Developing Actionable Insights: Context for Center Research

Submitted by on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 09:56

With the IBM Center for The Business of Government’s next due date for new research report proposals approaching on September 6th, we are publishing additional perspectives on our research topics over the next week in the form of blog posts focused on each topic.   The insights in these posts draw from dialogue that helped to frame the research agenda, as well as subsequent content relevant to each research topic area.  We hope that these posts provide potential research

Fostering Resilient Institutions: Context for Center Research

Submitted by on Tue, 08/23/2022 - 16:00

With the IBM Center for The Business of Government’s next due date for new research report proposals approaching on September 6th, we are publishing additional perspectives on our research topics over the next week in the form of blog posts focused on each topic.   The insights in these posts draw from dialogue that helped to frame the research agenda, as well as subsequent content relevant to each research topic area.  We hope that these posts provide potential research

Ten Years After: An IBM Center Story

Submitted by on Tue, 08/23/2022 - 09:07

This summer marks the 10th year that I have had the honor of serving as Executive Director of The IBM Center for The Business of Government.  The Center continues to sit at the intersection of government, academia, and industry, bringing innovative research and ideas to public sector leaders, and providing a forum for leaders and influencers to tell their stories.

Leadership Insights: A Conversation with Jacqueline Carter

Submitted by on Mon, 08/22/2022 - 10:46
What are the qualities of an effective leader? How can leaders transform how they lead? What tools and methods can help leaders be more effective? Join Host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Jacqueline Carter, co-author of Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in Human Ways.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, October 31, 2022 - 10:35
Author: 
Jacqueline Carter
Audio: 
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Restoring Trust in Government: Context for Center Research

Submitted by on Mon, 08/22/2022 - 09:38

With the IBM Center for The Business of Government’s next due date for new research report proposals approaching on September 6th, we are publishing additional perspectives on our research topics over the next week in the form of blog posts focused on each topic.   The insights in these posts draw from dialogue that helped to frame the research agenda, as well as subsequent content relevant to each research topic area.  We hope that these posts provide potential research

Weekly Roundup August 15-19, 2022

Submitted by on Fri, 08/19/2022 - 15:16

GovExec Daily: Don't Ignore Government Performance Metrics. Shelley Metzenbaum joins the podcast to discuss why more people should pay attention to performance reports. Everyone wants better performance out of the federal government, but few pay enough attention to metrics like those found on Performance.gov. In fact, the federal government released quarterly performance updates for agency priority goals just this past July, but it was largely ignored.

Driving Agility: Context for Center Research

Submitted by on Fri, 08/19/2022 - 13:23

With the IBM Center for The Business of Government’s next due date for new research report proposals approaching on September 6th, we are publishing additional perspectives on our research topics over the next week in the form of blog posts focused on each topic.   The insights in these posts draw from dialogue that helped to frame the research agenda, as well as subsequent content relevant to each research topic area.  We hope that these posts provide potential research

Driving Development Results: A Conversation with Reggie Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer, USAID

Submitted by on Mon, 08/15/2022 - 10:25

What is the mission of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and its Office of Chief Financial Officer? What are USAID’s key financial management priorities? How has USAID’s CFO transformed how this office operates? Join Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Reggie Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer at USAID.

Broadcast Date: 
Monday, August 15, 2022 - 10:20
Author: 
Reggie Mitchell
Audio: 
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Reggie Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer

Submitted by on Mon, 08/15/2022 - 10:20

Reggie Mitchell is the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) responsible for the oversight of the accounting and financial reporting functions of the agency. This includes the oversight and development of USAID worldwide financial management policies, program, and systems in support of the agency’s development activities. Mr.

Weekly Roundup August 8-12, 2022

Submitted by on Fri, 08/12/2022 - 13:37

Commerce, NASA leaning on the Evidence Act to push common priorities. Only in the last year has the 2019 Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act started to demonstrate a real impact on agency missions.

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