Making Agile Happen: Part I

Submitted by on Thu, 10/14/2021 - 12:59

In this and the next three posts, I lay out new frameworks for educational and training programs intended for those moving into government (pre-career service), and for those currently serving in public service (professional development).  These frameworks build from ideas in this series, and offer possible approaches for designing relevant, integrated public affairs education and deliver that to a broad, diverse population.

COVID-19 Phase III—Building a robust analytic foundation to emerge stronger and more resilient

Submitted by on Tue, 10/12/2021 - 13:07

Co-Authors: Cristina Caballe, Executive Director, Global Public Sector, IBM and Mike Stone, Global Managing Director, Public Sector, Healthcare and Life Sciences, IBM

Weekly Roundup: October 4-8, 2021

Submitted by on Fri, 10/08/2021 - 13:44

The Post-COVID Civil Service:  Dr. Donald F. Kettl joins discusses how federal service can change after the pandemic. The pandemic has brought to light many systemic problems in American governance and the civil service. Like other major disasters, the pandemic presents an opportunity to reshape the future of work in the federal service. Looking to the big lessons for COVID and beyond -- turns out that the quality of people in government matters most.

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.

Patty Carrolo

Submitted by on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 14:52

Patricia Martone Carrolo is General Manager of IBM's Global Healthcare and Life Sciences Industry and is a Member of the IBM Industry Academy. She manages Watson Health, Services, Cloud, Infrastructure and Blockchain. Prior to her current role, Ms. Carrolo led IBM's Healthcare Industry.

Healthcare beyond the pandemic: Mapping a sustainable future

Submitted by on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 14:14

From doctors and nurses in intensive care units caring for the sickest of the sick to scientists in laboratories looking for a seemingly elusive cure for this deadly disease, healthcare systems have been stretched beyond our imaginations.

Securing borders with advanced technologies — insights from a dialogue with government leaders from Singapore, Australia and the U.S.

Submitted by on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 09:26

In a post-pandemic world, homeland security and border control agencies are being tasked with transforming how they respond and operate in a highly digitalized environment, while ensuring safety and prosperity of citizens and country. Critical challenges that agencies face include increasing volume of incidents and emergencies, overly complex trade processes, and threats to borders and customs.  Governments can leverage data, AI, and other emerging technologies to address these challenges.

Weekly Roundup: September 27-October 1, 2021

Submitted by on Fri, 10/01/2021 - 13:15

Working Together as a Federal IT Enterprise to Deliver for the American People. In a new blog post, Federal CIO Clare Martorana discusses how the pandemic forced us to re-evaluate the way we operate across government and ask how we can serve our citizens faster and more securely.

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