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Bloomberg’s choice of an outsider is seen as representative of his third term shake-up, but Goldsmith said he is committed to learning about the distinctive culture and challenges of New York City in the coming weeks. Goldsmith added that his experiences as mayor of Indianapolis will help him in his new position, despite the different challenges each city faces...
...issues of public management, how to pick up the trash in the best way, how to clean water, are common issues,” Goldsmith said...
Kennedy School Lecturer Robert Behn said that Goldsmith will be able to apply his experiences in Indianapolis and at Harvard to New York City’s unique challenges, but he added he is “worried Goldsmith will become a Yankees...
Goldsmith’s most recent book, “The Power of Social Innovation: How Civic Entrepreneurs Ignite Community Networks for Good,” featured the work of the Bloomberg administration. Goldsmith said that even before the job offer, he had noted the “environment for innovation” Bloomberg cultivated, which left room for risk taking and significant performance management efforts...
...While Goldsmith said he was surprised by Bloomberg’s offer, he said his choice to return to public service fits with the mission of the Kennedy School...