The State of Leadership

In this event organized by the Black Alumni Association, Michael Powell, the former chair of the Federal Communications Commission, and Deval Patrick, co-director of the Center for Public Leadership, professor of the practice of public leadership, and the former governor of Massachusetts, discuss the state of U.S. leadership in democratic governance, civil rights, technological innovation, digital equity, and corporate accountability in the age of misinformation and distrust of institutions. HKS Dean Doug Elmendorf also provides brief remarks and a question-and-answer session follows the discussion.
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About Harvard Kennedy School:
The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is a graduate and professional school that brings together students, scholars, and practitioners who combine thought and action to make the world a better place.
Our mission is to improve public policy and public leadership across the United States and around the world so that people can lead safer, freer, and more prosperous lives. Harvard Kennedy School teaches current and future leaders the skills they need to effectively advance the public purpose in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Our renowned faculty and trailblazing research centers pioneer bold new ideas. And as the most international school at Harvard, we convene global leaders in the Forum, host visiting experts in the classroom, and attract a diverse community of faculty, students, and staff.