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 Opportunity Project

Submitted by on Tue, 07/22/2025 - 08:30

Since its inception in 2015, TOP has continually evolved, adapting to changing circumstances and expanding its influence across various sectors. This report delves into the significant impact of TOP over the past decade, highlighting the project’s role in fostering collaboration among government agencies, civil society, and the technology industry to create innovative solutions to problems identified by agencies.

Transforming Transportation with a focus on Safety and Innovation: A Conversation with Steve Bradbury, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation

Submitted by on Mon, 07/21/2025 - 12:37
What are the key strategic priorities for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)? How is DOT putting safety and modernization first across all modes of transportation from road to Air Traffic Control? What does the future hold for the U.S. Department of Transportation? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Steven Bradbury Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, July 21, 2025 - 11:00
Author: 
Steve Bradbury
Audio: 
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Weekly Round Up: July 14-18, 2025

Submitted by on Fri, 07/18/2025 - 14:53

Technology

OPM Retirement Services – How Can Digital Modernization Overcome Longstanding Challenges?

Submitted by on Tue, 07/15/2025 - 13:10

Blog Author: Al Himler, former Chief Technology Officer of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management

I left Federal service recently where I held the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and have joined IBM as a Master Solutions Architect with the Hybrid Cloud Transformation team.

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