Government Reform: Lessons from the Past for Actions in the Future

This overview of government reforms and actions provides important lessons for leaders today and tomorrow.

Reform approaches will vary, depending on the types of reform are being pursued. Each type relies on different strategic implementation approaches, with different lessons learned that the authors hope will be of value to leaders today.

Weekly Roundup: March 15-19, 2021

John Kamensky

Weekly Roundup: March 8-12, 2021

John Kamensky

Tech and Data Innovation Can Drive Progress in Sustainability and Environmental Protection

Advanced analytics and digital technologies have great potential to help to advance environmental sustainability.

Terry Yosie

Terry served as President & CEO of the World Environment Center (WEC) from 2006 to 2018, which included development and implementation of strategies to advance business solutions for sustainability challenges. Dr. Yosie has held senior-level management positions in government, corporate and consulting organizations and is the author of over 100 professional publications and co-author of," Fifty Years at the US Environmental Protection Agency: Progress, Retrenchment and Opportunities," 2021.

Digital Technology and the Environment

In September 2020, we convened a roundtable of experts and stakeholders to discuss the potential of data and digital technologies to advance environmental sustainability. More than 25 participants representing government, the private sector, academia and not-for-profit organizations from around the world attended the event. They explored the opportunities and challenges associated with using data to further environmental objectives.

Harrison Smith

Harrison Smith is the Deputy Chief Procurement Officer in the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). He is responsible for all acquisition programs and contractual commitments for equipment, supplies, and services for IRS and Treasury Departmental Offices.

Prior to joining the IRS, Harrison served in various roles at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Naval Sea Systems Command and has 15 years of operational procurement experience.

Weekly Roundup: March 1-5, 2021

John Kamensky

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