A Framework for Improving Federal Program Management

Submitted by on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 10:22

In this report, Dr. Weiss offers a framework for how the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Office of Personnel Management, and agencies should develop standards and competencies for improved program management.  Dr. Weiss’ report is designed to help agencies understand the full range of skills and experiences needed across the range of program management needs in government. She supplements the framework with concrete case examples of program managers who demonstrate the skills and experiences needed to lead different types of programs.

Weekly Round Up - August 3, 2018

Submitted by on Fri, 08/03/2018 - 16:40

Michael J Keegan

New DHS center to address cyber gaps. Collectively, cyber threats and their possible consequences are a bigger threat than 9/11-style attacks, DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen argued as she unveiled a new National Risk Management Center to combat them.

Weekly Roundup: July 23-27, 2018

Submitted by on Fri, 07/27/2018 - 16:31

John Kamensky

How Can Blockchain Technology Help Government Drive Economic Activity?

Submitted by on Wed, 07/25/2018 - 12:27

Post 2 (of 3): A Blueprint Discussion on Payments Innovation

By Guest Bloggers: Thomas Hardjono, MIT Connection Science, Matt Nelson, IBM, and Pete Teigen, IBM

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Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour Leaders Speak on Managing Risk in Government

Submitted by on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 12:19

To complement these examples of leadership in action, I also highlight the practical, actionable research done by some of the most recognized and respected thought leaders in public management.

Whether government leaders or thought leaders, our guests join us for an informative, insightful, and in-depth conversation. Over the last five years, I have interviewed more than 300 of them.  It is from this rich library that I have culled together their insights on managing risk in government.

Leaders Speak on Managing Risk in Government

Submitted by on Mon, 07/23/2018 - 13:52

How has the use of right management evolved in U.S. federal agencies? What is Enterprise Risk Management? What are some of the key risks facing government today? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more on a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour – Leaders Speak on Managing Risk in Government.

Weekly Round Up - July 20, 2018

Submitted by on Sat, 07/21/2018 - 10:55

John Kamensky

Beyond "Boxology"

Submitted by on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 09:46

Skeptics call the President’s proposals to reorganize “boxology,” since they see them as merely shuffling around organizational boxes without anything actually being fixed.  Even a respected public management observer such as Donald Moynihan questions the Administration’s commitment: “Is it the nice, sensible documents that OMB puts out, or their actual management practice?”

How Can Government Best Address Cyber Risks?

Submitted by on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 09:27

Guest Blogger Shue-Jane Thompson

Diverse agency data stores extend the source of risk throughout government organizations, bringing the need for new approaches that move beyond traditional security precautions. Cyberattacks against government are becoming more common and and have more severe impact.

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