Rear Admiral Michael L. Baker, Associate Director for Operations, NGA

Submitted by on Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:02
Rear Admiral Michael L. Baker, U.S. Navy, assumed the duties as the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Associate Director for Operations in August 2024. As the Associate Director for Operations, he oversees the execution of NGA's mission across the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. He coordinates daily GEOINT operations within NGA, prioritizing assets to oversee crisis management, deployment of personnel, and capabilities to achieve NGA’s key missions of Awareness, Warning, Targeting, and Safe Navigation.

Executing the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency's Mission: A Conversation with Rear Admiral Michael L. Baker

Submitted by on Mon, 09/15/2025 - 11:00
What is the mission of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency? What are the key operational priorities for NGA? How is NGA delivering timely and actionable GEOINT to decision-makers? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Rear Admiral Michael L. Baker Associate Director for Operations at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency on The Business of Government Hour.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, September 15, 2025 - 11:00
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Rear Admiral Michael L. Baker
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Weekly Round Up: September 1-5, 2025

Submitted by on Fri, 09/05/2025 - 14:22

Artificial intelligence

New Report - GenAI and the Future of Government Work

Submitted by on Thu, 09/04/2025 - 11:53

Today, we're excited to announce the publication of GenAI and the Future of Government Work by Professor William G. Resh from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University, alongside a host of contributors. This timely report offers federal leaders a roadmap for navigating the AI revolution while keeping human talent at the center of public service. 

Gül Nisa Gürbüz, Yi Ming, Xinyao (Andy) Xia, Michael Overton, PhD, and Brandon De Bruhl

William G. Resh, PhD

Submitted by on Thu, 09/04/2025 - 10:12

William G. Resh is Professor and Chair of the Department of Public Management and Policy(PMAP) at Georgia State University’s Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. A nationally recognizedscholar of executive politics, public personnel policy, civil service systems, and theU.S. presidency, Resh brings a dynamic blend of research excellence, administrative experience,and deep commitment to public service education to his role.

GenAI and the Future of Government Work

Submitted by on Thu, 09/04/2025 - 10:06

On behalf of the IBM Center for The Business of Government, we are pleased to present this new report, GenAI and the Future of Government Work by Professor William G.Resh, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University with contributors Gül Nisa Gürbüz, Yi Ming, Xinyao (Andy) Xia, Michael Overton, PhD, and Brandon De Bruhl.

The Collective Edge: A Conversation with Prof. Colin Fisher

Submitted by on Tue, 09/02/2025 - 10:19
What are group dynamics—and why do they matter for leaders? How can understanding them help build stronger, more effective teams? And what are the practical strategies leaders can use to unlock the full potential of their groups? Join host Michael J. Keegan as I he explores these questions and more with, Colin M. Fisher author of The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups. Tune in for insights on how leaders can harness group dynamics to foster collaboration, creativity, and high performance—only on The Business of Government Hour
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, December 29, 2025 - 10:03
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Colin Fisher
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The Science of Leadership: Nine Capacities to Navigate Complexity and Drive Impact

Submitted by on Wed, 08/20/2025 - 14:48

In an era of unprecedented challenges—from AI-driven disruptions to economic volatility and bureaucratic inertia—effective leadership demands more than intuition or charisma. It is no longer about hierarchy or control; it is about adaptability, empathy, and the deliberate cultivation of human potential and it requires a rigorous, evidence-based approach grounded in scientific research.

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