Developing Strategic Foresight Skills to Navigate Uncertainty

Submitted by on Mon, 09/22/2025 - 14:26
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
Author: 
Michael J. Keegan
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Forging Practical Solutions to Threats Targeting our Digital Infrastructure

Submitted by on Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:57

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

Submitted by on Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:02
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

Submitted by on Mon, 09/15/2025 - 11:00
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
Author: 
Rear Admiral Michael L. Baker
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Weekly Round Up: September 1-5, 2025

Submitted by on Fri, 09/05/2025 - 14:22

Artificial intelligence

New Report - GenAI and the Future of Government Work

Submitted by on Thu, 09/04/2025 - 11:53

Today, we're excited to announce the publication of GenAI and the Future of Government Work by Professor William G. Resh from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University, alongside a host of contributors. This timely report offers federal leaders a roadmap for navigating the AI revolution while keeping human talent at the center of public service. 

Gül Nisa Gürbüz, Yi Ming, Xinyao (Andy) Xia, Michael Overton, PhD, and Brandon De Bruhl

William G. Resh, PhD

Submitted by on Thu, 09/04/2025 - 10:12

William G. Resh is Professor and Chair of the Department of Public Management and Policy(PMAP) at Georgia State University’s Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. A nationally recognizedscholar of executive politics, public personnel policy, civil service systems, and theU.S. presidency, Resh brings a dynamic blend of research excellence, administrative experience,and deep commitment to public service education to his role.

GenAI and the Future of Government Work

Submitted by on Thu, 09/04/2025 - 10:06

On behalf of the IBM Center for The Business of Government, we are pleased to present this new report, GenAI and the Future of Government Work by Professor William G.Resh, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University with contributors Gül Nisa Gürbüz, Yi Ming, Xinyao (Andy) Xia, Michael Overton, PhD, and Brandon De Bruhl.

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