Weekly Round Up - January 4, 2019

Submitted by on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 15:20

Michael J. Keegan

Weekly Roundup: December 24-28, 2018

Submitted by on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 09:47

Big Pay Increase? Government Executive reports: “Trump must issue an executive order [by December 31] prescribing changes to both basic pay and locality pay for next year, even if that change is zero. . . . If the White House does not issue that order, automatic salary increases will take effect,. . . .

Weekly Roundup: December 17-21, 2018

Submitted by on Fri, 12/21/2018 - 11:37

Evidence Act Advances.  The Senate passed the “Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018” – If it clears the House again (a high probability, given its sponsor is Speaker Ryan), then we can look forward to agencies appointing both Chief Evaluation Officers and Chief Data Officers!

Let’s Get Organized! Implementing a New Program Management Law

Submitted by on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 14:14

Congress recognized the governmentwide shortage of program management talent and leadership commitment in 2016 when it passed the Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act (PMIAA). Two years after its passage, slow but steady progress is being made to implement not only the law’s requirements but also its underlying intent – to improve the government’s ability to manage large and complex programs.

Government in 2040

Submitted by on Mon, 12/17/2018 - 09:26

What will government be in 2040? How will it operate? In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the IBM Center for The Business of Government convened a panel discussion envisioning government operations 20 years into the future. Listen to the interview or learn more about our event and book.

What will Government Look Like in 2040?

Submitted by on Mon, 12/17/2018 - 09:16
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, June 10, 2019 - 08:00
Author: 
Government in 2040
Audio: 
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Weekly Roundup: December 10-14, 2018

Submitted by on Fri, 12/14/2018 - 13:48

John Kamensky

Finding a Needle in Haystack. The Government Accountability Office released a new report that identifies 5 key practices for transparently reporting government data. It recommends several steps to better align USAspending.gov with key practices and other requirements.

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

Submitted by on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 14:06

In the IBM Center’s new book, Government For The Future: Reflection and Vision for Tomorrow’ Leaders,  part two of the book looks twenty years ahead offering perspectives on the future. This contribution is the next in a multi-part series, Leading the Cities of the Future, authored by Marc Ott, Lee Feldman, and Tad McGalliard.

Happy Holidays from The IBM Center for The Business of Government

Insights from the Deputy Directors for Management at the Office of Management and Budget

Submitted by on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 09:22

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the IBM Center for The Business of Government convened a panel discussion with the current and 3 past deputy directors for management at the Office of Management and Budget.

Learn more about our 20th anniversary event and preview our book!

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