subcommittee on Structure

 

Developing a network structure to foster collaboration of social service planning efforts

 

1994-1996

San Fernando Valley Unity Coalition

 

Understanding how to organize and resolve community issues through network structures

 

1993

USA/UK Conference

Women and Economic Power

 

Joint project to build networks and apply network management to Community Colleges in the U.S. and England

 

 


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RESEARCH PROJECTS:

 

 

1991 - 1992

 

Conduct extensive research projects on the management and organization of programs involving network structures.  Programs included:

 

Life Services System:

 

Initiated through a grant from the Michigan State Developmental Disabilities Program in 1980.  Its purpose is to provide integrated services for the developmentally disabled adult.

 

Free The Children:

 

A not-for-profit corporation organized through the Office of the Mayor, Shelby County, Tennessee in 1987.  Its purpose is to attack the root causes of poverty.

 

The Elkhorn Land & Historical Trust:

 

A land and historic trust established in 1988 by a group of private citizens with the support of the Scott County Planning Commission.  Its purpose is to preserve open space along the Elkhorn Creek.

 

New Futures for Dayton Youth:

 

Initiated through an experimental grant from the Anne Casey Foundation in 1988.  Its purpose is to adjust systems -- schools, health, human services agencies, criminal justice, and other major actors -- to produce more favorable outcomes for young people.

 

 


 

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PUBLISHED PAPERS/ BOOKS

 

Keast, R. & M.P. Mandell (forthcoming). Network Performance: A Complex Interplay of Form and Action. International Journal of Public Management, Special Symposium, Joop Koppenjan & Chris Koliba, eds.

 

Keast, R., M.P. Mandell, R. Agranoff (eds.). (forthcoming). Network Theory in the Public Sector: Building New Theoretical Frameworks Rutledge

 

Mandell, M.P. (forthcoming). Understanding Theory in  Network Theory in the Public Sector: Building New Theoretical Frameworks, Keast, R., M.P. Mandell, R. Agranoff (eds.).  Rutledge.

 

Keast, R. & M.P. Mandell (forthcoming). A Composite Theory of Leadership and Management: Process Catalyst and Strategic Leveraging in  Network Theory in the Public Sector: Building New Theoretical Frameworks, Keast, R., M.P. Mandell, R. Agranoff (eds.).  Rutledge.

 

Mandell, M.P. and R. Keast. (2013). “Innovation, Networks and Leadership” in The Handbook of Innovation and Change in the  Public Sector Services, Louise Brown and Stephen Osborne (Eds),.pp. 347-359.

Keast, R. and M. Mandell (2012.The Collaborative Push: moving beyond rhetoric and gaining evidence.. Journal of Management Governance, Special Issue, guest Editors: D. Cepiku, R. Mussari, Sara Poggesi, and Christoph Reichard, 09 October 2012.

Brown, K, R. Keasr, J. Waterhouse, G. Murphy, M.Mandell. (2011). C0-Managementto Solve Homelessness: Wicked Solutions for Wicked Problems. In New Public Governance, The Third Sector, and Co-Production, Victor Pestoff, Taco Brandsen, Bram Verscheure (eds.), Rutledge. 

Mandell, M.P. and R. Keast (2009). “A New Look at Leadership in Collaborative Networks: Process Catalysts", in Public Sector Leadership: International Challenges and Perspectives, Jeffrey A. Raffel, Peter Leisnik & Anthony Middlebrooks (eds.), Edgar Elgar Press, pp. 163-178.

Mandell, M.P. (2008). “Understanding the Realities of Collaborative Networks in the United States” in The Theory and Practice of Local Governance and Economic Development, Mark Considine & Sylvan Giguere (Eds.) Macmillan Publishers Limited, pp.63-79.

 

Mandell, M.P. (2008). “New Ways of Working: Civic Engagement Through Networks”. In Civic Engagement in a Network Society, Erik Bergrud & Kaifeng Yang (Eds.). Information Age Publishing, Inc., pp.65-84.

