Harnessing Agility in Governance: A Leadership Framework for an Agile Government

Agile government, characterized by flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness, has emerged as a compelling strategy for achieving success amidst complex and rapid change in the public sector. However, transitioning to such a model necessitates a shift in leadership paradigms.

Weekly Roundup: June 16-20, 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Harnessing the Strengths of both Human Leaders and AI Systems: A Conversation with Dr. Shanda Gore

What is the The PinLeader Path? How can the frameworks in The PinLeader Path help leaders communicate their vision and build trust across these groups? What strategies can government agencies use to identify and nurture future leaders. Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Dr. Shanda Gore author The PinLeader Path Identify, Engage, and Develop Effective Human and AI Leadership for Your Organizational Culture.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, June 16, 2025 - 11:53

Dr Shanda Gore - The PinLeader Path Identify, Engage, and Develop Effective Human and AI Leadership for Your Organizational Culture

Best selling author of The PinLeader Path and Host of the PinLeader Podcast™, Dr. Shanda Gore is founder and president of Mays and Associates, Ltd. (MAYS), a full-service leadership development, strategic planning, and culture building consulting firm. With more than two decades of experience in leading organizations for change, Dr. Gore leads the MAYS team of experts that works with organizations from city and county municipalities, private corporations, K-12 systems, public and private universities, and large athletic organizations.

Weekly Roundup: June 9-13, 2025

Emerging Tech

Technology Transformation in Connecticut State Government: Insights from CIO Mark Raymond

In an era where digital transformation is reshaping public expectations, state and local governments face the challenge of delivering efficient, accessible, and secure services while navigating complex technological landscapes. Recently, I had the pleasure of welcoming Mark Raymond, Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the State of Connecticut, on The Business of Government Hour. Mark shared his insights on how Connecticut is leveraging technology to enhance public service delivery.

Kuang-Ting Tai

Kuang-Ting Tai, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Public Administration joining NSU in 2021. He holds a doctoral degree in Public Administration from Rutgers University-Newark. Kuang-Ting’s research interests mainly focus on the applications of advanced information technologies in the public sector with a specific purpose to examine how information technologies can reshape the interface between the public and government. His prior studies have addressed the related issues regarding transparency, e-participation, and open

Pallavi Awasthi, PhD

Pallavi Awasthi, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Public Management at the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Nova Southeastern University. Pallavi completed a PhD in Public Affairs. Additionally, she also has two master’s degrees in public personnel management and public administration. She has about 15 years of research and consulting experience in public sector leadership development, strategic planning and management, and sustainable community capacity building. Pallavi’s has consulted organizations

Leadership Framework for an Agile Government

On behalf of the IBM Center for The Business of Government, we are pleased to present this new report, Leadership Framework for an Agile Government, by authors Pallavi Awasthi and Kuang Ting Tai of Nova Southeastern University. The report presents leadership imperatives for driving agile government based on extensive research and analysis, drawing on the experiences of digital leaders in city governments such as Boston, Philadelphia, Louisville, and Miami.

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