New Report from the IBM Center: A Framework to Improve Management of Cyberspace

Submitted by on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 20:42

This report is the product of a group of experts, which was convened by the Department of Computer Science at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). IUP brought together an interdisciplinary panel of experts in national security, international relations, foreign policy, information system network and security, public policy, and computer science. These experts participated in two collaborative roundtable meetings during the first six months of 2014. The report presents results from the roundtable discussions, as well as other research conducted by the author.

How Will Government Adapt?: Positioning the IRS for the Next Decade

Submitted by on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 20:39

Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen shared his insights on his experiences to date in the closing session of the annual meeting of the National Academy of Public Administration in mid-November. Koskinen was confirmed as IRS Commissioner in December 2013. The position had been vacant for over a year, and during that interim, allegations of improprieties led to the dismissal of an interim commissioner along with other staff.

Payment Reform in the Healthcare Industry

Submitted by on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 20:36

Among the topics that I discussed in introducing this blog series was healthcare payment reform. Interestingly, HHS announced last week (Jan 26:) that they are moving their payment model from traditional “fee for service,” seeking to achieve a target level of 30% alternative payment model quality initiatives by 2016 and 50% by 2018. This move has great promise -- however, the change needed to accomplish reduced cost and improved care/outcomes is significant.

Developing Managers Versus Leaders

Submitted by on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 20:33

The Government Accountability Office has released its updated list of high risk areas across the federal government. It flags for attention the mission-critical skills gap in jobs such as telecommunications, cybersecurity and acquisition. But there is also a growing gap in experienced managers and leaders as baby boomers head for retirement. What approaches are needed to ensure the next generation of managers and leaders are ready?

Challenges in Adopting a Big Data Strategy (Part 1 of 2)

Submitted by on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 20:28
Adopting a big data strategy presents four challenges for public sector organizations. This is the first entry of a two part blog post that identifies those challenges (talent management, interoperability, trust in the data, and cyber infrastructure) and poses a few solutions to help mitigate the risk these challenges present.

Introduction

Challenges in Adopting a Big Data Strategy (Part 2 of 2)

Submitted by on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 20:23

Big data should not be defined as “big” based on the size of the data alone. As defined by an important Commission on Big Data, big data is “a phenomenon that is a result of the rapid acceleration and exponential growth in the expanding volume of high velocity, complex and diverse types of data.” Organizations that do not necessarily have a large volume of data can benefit from a better understanding of the art of the possible with the new generation of analytic tools designed for big data.

Leadership in Action: The Business of Government Magazine Winter 2015

Submitted by on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 20:21

To complement these examples of leadership in action, I also highlight the practical, actionable research done by some of the most recognized and respected thought leaders in public management. It is the unique mission of this magazine, and the IBM Center for The Business of Government as a whole, to connect research to practice, merging real world experience with practical scholarship.

Five Examples of How Federal Agencies Use Big Data

Submitted by on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 20:18

This blog entry provides examples of how federal agencies and other levels of government are developing and applying big data strategies in the areas of fraud detection, financial market analysis, health related research, government oversight, education, criminology, environmental protection, and energy exploration.

Introduction

The FY 2016 Budget: Details Worth a Look

Submitted by on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 19:51

Beyond the dollars in the President's budget, there are some details buried in congressional justifications that are worth examining. I think there are three sets of initiatives - that for the most part do not create new programs nor spend much in new dollars - that are worth attention: Building the capacity to implement and sustain cross-agency priority goals, Creating capacity to conduct meaningful performance-and-results assessments and link them to implementation, and Extending evidence-based approaches to solving problems.

Weekly Roundup: March 2-6, 2015

Submitted by on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 19:48

Social Impact Bond Legislation Introduced. Bi-partisan legislation creating a $300 million fund to pilot "pay for performance" grants has been introduced in the House, with similar legislation to be introduced in Senate. Acquisition Reform Underway. Much can be done administratively to fix the acquisition process, and Federal News Radio reports that OMB's Anne Rung has laid out a series of next steps to expand initiatives underway, such as category management. Shared Services Gains Some Friends.

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