 

Mandell, M.P. and Keast, R. (2008). “Voluntary and Community Sector Partnerships:    

Current Interorganizational Relations and Future Challenges”. in The Oxford Handbook of Inter-organizational Relations, Steve Cropper, Mark Ebers, Chris Huxham & Peter Ring (Eds.).  The Oxford University Press, pp.175-202.

 

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PUBLISHED PAPERS/ BOOKS

 

Mandell, M. P. and Keast, R. (Eds.). “Evaluating Network Arrangements: Toward Revised Performance Measures” Special Issue for Public Management Review (2008).

 

Mandell, M.P. and Keast, R. (2008). Evaluating the Effectiveness of Interorganizational Relations through Networks: Developing a Framework for Revised Performance Measures, Public Management Review (Special Issue on Collaborative Networks: New Performances and Challenges) 10 (6): 715-731 (Nominated for the 2008 Kooiman Award, Public Management Review)

Mandell, M.P. and Keast, R. (2008) Introduction: Special Symposium on Measuring Effectiveness of Collaborative Networks, Public Management Review 10 (6): 687-698.

Vandeventer, P. & Mandell, M. (2007). Networks That Work. Published By: Community Partners.

 

Keast, R. and Mandell, M.P. “Getting The Right Mix: Unpacking Integration Meanings And Strategies” Symposium for International Public Management Journal 2007. 10(1): 9-34.

 

Mandell, M.P. and Keast, R. “Evaluating the Effectiveness of Interorganizational Relations Through Networks: Developing A Framework For Revised Performance Measures” Symposium for Public Personnel Management Review Journal June, 2007. 30(4):574-597.

 

Keast, R., Mandell, M.P. and Brown, K. “Mixing State, Market and Network Governance Modes: The Role of Governments in ‘Crowded’ Policy Domains”. International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior, Winter, 2006. 9(1): 27 – 50.

 

Keast, R., Mandell, M. P., Brown K. and Woolcock, G. “Network Structures: Working Differently and Changing Perceptions”, Public Administration Review, May/June, 2004, 64(3), 363 – 371.

 

Mandell M. P. & Steelman, T. “Understanding What Can Be Accomplished Through Interorganizational Innovations: Importance of Typologies, Context and Management Strategies” Public Management Review, 2003, 5(2), 197 – 224

 

Mandell, M.P. “Different Types of Collaboration and Why the Differences Really Matter, Public Manager, winter, 2002-2003 (pp. 36 – 40).

 

Mandell, M.P. “Collaboration Through Network Structures for Community Building Efforts”, National Civic Review, fall, 2001, 90(3), 279 - 288.

 

Mandell, M. P. (Ed.), Getting Results Through Collaboration: Networks and Network Structures for Public Policy and Management. Quorum Books, a division of Greenwood Press, Ct., August, 2001.

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PUBLISHED PAPERS/ BOOKS

 

Mandell, M.P. “The Impact Of Network Structures On Community-Building Efforts: The Los Angeles Roundtable For Children Studies” in Getting Results Through Collaboration: Networks and Network Structures for Public Policy and Management. M. P. Mandell, (Ed.), Quorum Books, a division of Greenwood Press, Ct., August, 2001.

 

Mandell, M.P. “A Revised Look At Management In Network Structures”, International Journal of Organization Theory & Behavior, Feb/May, 2000, 3(1-2), 185-210. (*Note: This paper has been reprinted in Social Work Review, spring, 2000, xii (3), 6-12.)

 

 Mandell, M.P. "From Networks To Network Structures: Collaborative Strategies", in Handbook On Strategic Management, 2nd Edition, 2000, Jack Rabin, Gerald Miller, and W. Bartley Hildreth (Eds.) New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc., pp.371-385.

 

M. P. Mandell (Ed.), “The Impact Of Collaborative Efforts”, Special Symposium, Policy Studies

Review, 16(1), spring, 1999.

 

Mandell, M.P. “Community Collaborations: Working Through Network Structures”, in Special Symposium, Policy Studies Review, 16(1), spring, 1999.

