Outcomes-Based Contracting: An Invaluable Tool That Builds on Proven Practice

Submitted by on Tue, 10/14/2025 - 13:59

A key element of the Administration’s efforts to bring common sense to Federal procurement is pressing agency contracting and program staff to focus on the resources applied to a project (people and dollars) and the results achieved.  For example, in education, is greater funding resulting in higher student test scores? For healthcare, is a new treatment successful in reducing the need for patient hospitalization? In both these cases the perceived benefits of the effort are clearcut.

Epic Disruptions: 11 Innovations That Shaped Our Modern World: A Conversation with Professor Scott Anthony

Submitted by on Mon, 10/13/2025 - 14:40
What are the most common misconceptions about disruption, and why does getting the definition right matter for government leaders? How can leaders distinguish between genuine failures and innovations that are simply ahead of their time? What are the societal downsides of disruption that leaders need to actively manage. Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Prof. Scott D. Anthony, author of Epic Disruptions: 11 Innovations That Shaped Our Modern World on The Business of Government Hour.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, October 13, 2025 - 10:26
Author: 
Scott Anthony
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Prof. Scott Anthony, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College

Submitted by on Mon, 10/13/2025 - 14:23
He is currently a Professor at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, where his research and teaching focuses on navigating disruptive change. He teaches the popular elective courses “Leading Disruptive Change,” “Horizon Scanning,” and “AI and Decision Making.” Recognized globally for his thought leadership, Thinkers50 has named Scott one of the world’s most influential management thinkers multiple times. In 2017, he won the Thinkers50 Innovation Award, which recognizes the world’s leading innovation thinker.

A New Roadmap for AI in State Government: Balancing Innovation, Efficiency, and Risk:

Submitted by on Fri, 10/10/2025 - 17:10

In a forthcoming report, AI in State Government: Balancing Innovation, Efficiency, and Risk, authors Katherine Barrett and Richard Greene provide a timely and comprehensive examination of how AI is being integrated into state operations. The report highlights both the promise and the challenges of adopting these technologies, emphasizing the need to preserve transparency, accountability, and human judgment in the process. 

Weekly Round Up: October 6-10, 2025

Submitted by on Fri, 10/10/2025 - 16:24

Artificial Intelligence

Insights on Leadership, Mindset, and Thriving on Disruption

Submitted by on Mon, 10/06/2025 - 12:59
How can the U.S. federal government rebuild its digital capabilities and truly transform how government does business? What is the difference between learning while doing and learning by doing? How can government agencies become more adaptive and thrive on disruption. Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with thought leaders interviewed this year on The Business of Government Hour.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, October 6, 2025 - 12:36
Author: 
Briceño Pahlka Evans Spitz
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Weekly Round Up: September 29-October 3, 2025

Submitted by on Fri, 10/03/2025 - 16:19

Artificial Intelligence

Embedding Strategic Foresight into Strategic Planning and Management

Submitted by on Mon, 09/29/2025 - 17:51

In an age of accelerating change and unprecedented complexity, governments worldwide face the formidable challenge of governing not just for today, but for tomorrow. These challenges underscore a fundamental truth: reactive governance is no longer sufficient. Public leaders must anticipate, prepare, and adapt to emerging realities with unprecedented speed and sophistication.

GenAI and the Future of Government Work: A Conversation with Professor Bill Resh

Submitted by on Mon, 09/29/2025 - 13:37
How is Generative AI (GenAI) altering how we work? What can federal agencies leaders do to strategically integrating GenAI into their workforce planning? How can GenAI serve as a collaborative partner, enhancing human capabilities and driving efficiency without displacing the critical human judgment? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Professor William Resh from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University and author of the IBM Center report GenAI and the Future of Government Work.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, September 29, 2025 - 10:24
Author: 
Professor Bill Resh
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