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The Key to Modern Governmental Supply Chain Practice: Analytical Technology Innovation

Submitted by on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 12:11

Over the past few years the COVID-19 pandemic has done much to expose and highlight critical gaps and flaws in the global supply chain. While demand for products and services continues to surge, key players in the supply chain delivery value chain struggle to meet that demand in a timely fashion. Scarce supply has resulted in increasing prices for finished goods and raw materials and an inflationary global economy.

Emerging Technology for Response and Recovery: An International Dialogue

Submitted by on Mon, 02/14/2022 - 17:03

Critical challenges that agencies face include the increasing volume of incidents and emergencies, overly complex trade and immigration processes, and evolving threats to borders and customs. Governments can leverage data, AI, intelligent automation, and other emerging technologies to address these complex challenges—while also freeing up critical human resources for high value missions.

The Age of Remote Work: How COVID-19 Transformed Organizations in Real Time

Submitted by on Tue, 02/08/2022 - 09:39

In almost the blink of an eye, the pandemic changed shopping, dining, socializing, travel, and most assuredly the world of work.

Delivering on the Vision of Multi-Domain Command and Control

Submitted by on Mon, 01/31/2022 - 17:00

Across the defence and national security landscape, all involved are grappling with the speed of technological change and the deteriorating strategic context. Everyone, from capability development to planning to operations, is aware that Western Allies no longer have a technological advantage over peer adversaries. This means to win the future battle, we must be focused on gaining situational advantage—making decisions better and faster than the enemy. Multi-Domain Command and Control (MDC2) is focused on gaining that decision superiority.

Reskilling the Workforce with Technology-Oriented Training

Submitted by on Mon, 11/22/2021 - 09:00

This difficult balancing act requires that government executives maximize the effectiveness of agency transformation efforts. Government agencies use technology to increase the efficiency of their services, but rapid changes in technology create a need for additional training to help the workforce remain current in their knowledge and application of new innovations.

Sustaining a Distant Vision: NASA, Mars, and Relay Leadership

Submitted by on Thu, 11/04/2021 - 09:00

In October 2020, three former NASA administrators—Dan Goldin, Sean O’Keefe, and Charles Bolden—convened with the then incumbent, James Bridenstine, to ponder the state of NASA and human space exploration. Goldin (1992-2001) chafed at the slow pace of returning to the Moon and going on to Mars. He pointed out that China was “moving at the speed of light” and it was “damn time for America to get people out of Earth’s orbit.”

Adopting Agile in State and Local Governments

Submitted by on Tue, 10/19/2021 - 09:52

Agile emerged initially as a set of values and principles for software development, first formalized with the “Agile Manifesto” in 2001. For two decades, Agile approaches helped revolutionize software development. Today, Agile strategies have been adapted to government services beyond software development, offering new ways of thinking and delivering in areas such as project management, policymaking, human resources, and procurement.

Managing The Next Crisis: Twelve Principles For Dealing With Viral Uncertainty

Submitted by on Thu, 10/07/2021 - 09:00

The experiences of the last 18 months have pointed to the importance of well-managed actions at the local, national, and cross-border levels. Many of these steps address issues that are now well-documented, including medical support for testing, contact tracing, and vaccine management; supply chain challenges around vaccine production and distribution; impacts on local job markets; and the importance of addressing equity in delivering needed social services.

Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector: A Maturity Model

Submitted by on Tue, 09/14/2021 - 09:59

The technology is revolutionizing the way we derive value and insights from data in order to improve our daily lives. In addition, governments gather a treasure trove of pertinent data that can be used to execute important missions and improve services to the citizen. An effective AI program can greatly enhance the ability of the public sector to deliver on that promise.

Using Technology and Analytics to Enhance Stakeholder Engagement in Environmental Decision-Making

Submitted by on Mon, 08/16/2021 - 10:37

A key provision in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) calls for public participation in the environmental review of proposed actions by federal executive agencies. The law created the Council on Environment Quality (CEQ) and directed individual agencies to implement NEPA in a manner consistent with their respective department and agency missions.

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