 

Mandell, M.P. and Harrington, M. “When Collaboration Is Not Enough: Community Initiatives That Increase Everyone’s Strengths” The Los Angeles Roundtable for Children, April, 1999

 

Gage R.W. and Mandell, M. P. "Leadership Styles of Regional Councils: Present Status and Problems For the Future”, The Regionalist, Spring, 1996, 1 (4), 7-20.

 

Mandell, M.P. “Gerencia intergubernamenatl: una perspectiva revisida" (Intergovernmental Management: A revised perspective), in Pobreza: Un Tema Impostergable: Nuevas Respuestas a Nivel Mundial (Poverty: An Unpostponable Task: New Responses at the World Level), Bernardo Kliksberg (Compilador), the Mexican Fondo de Cultura Economica, S.A. D.E.C. V.: Mexico D.F. (co-sponsored by the U.N. Development Program (UNDP) & Latin American Ctr for Development Administration (CLAD)): 1993, 185-202.

 

Mandell, M.P. "Managing Interdependencies Through Program Structures: A Revised Paradigm", American Review of Public Administration, March, 1994, 25 (1), 99-121.

 

R. W. Gage & M. P. Mandell (Eds.) Strategies For Managing Intergovernmental Policies And Networks, Praeger Publishers, 1990.

 

Mandell, M.P. "Network Management: Strategic Behavior In The Public Sector “in Strategies for Managing Intergovernmental Policies and Networks, R. W. Gage & M. P. Mandell. (Eds.), Praeger Publishers, 1990.

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PUBLISHED PAPERS/ BOOKS

 

C. Kovach and M. Mandell, "A New Public Sector Model For Strategic Management For  Cities", State And Local Government Review, 22(1), winter, 1990, 27 - 36.

 

Mandell, M.P. "Organizational Networking: Collective Organizational Strategies", in Handbook On Strategic Management, Jack Rabin, Gerald Miller, and W. Bartley Hildreth (Eds.) Marcel Dekker, Publishers, 1989.

 

Mandell, M.P. "Intergovernmental Management In Interorganizational   Networks: A Revised Perspective", International Journal Of   Public Ad­ministration, 1988, 11(4), 393‑416.

 

J. Dahl, M. Mandell, and M. Barton, "Ethical Frameworks   of Tomorrow's Business Leaders", International Journal of Value Based Management, 1988, 1(2), 65‑81.

 

Mandell, M.P. "Strategic Management In The Public Sector: The Impact Of   Interorganizational Networks", Western Governmental   Researcher, summer, 1987, 3(1), 63‑75.

 

Mandell, M.P. (1984)."Application Of Network Analysis To The Implementation Of A Complex Project", Human Relations, Aug, 1984, 37(8), 659‑679.


 

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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

 

Mandell, M. and R. Keast. Presentation of an Interactive Panel of experts in dialogue with participants. International Research Symposium for Public Management (IRSPM), conferences from 200 9 – 2011.

 

Mandell, M. and R. Keast.” Unique Challenges for Non-Profits, Community Groups and Government of Using Networks to Solve Difficult Problems”, ASPA Conference. March 2-6, 2012. Las Vegas, Nevada.

 

 

Keast, R. and M. Mandell. “The Collaborative Push: Pushing Beyond Rhetoric and Gaining Evidence” XV. International Research Symposium for Public Management (IRSPM) Conference, Dublin, Ireland, April 11 – 13, 2012.

 

 Keast, R. and M.P. Mandell. “Developing A New Theoretical Foundation for Understanding The Relationship Between Drivers For Network Formation, The Type of Network Formed And Operational Dynamics, 8th Trans-Atlantic Dialogue (TAD Conference, the Netherlands, (2012.

 

Wright, R, R. Keast, S. Reid, M. Mandell K. Brown, and R. Rae. “Collaborative Networks: Leveraging Local Food and Agritourism for Regional Development” IRSPM conference, april 11 – 13, 2012, Rome, Italy.

