Margie Graves

Submitted by on Tue, 01/13/2026 - 17:47

Margie is a Visiting Fellow with the IBM Center for The Business of Government.  Margie’s work with the Center will be informed by her track record of experience and expertise.  She is the former Deputy Federal CIO for the Office of Management and Budget.

Margie Graves

Submitted by on Tue, 01/13/2026 - 17:35

Margie is a Visiting Fellow with the IBM Center for The Business of Government.  Margie’s work with the Center will be informed by her track record of experience and expertise.  She is the former Deputy Federal CIO for the Office of Management and Budget.

Reflections on Public Service with Gene Dodaro, former Comptroller General of the U.S.

Submitted by on Mon, 01/12/2026 - 11:43
Gene Dodaro joins host Michael J. Keegan on The Business of Government Hour for a conversation reflecting on his public service journey, the accomplishments that shaped GAO’s modern identity, and the challenges that lie ahead for the US federal government. He offers insights on the persistent vulnerabilities still facing government, the importance of public sector leadership, and advice he has for his successor and the next generation of public servants.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, January 12, 2026 - 11:00
Author: 
Michael J. Keegan
Audio: 
Audio icon gene_dodaro3_podcast_abc.mp3

Josh Helms

Submitted by on Fri, 01/09/2026 - 11:45
Lieutenant Colonel Josh Helms is a data analyst in the Army serving as a Research Fellow in the Army's Training With Industry program, through which he works with IBM for one year before returning to the Army. His research fellowship is intended to help him learn how industry analyzes big data and communicates strategic insights to senior leaders to take this knowledge base back to the Army.

Jim Markham

Submitted by on Thu, 01/08/2026 - 14:18
Major Jim Markham is an operations research / systems analyst in the Army. He is currently serving as a Research Fellow in the Training with Industry program, during which he works with IBM for one year before returning to the Army, including time with the Center for The Business of Government. His fellowship is intended to help him learn how industry applies big data and analytics to healthcare challenges in order to take this knowledge back to the Army.

Dr. Keith Salzman

Submitted by on Thu, 01/08/2026 - 14:10
Dr. Salzman, who served as Chief Medical Information Officer in IBM's Federal business, brought a wealth of experience and expertise from government, industry, and practice to help frame issues and identify alternative paths forward that can enhance how government provides health services, including more than two decades of experience in delivering quality care to patients and driving the use of medical informatics within the U.S. Department of Defense Military Health System. Dr.

Why Emergency Management Requires Trust

Submitted by on Wed, 12/17/2025 - 15:43

Blog authors: Fatima Akhtar, Associate Partner, IBM and Jordan Klavans, Managing Consultant, IBM

Improving Program Evaluation in Government Through Responsible AI

Submitted by on Thu, 12/11/2025 - 13:53

Governments worldwide are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can transform public service delivery. But with great potential comes great responsibility. How can agencies harness AI to improve performance measurement evaluation while enhancing transparency and public trust?

Beyond the Crisis: Leadership Lessons from Dave Lebryk

Submitted by on Thu, 12/11/2025 - 00:00

During his 35-year career at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Dave Lebryk rose from a Presidential Management Intern to become the Fiscal Assistant Secretary, overseeing some of the most critical financial operations in the federal government. His journey through six administrations and twelve secretaries offers profound insights into leadership, innovation, and the art of managing mission-critical systems that serve as the foundation of America's economy.

Reflections on Public Service: A Conversation with David Lebryk

Submitted by on Mon, 12/08/2025 - 11:47
What leadership lessons can be gained from 33 years of federal services? What are the biggest barriers to building a more citizen-centric federal government? What must we do to better prepare future public leaders—both political and career—for the complexity of governing? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Dave Lebryk, the former Fiscal Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury on this special edition of The Business of Government Hour -- Reflections on Public Service.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, December 8, 2025 - 11:00
Author: 
David Lebryk
Audio: 
Audio icon dave_lebryk3_podcast_abc.mp3

Pages