Wednesday, March 19, 2025
I recently had the privilege of interviewing Bob Bordone and Joel Salinas, MD, on The Business of Government Hour to discuss their new book, Conflict Resilience. In this post, I’ll unpack the key themes from our conversation, distill leadership lessons from their book, and provide recommendations for how government executives can apply these tools to lead more effectively through conflict.
Friday, March 14, 2025
Articles & insights of interest in public management & leadership for the week ending March 14,, 2025
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
This blog series is designed to equip public leaders and managers with practical tools and strategies for engaging the public in ways that can help restore trust in government.
Friday, March 7, 2025
Articles & insights of interest in public management & leadership for the week ending March 7, 2025.
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Dr. Francis Collins has retired from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). At the IBM Center for The Business of Government, we have had the privilege of chronicling his journey through interviews, profiles, and in-depth reports.
Monday, March 3, 2025
We are pleased to announce our latest round of awards for new reports on key public sector challenges, which respond to priorities identified in the Center's research agenda. Our content is intended to stimulate and accelerate the production of practical research that benefits public sector leaders and managers.
Friday, February 28, 2025
Articles & insights of interest in public management & leadership for the week ending February 28, 2025
Thursday, February 27, 2025
In response to the pressing challenge of reducing improper payments, which amounted to $2.7 trillion over two decades with $236 billion for fiscal year 2023, the IBM Center for The Business of Government and the National Academy of Public Administration co-hosted a roundtable in November 2024.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
By applying the core leadership insights from “The Power of Strategic Fit” to government, public sector leaders can enhance efficiency, foster innovation, and deliver better services to citizens.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
This blog series is designed to equip public leaders and managers with practical tools and strategies for engaging the public in ways that can help restore trust in government.

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Blogs:

Envisioning the Road Ahead:  The Future of Data and Analytics

Envisioning the Road Ahead:  The Future of Civic Engagement

Envisioning the Road Ahead:  The Future of Artificial Intelligence

Envisioning the Road Ahead:  The Future of Work 

Visions of Government in 2040:  Perspectives on the Future - Leading the Cities of the Future

Visions of Government in 2040:  Citizen-Driven Government - Boundaryless Organizations

Visions of Government in 2040: Networked Government

Visions of Government in 2040: Engaged Government: Five Predictions for 2040

Visions of Government in 2040: Perspectives on the Future -- A Report from Mars

Government Reform over the Past 20 Years - Assessing Risk

Government Reform over the Past 20 Years—Becoming Collaborative

Government Reform over the Past 20 Years - Social Media

Government Reform over the Past 20 Years—Using Data

Government Reform over the Past 20 Years—Managing Performance

Government Reform over the Past 20 Years—Going Digital

Learning from the Past to Anticipate the Future: A New Center Book Assesses the Long Arc of Government Reform

The IBM Center Marks a 20-Year Milestone

Videos: 

Watch a video from our event featuring two panels of academics and government leaders as they reflect on 20 years and look forward 20 years in government.

Watch the highlights of our event filmed by Government Matters.

Press:

"Hope for Reforming Government in Polarized Times?" Government Executive

"Having a consistent OMB DDM can impact federal management more than any specific agenda." Federal News Network

"Learning from Government's Past to Anticipate its Future." Government Executive