Discussion 1 How do politics affect program management and the policy process? H

Discussion 1
How do politics affect program management and the policy process? How can public administrators help to lessen obstacles created by politics?
Discussion 2
Describe a government project you feel was a success that went through a long range or strategic planning process. How important was the long range or strategic planning process for the success of the project? What could have been the result of less stringent planning?