Eight Strategies for Transforming Government

Submitted by on Fri, 10/21/2022 - 09:39

Importantly, the areas address both individual trends influencing government, and topics that can be addressed with even greater impact if assessed in a way that integrates across trends—such as driving an agile approach to digital innovation that improves outcomes. This integrative approach is especially true for how different trends relate to equity across government programs and foster trust in government institutions,

Innovation and Emerging Technologies in Government: Keys to Success

Submitted by on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 08:00

The obstacles to implementing technological innovation in government often have less to do with hardware and software than people and processes. How can leaders recognize the need for new technology? How do innovators find funding and put the pieces in place to test a new idea? How does an agency define and measure success?

Laboratories of Innovation: Building and Using Evidence in Charter Schools

Submitted by on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 09:51

As originally envisioned, charter schools were intended to be laboratories of innovation. Offering broad flexibility in exchange for performance-based accountability, charter schools are well-positioned to test, validate, and adopt new practices in a public school environment.

A Playbook for CIO-Enabled Innovation in the Federal Government

Submitted by on Tue, 12/15/2015 - 15:03

In the federal government, for example, agencies have begun to designate chief technology officers, chief innovation officers, chief data officers, entrepreneurs-in-residence, and similar roles to promote new approaches to innovation. But because many innovations are rooted in the use of technology, agency Chief Information Officers (CIOs) can play a strong role as well. Furthermore, the new Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act creates a statutory requirement for CIOs to help lead agency IT innovation efforts.

The Science of Leadership: Nine Capacities to Navigate Complexity and Drive Impact

Submitted by on Wed, 08/20/2025 - 14:48

In an era of unprecedented challenges—from AI-driven disruptions to economic volatility and bureaucratic inertia—effective leadership demands more than intuition or charisma. It is no longer about hierarchy or control; it is about adaptability, empathy, and the deliberate cultivation of human potential and it requires a rigorous, evidence-based approach grounded in scientific research.

The Science of Leadership: Nine Ways to Expand Your Impact – A Conversation with Margaret Moore

Submitted by on Mon, 08/18/2025 - 13:06
What is the “science of leadership”? Why is it important to distinguish between self-oriented, other-oriented, and system-oriented leadership? How should leaders navigate modern challenges such as the rise of AI or economic uncertainty? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Margaret Moore, co-author of THE SCIENCE OF LEADERSHIP: Nine Ways to Expand Your Impact.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, August 18, 2025 - 11:00
Author: 
Margaret Moore
Audio: 
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Procurement Reform In Vogue

Submitted by on Wed, 08/13/2025 - 11:18

An international convening of procurement leaders on driving acquisition as a strategic priority for governments in addressing national goals, hosted by OECD and preceded by a session on buying Generative AI.  A well-attended and highly engaged set of discussions with US government and industry leaders on new ideas at the annual National Contract Management World Congress.

Fostering Trust through Collaborative Public Engagement

Submitted by on Mon, 08/11/2025 - 14:52

Julia Carboni's new report, "Collaborative Public Engagement for Building Trust in Government," synthesizes valuable insights from Carboni's original blog post series, distilling them into a practical guide. Her report emphasizes the importance of community voices and local strengths in shaping public policy and achieving civic goals.

Collaborative Public Engagement for Building Trust in Government

Submitted by on Mon, 08/11/2025 - 14:30

The author’s insights equip public leaders and managers with practical tools for engaging the public in ways that foster meaningful participation and collaboration. Drawing from two decades of research, training, and practice in public engagement, the report emphasizes the importance of engaging with different community voices; other insights address the strengths that local communities can build upon to inform public policy and achieve public goals.

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