Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation at Scale with Jason Wild

Submitted by on Mon, 03/23/2026 - 13:43
How do great leaders drive innovation at scale? What are the ABCs of leading innovation? How can government executives navigate AI governance, interagency modernization, and cross-sector partnerships? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Jason Wild, co-author of the book Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation at Scale.
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Monday, March 23, 2026 - 11:00
Author: 
Jason Wild
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Modernizing OPM and Reimagining the Federal Workforce

Submitted by on Mon, 03/23/2026 - 13:39

There's a phrase that circulates quietly among federal human capital professionals — one that Scott Kupor, Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, dropped early in our conversation on The Business of Government Hour. OPM, he told me, had long been called "no PM" not OPM” by the agency heads he visited when he first arrived. The nickname stung, but it also clarified.

Weekly Roundup - March 16-20, 2026

Submitted by on Fri, 03/20/2026 - 14:27

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGY

Senate Bill Aims to Curb AI Use by the DOD.  New Senate legislation would establish restrictions on the Defense Department's use of artificial intelligence technologies for surveillance of U.S. citizens, among other proposed limits — raising broader questions about AI governance, accountability, and civil liberties in national security contexts.

Transforming Federal Hiring & Modernizing the Workforce: A Conversation with Scott Kupor, Director, U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Submitted by on Mon, 03/16/2026 - 10:40
What are the strategic priorities the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)? How is OPM working to modernize the U.S. federal HR systems? What is it doing to streamline hiring, shift to a skills-based talent management, and what will it take to build the workforce of the future? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Scott Kupor, Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:37
Author: 
Scott Kupor
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Scott Kupor, Director, U.S. Office of Personnel Management

Submitted by on Mon, 03/16/2026 - 10:35
Scott Kupor s an American business executive and investment banker who has served as the director of the United States Office of Personnel Management since 2025.

Weekly Roundup - March 9-13, 2026

Submitted by on Fri, 03/13/2026 - 15:08

This week's roundup reflects a notably consequential period in federal technology governance. The White House released its long-awaited national cybersecurity strategy, the first of the Trump administration, establishing a six-pillar framework and signaling a more offensive posture in cyberspace. On the AI front, legislative momentum and agency-level action converged — from GSA seeking greater government control over AI tools to CMS deploying AI to combat fraud and DOE unveiling a new supercomputer mission.

Deploying Talent at Speed and Scale: Reforming Federal Hiring and Improving the Workforce’s Capacity to Drive Outcomes

Submitted by on Fri, 03/13/2026 - 10:10

Blog Co-Author: Sara Sayyar, Consultant, Federal HR and Talent Transformation, IBM

As agencies navigate shifting priorities amidst rapid technological change, their ability to attract and retain high-quality talent is essential to their mission of delivering for the American people. 

Weekly Roundup: March 2-6, 2026

Submitted by on Fri, 03/06/2026 - 15:56

This week’s roundup reflects a week of consequential developments in federal technology, management, and leadership. AI governance and security dominate the conversation—from a presidential ban on a major AI provider to bipartisan efforts to codify federal AI standards. Cybersecurity leaders are on high alert amid escalating geopolitical tensions, while agencies continue pressing toward zero trust maturity. Workforce initiatives are taking shape at OPM, NASA, and DOE, even as performance-based layoff rules signal deeper civil service reform.

Nine Ways to Expand Your Impact: On the Science of Leadership

Submitted by on Thu, 03/05/2026 - 23:43
The Science of Leadership: Nine Ways to Expand Your Impact. 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.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, March 2, 2026 - 11:00
Author: 
Meg Moore
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