Conversation with Author Series

Submitted by on Sun, 04/29/2018 - 10:23

This radio show interview provides an overview of the recently released report.  An introduction of the report follows: The release of this report comes on the heels of the first anniversary of the Open Government Directive issued in December 2009. This Directive required all executive departments and agencies to take the following steps toward the goal of creating a more open government:

Scott P. Overmyer

Submitted by on Sun, 04/29/2018 - 10:22

Scott Overmyer is Assistant Executive Director for STEM subjects at Southern New Hampshire University (Manchester, NH), where he is responsible for STEM Lab technologies, policies and procedures for online students in STEM fields. While not currently working as such, he was a teleworker for 12 years from his home in South Dakota.

Daniel Tangherlini

Submitted by on Sun, 04/29/2018 - 10:20

Daniel Tangherlini was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 24, 2009 to serve as Treasury’s Assistant Secretary for Management, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Performance Officer. In these roles, Tangherlini serves as the principal policy advisor on the development and execution of the budget and performance plans for Treasury and the internal management of the Treasury and its bureaus.

Dave M. Wennergren

Submitted by on Sun, 04/29/2018 - 10:18

Mr. David M. Wennergren serves as the Assistant Deputy Chief Management Officer at the U.S. Department of Defense.  Prior to his current role, Mr. Wennergren was Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Information Management, Integration and Technology / Deputy Chief Information Officer, providing top-level advocacy in creating a unified information management and technology vision for the Department and ensuring the delivery of the capabilities required to achieve the Department’s transformation to net centric operations. In addition to his duties as Deputy CIO, Mr.

Stephen Goldsmith

Submitted by on Sun, 04/29/2018 - 10:16

Stephen Goldsmith is the Deputy Mayor for Operations. Deputy Mayor Goldsmith is focused on creating a City government for the 21st Century that is smaller, more efficient, and more cost effective; uses fewer vehicles; consolidates back office functions and reduces redundancies across agencies; shares data, and uses technology to better serve the public.

Joseph Nye

Submitted by on Sun, 04/29/2018 - 10:15

A decade into the 21st century in the U.S. has encountered many unforeseen challenges and seemingly unimaginable opportunities. In the midst of these shifting dimensions, many are questioning the proper use of power, leadership, and security among the relations of nations to meet the demands of an ever complex world. What is smart power? How do the challenges of the 21st century demand a reshaping and a redefining of leadership? How best can national security leaders transform the intelligence enterprise to meet the security needs of today?

Dr. Robert D. Childs

Submitted by on Sun, 04/29/2018 - 10:12

For the past decade, Chancellor Robert D. Childs has led NDU's iCollege. Under his visionary leadership, the college has become the international leader in providing graduate-level certificates, educational services, and learning experiences in Information Assurance, Chief Information Officer, eGovernment, Chief Financial Officer, IT Project Management, and strategic leader competencies to government employees; and was designated as a "National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Information Assurance Education." Recently, Dr.

General Anthony Zinni

Submitted by on Sun, 04/29/2018 - 10:10

Military power is typically the bedrock of a nation’s power. In this complex and dynamic world of changing demands, the nature of security today requires that it be conceive more broadly than at any time before. Some have called for a new and vibrant strategic direction for U.S. national security and foreign policy. Today’s context presents a unique set of challenges and requires a new way of thinking about American power and security.

Jay Hoffman

Submitted by on Sun, 04/29/2018 - 10:08

Beth McGrath

Submitted by on Sun, 04/29/2018 - 10:06

Ms. Elizabeth (Beth) A. McGrath was sworn in as the Department’s first Deputy Chief Management Officer, a Senate-confirmed and politically appointed position, on July 1, 2010. Ms. McGrath leads the Department’s efforts to better synchronize, integrate and coordinate DoD business operations and serves as the Principal Staff Assistant (PSA) and advisor to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense for matters relating to management and improvement of business operations.  Ms.

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