 

Mandell, M.P. and R. Keast.. “Strategic Leveraging: A Revised Framework of Managing in Collaborative Networks”. 7th Trans-Atlantic Dialogue (TAD) conference, Newark, N.J., , 2011.

 

Keast, R. & Mandell, M. “The Impact of Institutional, Instrumental and Interpersonal Underpinnings on Network Dynamics and Outcomes”. Public Management Research Association, Columbus, Ohio, Oct 1-3, 2009.

 

Keast, R., Mandell, M.P. and Brown, K (2009) “The Importance of a New Kind of Learning in Collaborative Networks”, European Group Public Administration (EGPA), PSGIX:  Public Administration and Teaching, Malta, 2-5 September.

Keast, R., Koopenjan, J., Brown, K. and Mandell, M.P. (2009) “Network Governance and Infrastructure: A Cross Country Comparison, Hybrid Governance Stream”, Trans Atlantic Dialogue Conference, Boston, USA, June

Keast, R. and Mandell, M.P. (2009) “Learning, Language and Leadership in Network”, International Research Society for Public Management Conference, Copenhagen, 6-8 April.

 

 

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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

 

Keast, R. and M.P. Mandell (2008). “What Drives Networks: Instrumental, Institutional and Interpersonal Underpinnings”, European Government Public Administration, Rotterdam 3-6 September.

Mandell, M.P. and R. Keast, (2007). “A New Look at Leadership: Unique Roles of Collaborative Networks”, 3rd Trans-Atlantic Dialogue Conference, Baltimore, USA,

Mandell, M.P. and Keast, R. (2006). “Evaluating Network Arrangements: Toward Revised Performance Measures”, A Performing Public Sector: The Second Transatlantic Dialogue, Leuven, Belgium, 1-3 June.

Keast, R, Brown, K. and Mandell, M.P. (2005) “Expanding the Network Evaluation Territory: Performance Measures for Different Types of Networks”, International Research Symposium on Public Management, 10-12 April, Glasgow, Scotland.

Keast, R., Waterhouse, J., Brown, K. and Mandell, M.P. (2005). Hard Hats and Soft Hearts: European Group of Public Administration Conference, October, Berne.

Keast, R., Myrna P. Mandell & Kerry Brown, (2005) “Governance Arrangements and Network Management: The Impact on Hybrid Networks”, Paper presented at the International Research Symposium on Public Administration, Milan, Italy, April.

 

Robyn Keast, Myrna P. Mandell & Kerry Brown, (2003) “Connecting Government and Citizens Through Networks, Networking and Network Structures”.  Paper accepted at the International Research Symposium on Public Management, Hong Kong.

 

Mandell, M.P. “Partnerships, Networks and Collaborations: Do the Differences Really Matter?”  Paper accepted by the International Research Symposium on Public Management, Hong Kong, 2003.

 

Mandell, M.P. “The Impact of Networks on Issues of Governance: Developing Strategies for the Future”, Paper accepted for presentation at the International Congress of Administrative Sciences, Athens, Greece, June 9 - 13, 2001.

 

Mandell, M.P. “Achieving Collaborative Efforts through Network Structures”.(1996) Paper presented at Cyber Cross Cultural Collaboration, Laguna Beach, February 23.

 

Mandell, M.P. "Developing Managerial Skills to Achieve Collaborative Efforts", (1996) Paper presented at the American Society for Public Administration National Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, June 28 - July 3.

 

 

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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

 

 

Mandell, M.P. “Achieving Collaborative Efforts Through Network Structures”, (1995) Paper presented at the Public Administration Teaching Network Conference, Seattle, Wash., March 22 - 25.

 

Mandell, M.P. "A Leadership Framework for Building Commitment and Effecting Implementation in Program Networks", (1992) Paper presented at the National American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Conference, Chicago, Ill., April 12 – 15. (Winner, Honorable Mention recognition for the Lilly Award for Outstanding Research).

