The Business of Government Hour

What does it take to modernize how government buys? How is the OneGov strategy changing the economics of federal procurement? And where does AI fit in the acquisition enterprise of the future? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with, Laura Stanton, Acting Commissioner, for the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What would it take to build a human services system that measures success by the lives it improves, rather than the rules it follows? How is Tennessee using data, digital tools, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence to transform service delivery? And what lessons can government leaders draw from his book, Our Net Has Holes In It? Join host Michael J. Keegan for a conversation with Clarence Carter, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Human Services as they explore how government can strengthen the safety net, improve outcomes, and help more people move toward lasting independence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it take to lead through that difference rather than around it? Why does so much of it go unmanaged, quietly draining trust and performance? And how can a leader turn difference into what may be the single greatest source of untapped value they have? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Susan MacKenty Brady and Lieutenant General (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith co-authors of All the Difference: Six Leadership Actions to Bridge Perspectives, Strengthen Teams, and Create Value.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do great leaders drive innovation at scale? What are the ABCs of leading innovation? How can government executives navigate AI governance, interagency modernization, and cross-sector partnerships? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Jason Wild, co-author of the book Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation at Scale.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it take to run the most operationally complex department in the federal government? Securing borders. Responding to disasters. Protecting critical infrastructure. At the Department of Homeland Security, keeping those missions running takes focused management. This week on The Business of Government Hour, host Michael J. Keegan talks with Troy Edgar, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, about sustaining mission-critical operations and what lies ahead in a more complex world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Generative AI isn't coming to government — it's already here. The question is whether agencies lead the change or chase it. How can federal leaders strategically integrate GenAI into workforce planning? How do you harness its power without losing what makes government work — human judgment, accountability, and trust? Join host Michael J. Keegan explores these questions and more on this edition of the Business of Government Hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it take to modernize a public benefits system that millions of people rely? How do government leaders improve customer experience, strengthen trust, protect sensitive data, and replace legacy systems? And how can technology help a large public agency become more responsive, more resilient, and more human-centered? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with my special guest Ajit Girn, Chief Information Officer of the California Employment Development Department next week on The Business of Government Hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How can leaders move their organizations toward sustained improvement? Why are results-driven reforms are so fragile—and what makes them endure? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with John M. Bernard, author of Government That Works: The Results Revolution in the States and founder of America’s Pulse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What makes us who we are? How do memory, motivation, empathy, judgment, and our sense of belonging shape the way we lead, make decisions, and connect with others? And what happens when those essential cognitive functions begin to change? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Dr. Masud Husain author of Our Brains, Our Selves: What a Neurologist’s Patients Taught Him About the Brain.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do we govern in a world where technology is no longer evolving in steps… but exploding exponentially? How do we harness their upside while managing their risks? How do we lead in a world where innovation moves at the speed of light, but trust and institutions move more slowly? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Andrea Bonime-Blanc, author of Governing Pandora: Leading in the Age of Generative AI and Exponential Technology.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does a new model of leadership look like in this moment? How do leaders stay grounded when the environment is anything but? What does it take to move from trying to control outcomes to creating the conditions for something new to emerge? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Nicholas Janni and Amy Elizabeth Fox, co-authors of Leading in Chaos: A Clarion Call To A New Future From Two Pioneers In Leadership Development And Transformational Change.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it take to bring artificial intelligence into state child welfare systems? How do you modernize legacy systems…without losing the human judgment at the heart of child welfare? And what happens when you combine data, product thinking, and human-centered design to rethink how government delivers services? Join host Michael J. Keegan and his guest Steven Hintze, Chief Data and Product Officer at the Arizona Department of Child Safety.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is the “Mission Generation”? What motivates talented professionals to pursue careers in public service today? How can government attract and empower a new generation of leaders who want their work to have purpose and impact? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Arun Gupta, co-author The Mission Generation: Rewrite Success, Reclaim Your Purpose, Rebuild Our Future.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does an AI-enabled government look like? How is AI already transforming government operations today? How should government agencies measure real progress, and when is rapid leapfrogging beneficial vs. risky? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions with authors Faisal Hoque and Erik Nelson.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is the “science of leadership”? Why is it important to distinguish between self-oriented, other-oriented, and system-oriented leadership? How should leaders navigate modern challenges such as the rise of AI or economic uncertainty? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Margaret Moore, co-author of THE SCIENCE OF LEADERSHIP: Nine Ways to Expand Your Impact.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the final conversations exploring the key challenges facing publicmanagement today with a focus on technology innovation and procurementstrategies. Michael welcomes NAPA Fellow Laura Stanton, Assistant Commissioner,Federal Acquisition Service’s Office of Information Technology Category (ITC),U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the fourth in a series of conversations exploringthe key challenges facing public management today as well as ways to strengthenEast-West relations. Michael welcomes NAPA Fellow Suzanne Vares-Lum NAPA FellowFrancis Fukuyama next week on a Special Edition of The Business of GovernmentHour. