Blog
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
This essay explores key leadership lessons from my conversation with Prof Colin Fisher and his recent book, The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups. These lessons underscore that high-performing groups are not accidental but the result of deliberate structure, timing, and psychological safety, offering actionable guidance for leaders in any sector.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
This essay explores the key insights and core themes from my conversation with Margaret. It examines how these capacities enable leaders to bridge the gap between theory and practice, particularly in high-stakes environments like government.
by Dan Chenok
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
A number of recent and ongoing initiatives and events point to significant synergies in the promise of reform for how the government does the business of buying.
by Dan Chenok
Monday, August 11, 2025
Guidance for public leaders and managers seeking to enhance public engagement.
Friday, August 8, 2025
Articles & insights of interest in public management & leadership for the week ending August 8, 2025
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
This essay highlights insights from my conversation with Bill Tinston, Director of the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office (FEHRM), revealing critical insights into the mission, challenges, and strategies of the FEHRM, offering valuable lessons for leaders navigating complex, large-scale transformations in government or any enterprise setting.
Friday, August 1, 2025
Articles & insights of interest in public management & leadership for the week ending August 1, 2025
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
This essay synthesizes the key themes and insights from my conversation with Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer, NATO’s Chief Information Officer, highlighting NATO’s approach to digital transformation, cybersecurity, and leadership in a complex geopolitical landscape.
Friday, July 25, 2025
Articles & insights of interest in public management & leadership for the week ending July 25, 2025
by Dan Chenok
Thursday, July 24, 2025
A new report reviews the impact of The Opportunity Project (TOP), which has emerged as a pioneering initiative that leverages open government data and agile development practices to address a broad array of public needs.