 

Mandell, M.P. "Institutional Structures and Rationales: Seeking A New Paradigm", Paper presented at the Conference on Games in Hierarchies and Networks, Max-Planck-Institut fur Gesellschaftsforschung, Koln, Germany, September 5-7, 1.

 


 

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

 

American Society for Public Administration

International Research Symposium for Public Management

 

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 

Panel Chair and Co-Chair at numerous conferences.

 

Invited Keynote Speaker for Special Interest Group: Public Management: “Network Governance: Complexities and Future Issues” at EURAM Conference, Rome, Italy, May 18-21, 2010.

 

- Executive Board Member, International Symposium for Public Management, 2008-present..

 

- Invited Keynote Speaker, “Governments and Communities in Partnership” 25 – 27 September, 2006, Melbourne Park, Australia.

 

- Invited Keynote Speaker, Student Symposium on Research. Sept, 29, 2006. Queensland University of Technology.

 

- Presented Seminar: “Learning The Three “R’s” of Networks: Roles, Rules And Responsibilities” Queensland University of Technology, Oct, 2006.

 

- Invited Plenary Speaker, Joint Conference, The Royal Australian College of Physicians and The Health Services Research Association, Nov 16-19, 2003, Melbourne, Australia.

 

- Recipient of the Julia B. Henderson Award for Service to the Section, Section for Women in Public Administration (SWPA).  Award presented at the SWPA breakfast Awards Breakfast held at the American Society for Public Administration National Conference, Newark, N.J., March 13, 2001

 

- Conference Coordinator for the Section for Women in Public Administration (SWPA) at the American Society for Public Administration National Conference, March 10 - 13, 2001, Newark, N.J.

 

- Recipient of the 1999 Don Hadwiger Award for best Policy Studies Review Journal Symposium, edited in 1999.

 

- Editorial Board, State & Local Government Review, 1998 – 2000.

 

- Editorial Board, International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior, 1997 - 2004

 

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PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 

 

- Elected to Policy Studies Organization Council, 1999 - 2001

 

- Conference Team Coordinator, National Conference, American Society for Public Administration, 1999

 

- Elected District 5 Representative, American Society for Public Administration, National Council, 2000-2003

 

- Elected Member-At-Large, American Society for Public Administration, National Council, 1997- 2000

 

- Elected Chair, Section on Intergovernmental Administration & Management, American Society for Public Administration, 1999 - 2003

 

- Elected to Executive Board, Section on Women in Public Administration, American Society for Public Administration, 1998 - 2004

 

- Elected to Executive Board of the Section on Intergovernmental Administration and Management, American Society for Public Administration, 1997-2005

 

- Reviewer for Special Symposium on Interorganizational Collaboration Among Health Care Providers for the Journal of Health and Human Services Administration, 2001.

 

- Reviewer for the International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior, 1999 - present.

 

- Reviewer for the James E. Webb Award, American Society for Public Administration, 1997

 

- Member, Program Committee for National Conference, American Society for Public Administration, 1995-1997

 

‑ Steering Committee 1990 National Conference, American Society for Public Administration

 

- President, Los Angeles Chapter, American Society for Public Administration, 1989-1990

 

‑ Vice‑President, Programs, Los Angeles Chapter, American Society for Public Administration, 1988‑1989

 

‑ Program Committee, Co‑Chair, Local Arrangements, National Academy of Management Conference, 1988

 

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PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 

 

‑ Member, Strategic Planning Committee, Section On Administration And Management, American Society for Public Administration, 1988‑1989

 

‑ Chair, Local Arrangements Committee, Western Regional Academy of Management Conference, 3/87

 

‑ Chair, Jr. Stone Scholarship Award Committee, National ASPA‑SIAM Section, 1986

 

‑ Award for Meritorious Performance and Professional Promise, Awarded by the California State University, Northridge, School of Business and Economics, 1987, 1989

 

- Convener and discussant of numerous panels at the American Society for Public Administration, National Conference; the Academy of Management, National Conference; the Western Regional Academy of Management Conference; the American Political Science Association Conference

 

 