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How can the U.S. federal government rebuild its digital capabilities and truly transform how government does business? What is the difference between learning while doing and learning by doing? How can government agencies become more adaptive and thrive on disruption. Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with thought leaders interviewed this year on The Business of Government Hour. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do we balance the age-old battles between expertise and accountability in government? What is the role of experts in governance? Why have the challenges of bureaucratic capacity and control become far greater in the twenty-first century? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Professor Don Kettl, author of EXPERTS IN GOVERNMENT: The Deep State from Caligula to Trump and Beyond on a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour – Conversations with Authors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is the IT strategy for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory? How is the U.S. Air Force Research Lab leveraging emerging technology to transform how it does IT? What data-driven approaches are being use to improve decision-making across technical, business, and operational domains? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Alexis Bonnell, CIO and Director Digital Capabilities Directorate at the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory within the U.S. Department of the Air Force (USAF).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How can we find value in the unexpected? What can we do to be more resilient? How can we leverage innovation to improve government performance? Join Michael Keegan on a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour as he explores these questions and more marking the 25th anniversary of the IBM Center for The Business of Government. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is the performance paradox? What is the difference between learning while doing and learning by doing? How can overcoming the performance paradox make government executives more effective? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Eduardo Briceno, author of the new book THE PERFORMANCE PARADOX: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action on a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are the strategic priorities for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)? How is DLA modernizing acquisition and supply chain management? What is DLA doing to expand industry engagement and foster innovation while maximizing value? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Vice Admiral Michelle Skubic, Director, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) next week on The Business of Government HourSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is the IT strategy for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)? How is it modernizing its IT systems and infrastructure? What is OPM doing to secure its IT systems and infrastructure? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Guy Cavallo, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are the key processes of innovating? Can innovating be taught & enhanced by continued practice? What are the core traits of an organization this is built to innovate? How can government executives innovate and find new ways to lead? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions with Dr. Ben Bensaou, Author of Built to Innovate -- part of the leading throughSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How does the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) execute on its critical mission? What is it doing to attract innovative businesses and startups to help solve high-impact national security issues? What emerging technologies offer the most promise to securing the nation? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Michael Brown, Director, Defense Innovation Units (DIU), U.S. Department of Defense.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is the IT strategy for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)? How is it using technology and innovation to change the way it does business? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Jamie Holcombe, Chief Information Officer at USPTO. Original Broadcast Date: June 21, 2021See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do analytics and technology intersect and mutually reinforce one another? What can be done to integrate these efforts more effectively? How can government leaders leverage the intersection of open data, open source, and hybrid cloud models to drive improved performance an productivity. Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions with Joel Gurin coauthor of the IBM Center report, Aligning Open Data, Open Source, and Hybrid Cloud Adoption in Government, and President of the Center for Open Data Enterprise (CODE). Originally broadcasted on 5/24.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are the strategic priorities of the U.S. Census Bureau? How is Census improving its data collection and data products? What is the Census Bureau doing to innovate and make a difference? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Dr. Ron Jarmin, Acting director at the U.S. Census Bureau.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are the seven traps of path dependency? How do you think disruptively and create real innovation and change? Join host Michael as he explores these questions with Jeremy Gutsche author of Create the Future: Tactics for Disruptive Thinking on the next edition of the Leading Through Uncertain Times series.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Business of Government Hour - A Special Series focusing on Leading Through Uncertain Times with Chester Elton co-author with Adrian Gostick of Leading with Gratitude. Why is gratitude an essential quality in an effective leader today? What practices can help leaders in uncertain times? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more on The Business of Government Special Edition.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are some of the key challenges in performance management today? How are other government’s around the work using performance management? What are some of the key international trends in government performance management? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these and other questions with John Kamensky, Senior Fellow at The IBM Center for The Business of Government.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are the key IT priorities of the U.S. Department of Justice? How is the DOJ going from IT Modernization to its Transformation? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Joe Klimavicz, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are key leadership qualities for a digital age? How can you become a Mindful Leader? What tools and practices can be employed to better lead yourselves, your teams, and your organizations. Join host Michael Keegan on The Business of Government Hour as he explores these questions and more with Jacqueline Carter, co-author of The Mind of the Leader: How to Lead Yourself, Your People, and Your Organization for Extraordinary Results.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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