Weekly Roundup, October 1-5, 2018

Submitted by on Fri, 10/05/2018 - 15:33

John Kamensky

Remembering a Great Cyber Leader

Submitted by on Tue, 10/02/2018 - 11:01

John Lainhart, a leader and influencer of great impact in the Federal IT security world, sadly passed away last week.  John’s remarkable career spanned both civilian and military leadership roles as a government official, as well as nearly two decades as a successful industry executive that included service as the IBM Center for The Business of Government’s Cybersecurity Fellow.  It is with the highest respect and admiration that we remember John’s great influence in the Federal cybersecurity and audit communities.

Leaders Speak on Collaborative Governance

Submitted by on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 13:52

Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour Leaders Speak on Collaborative Governance. Traditional hierarchical models of governing are increasingly being supplemented with a collaborative network model. Join host Michael Keegan as he explores the use of collaboration in government with a host of government and thought leaders.

Leaders Speak on Collaborative Governance

Submitted by on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 13:52
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Bringing the Next Generation of Talent into the Business of Government

Submitted by on Tue, 09/25/2018 - 11:41

I recently had the privilege of learning about the “Civic Digital Fellows” program, an opportunity for innovative college students to help government by developing new technology applications that help agencies deliver their missions more effectively and efficiently.  The story of the program is a great examples of how an entrepreneurial idea can lead to a model of how government can improve performance by accessing new ideas and talent.  The IBM Center is pleased to publish a guest blog from the program’s founder, Chris Kuang, below.

 

The Role of Curiosity in Innovation

Submitted by on Tue, 09/25/2018 - 11:35

We are told that innovation is the process of improving or adapting a service, product, or system in order to deliver better results and create value.  It turns out that most innovations are the result of the curiosity of employees, not the creation of an innovation office staffed by specialized “innovators.”

Leaders Speak on Performance Management in Government

Submitted by on Mon, 09/24/2018 - 14:53

Performance management initiatives over the past two decades helped shift the conversation within and across U.S. government agencies—from a focus on measuring program activities and outputs to a focus on achieving mission outcomes. Join host Michael Keegan next week for a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour exploring the evolution of Performance Management in Government.

Weekly Round Up - September 21, 2018.

Submitted by on Mon, 09/24/2018 - 14:02

More Pay Demo Projects? Federal News Radio’s Jason Miller reports on what he learned about a recent OMB-sponsored summit on the future of the federal workforce.  The forum explored issues such as the impact of artificial intelligence, the federal pay structure, and performance management.

How Can Blockchain Technology Help Government Drive Economic Activity?

Submitted by on Mon, 09/24/2018 - 12:00

Post 3 (of 3): A Blueprint Discussion on Provenance and Supply Chains

By Guest Bloggers: Thomas Hardjono, MIT Connection Science and Pete Teigen, IBM

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