 

 


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UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

COMMUNITY:

 

- Member and Coordinator of Community Collaborative Study, The Los Angeles Roundtable for Children, 1996 – 2002

 

-  Children’s Planning Council, Ad Hoc Service Planning Area II, 1996- 2001

 

- Member, School-Community Partnership Committee of the Los Angeles County Children's Planning Council (formerly the School-University Collaborative), 1996- 1998

 

- Member, Los Angeles Service Area Planning Committee, Subcommittee On Structure, 1996 - 1998

 

- The Pacoima Urban Village, 1996 - 1997

 

- Asian Pacific Islanders Council (APIC), 1995- 1997 (Received Certificate of Appreciation from City Councilman Richard Alarcon for work done with APIC)

 

- United Way 2000: Volunteer Leadership Development Program, 1995-1996

 

- Los Angeles Youth At Work, Trainer, 4/96 - 6/96

 

- Member, Senator Roberti's Task Force on Earthquake Preparedness, Chair: Subcommittee on Community Mobilization and Public Education, 1994- 1996

 

- Member, College Federal Council for Southern California, 1987 - 1990

 

‑ Member, Academic Advisory Council of the Planning Executives Institute, 1985‑1986

 

‑ Member, Strategic Planning Committee, National ASPA‑SIAM    Section, 1988‑1989

 

 

UNIVERSITY:

 

- Coordinator, Gateway Program, College of Business & Economics, 2003

 

- Coordinator of Masters of Public Administration Alumni Conference, held in association with National Public Service Awareness Week, 1997 - 1999

 

- Helped establish and work with the Alumni Association for the Masters of Public Administration   Program, 1996 - 2002

 

MYRNA P. MANDELL

 

                      

UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

UNIVERSITY:

 

- Member, Faculty Executive Committee, Masters of Public Administration   Program, 1997 - 1999

 

- University Assessment Committee, Department of Management Representative, 1995 - 1997

 

- University Committee on Extended Learning (formerly Continuing Education), 1995 - 2001; Chair 1996 -1997

 

- University “Project Community” Task Force Steering Committee, 1996

 

‑ Class B Member, CSUN Foundation, 1986‑1989

 

‑ Member, Professional Advisory Committee for the Advanced Program in Counseling in Business & Industry, 1985‑1989

 

‑ Member, University Committee Honors Program, 1987‑1988

 

‑ Member, University Committee on Faculty Orientation, 1985‑1986; Chair, 1986

 

‑ University Committee: James Russell Simpson Student Merit Award Committee, 1985

 

‑ University Student Orientation Committee, 1985‑1986

 

COLLEGE:

 

- Personnel Committee, College of Business Administration and Economics, 2000 - 2003, 1994-1996, Chair, 1995-1996

 

- Research and Grants Committee, College of Business Administration and Economics, 1996 -1997

 

- Graduation Committee, College of Business Administration and Economics, 1991-1996

 

- Policy Committee, College of Business Administration and Economics, 1992 - 1994, Chair, 1993-1994

 

- Alumni/Donor Thank-you calls, College of Business & Economics, 1996

 

MYRNA P. MANDELL

 

 

UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

COLLEGE:

 

‑ Graduate Committee, School of Business Administration and Economics, 1985‑1987

 

DEPARTMENT

 

  Department of Management Recruitment Committee, 2000 - 2002, 1984-1987, 1993-1995; Chair, 1986‑1987, 1993-1994, 1995-1996

 

- Department of Management Personnel Committee, 2002 – 2003, 1994-1996; 1992-1993; 1989-1990; 1984-1986; Chair, 1994, 1996 1989

 

- Department of Management, Committee on Internships, 1997

 

- Department of Management Minority Business Program Advisor, 1992 - 1999

 

‑ Department of Management, Graduate Coordinator, 1985‑1987

 

‑ Department of Management, Advisor: Student Management Association. 1983‑1985

(Named "Teacher of the Year", 1984) 

 

 

 

 

 

‑ References Furnished Upon Request ‑