The Business of Government Magazine 2024

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Government is a tapestry of diverse missions united by a singular, enduring purpose: serving the public. Whether it’s advancing federal management practices, delivering healthcare to military service members and their families, ensuring operational readiness, improving service to taxpayers, driving digital transformation, or balancing innovation and integration—public service is at the heart of it all.

Announcing our Future Shocks Case Study Grant Competition Recipients

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Earlier this year, our Center welcomed proposals to learn of real-world examples of where government organizations have implemented strategies and capabilities that have improved their mission resilience to be “future ready” and prepared to respond to disruptive events. We sought out case studies within five key domain areas: emergency preparedness and response, cybersecurity, supply chain, climate sustainability, and workforce development. (Learn more about our future shocks initiative).

Introduction: Collaborative Public Engagement for Building Trust in Government

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In a time when trust in civic institutions is at an all-time low, fostering meaningful public engagement has never been more important. This series draws from an asset-based community development framework, emphasizing the value of community voices and the strengths that local communities can build upon to shape public policy and achieve civic goals.

Weekly Roundup: December 2-6, 2024

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Artificial Intelligence and Innovation

Senators Look to Create AI, Cloud Service Competition at DoD. A bipartisan pair of senators is looking to promote a more competitive playing field for vendors of cloud computing and artificial intelligence technologies looking to sell those services to the Pentagon.  

Leading the National Academy of Public Administration: A Conversation with Terry Gerton, President & CEO, NAPA

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What is the mission of the National Academy of Public Administration? How does it help government address the most pressing public management challenges facing us today? What does the future hold for the future hold for the National Academy of Public Administration? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Terry Gerton, President and CEO, National Academy of Public Administration.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, December 9, 2024 - 11:15
Author: 
Terry Gerton
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Weekly Roundup: November 18-22, 2024

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Efficiency

How Can Government Build Resilience in the Face of Crises?

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Since the turn of the millennium, pandemics, heat waves, wildfires, floods, cyberattacks, supply chain interruptions, and other crises have deeply stressed governments, communities, businesses, and individuals around the world. This cascade of catastrophic events raises fundamental questions about how governments can anticipate, prepare for, and respond to these and other shocks yet to come.

AI and Payment Integrity Roundtable - Background Reading

Background materials to review prior to the roundtable event include:

Presidential Transition Library

Navigating a U.S. presidential transition is a complex endeavor that requires strategic preparation and informed decision making. The IBM Center for The Business of Government offers a comprehensive Presidential Transition Library, designed to support government leaders, policymakers, and transition teams with expert resources and actionable insights.

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