Ben Zweibelson, PhD, Director, SIG, U.S. Space Command

Submitted by on Mon, 07/15/2024 - 06:33
Ben Zweibelson is the Director for the U.S. Space Command’s (USSPACECOM) Strategic Innovation Group (SIG) located at Colorado Springs, Colorado since February 2022. He has two published books: 'Understanding the Military Design Movement' through Routledge, and 'Beyond the Pale: Designing Military Decision-Making Anew' through the Air University Press. Previously, Ben was the lead design educator/facilitator for U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) through the Joint Special Operations University running the design and innovation programs for seven years. A retired U.S.

Risk Response, Disruption, and The Big Question

Submitted by on Sun, 07/14/2024 - 12:51

According to the National Center for Meteorology, this was the country's heaviest rainfall recorded in 75 years. The numbers are mind-boggling. In just 12 hours, the UAE was drenched with a year’s worth of rain, a deluge that transformed the typically arid landscape into a waterlogged disaster zone. The UAE has committed more than half a billion dollars thus far to deal with the damages.

Announcing the Center’s New Visiting Fellow: Dr. Karen Hardy

Submitted by on Wed, 07/03/2024 - 13:56

With over 30 years of federal experience, Dr. Hardy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in risk management and leadership. Her background includes senior roles at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, where she served as the Director of Risk Management and first Deputy Chief Risk Officer.

Hon. David M. Walker

Submitted by on Mon, 07/01/2024 - 17:08

Hon. David M. Walker is a nationally and internationally recognized fiscal responsibility, government transformation/ accountability, and retirement security expert. He is a non-practicing CPA with over 40 years of executive level experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors, including heading three federal agencies (two ERISA agencies), two non-profits, and leading a global service line for Arthur Andersen LLP. His most recent full-time federal position was as the seventh Comptroller General of the United States and CEO of the U.S.

Leadership Insights from "The Leaders We Need and What Makes Us Follow"

Submitted by on Tue, 06/25/2024 - 14:20

In The Leaders We Need and What Makes Us Follow, Michael Maccoby and Tim Scudder present a compelling analysis into the dynamics of leadership and followership in contemporary society, arguing that effective leadership is not just about personal qualities, but also about understanding the needs and motivations of followers.

Leadership Insights from "The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right"

Submitted by on Wed, 06/19/2024 - 15:47
Dr. Atul Gawande's The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right delves into the profound impact of using checklists to manage complexity and improve outcomes in various fields, from medicine to aviation to construction. Gawande, a renowned surgeon and public health researcher, illustrates how a simple tool like a checklist can revolutionize practices, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and safety.

The Center in the News: 2012 - 2019

The IBM Center for The Business of Government periodically provides expert perspectives on key government issues through a variety of media outlets. The following interviews highlight numerous discussions regarding approaches to improve the effectiveness of government.

 

Exploring the Application and Use of Extended Reality: A Conversation with Annie Eaton author of THE EXTENDED REALITY BLUEPRINT

Submitted by on Mon, 06/17/2024 - 10:27
What is Extended Reality? How does it encompass Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality? How is the public sector and government services leveraging AR/VR technology? What does the future hold for Extended Reality? Join host Michael Keegan on a Special Conversation with Authors Edition as he explores these questions and more with Annie Eaton author of THE EXTENDED REALITY BLUEPRINT: Demystifying the AR/VR Production Process.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, February 10, 2025 - 10:10
Author: 
Annie Eaton
Audio: 
Audio icon annie_eaton_author_podcast_abc.mp3

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