Weekly Roundup January 30-February 3, 2023

Submitted by on Fri, 02/03/2023 - 11:28

Pentagon launches management reform institute to address challenges. The U.S. Defense Department launched the Defense Management Institute, an independent research entity (and part of the nonprofit Institute for Defense Analyses), aimed at advancing the Pentagon’s management, organization, performance improvement and enterprise business operations.

Insights for Thriving in Disruption

Submitted by on Thu, 02/02/2023 - 16:13

In our increasingly uncertain, complex, and transforming world,” says Roger Spitz, “the sooner we begin to embrace change and educate ourselves to take action, the better. Disruption is already transforming every aspect of our personal and professional lives and permeates every institution and sector of society. It’s not enough to be aware of the accelerating speed and scope of this change - we must prepare for it.” 

AI and Automation in Tax

Submitted by on Tue, 01/31/2023 - 09:10

In late 2022, we kicked off a series of blogs focused on the role of technology in modernizing tax agencies around the world. Leaders recognize that technology is critical to improving taxpayer service, closing tax gaps, and addressing workforce challenges. Those executives share many ideas with their peers across governments and the commercial world.

Roger Spitz

Submitted by on Mon, 01/30/2023 - 12:37

Based in San Francisco, Roger Spitz is President of Techistential (Climate & Foresight Strategy) and Chairman of the Disruptive Futures Institute. Roger has given over 100 keynote talks globally, is a frequent contributor across leading media, and has delivered guest lectures at many of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions.

Weekly Roundup January 23-27, 2023

Submitted by on Fri, 01/27/2023 - 11:34

NIST Risk Management Framework Aims to Improve Trustworthiness of Artificial Intelligence. New guidance seeks to cultivate trust in AI technologies and promote AI innovation while mitigating risk. AI innovations are arriving at mind-boggling speed. Is your organization ready? Today, NIST released an AI Risk Management Framework that can help maximize AI technologies’ benefits and reduce the risk of negative impacts. See our voluntary guidance. 

Alan Shark

Submitted by on Thu, 01/26/2023 - 16:20

Dr. Alan R. Shark is the Vice President Public Sector Engagement and Executive Director of the CompTIA Public Technology Institute (PTI) in Washington DC since 2004. He is a Fellow of the National Academy for Public Administration and Co-Chair of the Standing Panel on Technology Leadership. He is as Associate Professor for the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University. Prior he was Associate Professor of Practice at Ruger’s School of Public Affairs and Administration

He is also the host of the popular bi-monthly podcast, Comptia Sharkbytes.

Teaching Technology & Public Management – The Need Has Never Been Greater

Submitted by on Thu, 01/26/2023 - 16:17

Perhaps more importantly, Dr. Shark highlights how public administrators can leverage technology in their work, enabling greater effectiveness for the people served by government programs and civil society advocacy. The text tracks the evolution of key topics in managing technology that range from mobile devices and broadband access to cybersecurity and privacy. Readers will learn both foundational content and practical applications that they can adapt in their own work. Dr.

Pursuing IT Modernization at OPM

Submitted by on Wed, 01/25/2023 - 10:51

“Given I am the tenth CIO in the last 12 years at OPM,” explains Guy Cavallo, “I am focused on bringing stability and I can do that by setting a clear IT vision and strategy.” Recently, Guy Cavallo joined me on The Business of Government Hour for a timely and insightful discussion on OPM’s cloud-first IT modernization program, increasing OPM’s technology workforce, replacing its legacy contact center for retirement services, and work to accelerate the adoption of a zero-trust cybersecurity architecture. The following is excerpted from our conversation. 

How federal agencies embrace flexibility and bring visibility to the cloud

Submitted by on Mon, 01/23/2023 - 17:26

Blog Co-Authors: Emma Shirato Almon, Associate Manager, Partnership for Public Service; Trista Colbert, vice president and senior partner of hybrid cloud management, IBM; Will Kimball, former intern on the Partnership for Public Service’s Research, Evaluation and Modernizing Government team.

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