Bert George

Bert George is Professor of Public and Nonprofit Strategy at the Department of Public and International Affairs, City University of Hong Kong. Bert is also Associate Dean for Engagement and Knowledge Transfer and Director of the Research Cluster on Brain, Behavior and Society at the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences of CityU. His research, teaching, and service focus especially on how strategy processes and practices can help public and nonprofit organizations perform better and create public value. He has published widely on

New Research Report: How Governments Can Build More Resilient, Future-Ready Institutions

The IBM Center for The Business of Government is pleased to announce the publication of Embedding Strategic Foresight into Strategic Planning and Management: International Recommendations by Professor Bert George from the City University of Hong Kong's Department of Public and International Affairs.

Why This Report Matters Now

Weekly Round Up: September 22-26, 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Developing Strategic Foresight Skills to Navigate Uncertainty

How can strategic foresight sharpen decision-making when stakes are high? What common barriers prevent government organizations from adopting a foresight-driven approach to preparedness? What does true resiliency look like for a government organization? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with my guests, Donna Dupont, an award-winning designer and futurist in healthcare, public safety, defense, and security.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, September 22, 2025 - 10:45

Forging Practical Solutions to Threats Targeting our Digital Infrastructure

The conversation delved into how agencies can establish effective C-SCRM programs, the emerging threats they need to tackle, the role of automation, and the standards or KPIs that can help assess progress and ensure high ROI.

Rear Admiral Michael L. Baker, Associate Director for Operations, NGA

Rear Admiral Michael L. Baker, U.S. Navy, assumed the duties as the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Associate Director for Operations in August 2024. As the Associate Director for Operations, he oversees the execution of NGA's mission across the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. He coordinates daily GEOINT operations within NGA, prioritizing assets to oversee crisis management, deployment of personnel, and capabilities to achieve NGA’s key missions of Awareness, Warning, Targeting, and Safe Navigation.

Executing the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency's Mission: A Conversation with Rear Admiral Michael L. Baker

What is the mission of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency? What are the key operational priorities for NGA? How is NGA delivering timely and actionable GEOINT to decision-makers? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Rear Admiral Michael L. Baker Associate Director for Operations at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency on The Business of Government Hour.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, September 15, 2025 - 11:00

Weekly Round Up: September 1-5, 2025

Artificial intelligence

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