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Wednesday, October 4, 2017
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released its latest assessment of agencies’ progress in becoming more performance and results oriented in their work. The assessment was less-than-stellar, with the understated title noting: “additional actions needed to address pressing governance challenges.”
by Dan Chenok
Monday, October 2, 2017
Government has the chance to cut costs while also streamlining operations, if agencies embrace a continuous innovation model.
Friday, September 29, 2017
I recently explored how the U.S. Coast Guard uses strategic foresight to make better decisions with CDR Eric Popiel on The Business of Government Hour.
Monday, September 18, 2017
In many ways, virtual reality (VR) is old hat to the government. Airmen, astronauts, and soldiers have long been putting in time in simulators training for the real thing.
Friday, September 15, 2017
Back from a summer hiatus, the IBM Center's Weekly Roundup highlights articles and insights that we found interesting over the last couple of weeks.
Thursday, September 14, 2017
The DoD’s direct care health system plays central role in both the readiness and beneficiary missions of DoD, which means ensuring its effectiveness and efficiency is vital to the success of the U.S. military.
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Federal agencies are currently in the midst of developing grand reform plans and four-year strategic plans to submit to OMB this week. But sometimes it is worthwhile to stand back and look at whether you’re doing the basics right.
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
While government performance management is in vogue, there seems to be no consensus on the meaning of the term ‘performance.’ In the name of measuring ‘performance’ of a government agency, there has been a proliferation of approaches, methods and methodol
by Dan Chenok
Monday, September 11, 2017
Large federal agencies have focused on FWA as a means to significantly reduce improper payments resulting in significant agency/department mission and tax payer value.
by Dan Chenok
Friday, September 8, 2017
Over the past decade, federal government agencies have made notable progress with respect to combatting fraud and improper payments as part of agency-specific program integrity efforts.