Advancing AI in Defense Organizations

The use of AI in national defense dates back more than 6 decades, but the transformational impact of this technology on defense operations only began to be realized in the past 10 years. AI-enabled solutions present significant opportunities for defense organizations to improve mission outcomes; however, leaders must be prepared to address the challenges their organizations might encounter on their AI journeys.

Weekly Roundup: May 9-13, 2022

Former deputy federal CIO Roat leaned on her relationships to achieve results. “Whoever’s coming in, really needs to pay attention to the budget cycle.

On Leading the U.S. Coast Guard

August 4th, 2021, marked the Coast Guard’s 231st birthday. Created by Congress as the Revenue-Marine on August 4, 1790, at the request of Alexander Hamilton, the Coast Guard is the oldest continuously operating naval service of the United States. In 1915, the Revenue Cutter Service merged with the U.S. Lifesaving Service and became the modern U.S. Coast Guard. As one of the country’s six armed services, the U.S. Coast Guard has been deployed to support and fight every major U.S. war since 1790. In 2003, the Coast Guard found its current home as a component of the U.S.

OECD Two Pillar Strategy and Tech Implications for National Tax Agencies

Guest Bloggers:  Florian Breger, Vice President Civilian Global Government; Paul Dommel, Partner, Strategy and Transformation;  Sharon Moore, Principal Industry Engineer, Global Government; and Mike Stone, Managing Partner Global Government, IBM

Tips to Improve Healthcare User Experience

Guest Blogger:  David Egts, Chief Technologist, Red Hat

This article first appeared in GovConWire.

Weekly Roundup: May 2-6, 2022

NEW REPORT: Optimizing Analytics for Policymaking and Governance. The federal government has long recognized the importance of deriving actionable insights from curated data to inform policy development, measure progress, and judge effectiveness of government programs.

Optimizing Analytics for Policymaking and Governance

Review our infographic of the report.

This approach is emphasized in legislation such as the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act codified in January of 2019.

Perspective on Leading through Uncertain Times

This essay and much more content about government leadership and management appears in The Business of Government magazine

My goal each week on The Business of Government Hour is straightforward: to interview key government executives and thought leaders who are tackling significant challenges and seizing opportunities to lead.

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