The Business of Government Magazine - 2022

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The Business of Government Magazine - 2022 Edition
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From the Executive Director
Dan Chenok
Laying a Foundation to Achieve Management Success in Government
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From the Editor’s Desk
Michael J. Keegan
Navigating Crisis: Insightful Lessons in Resilience
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Leading the Defense Innovation Unit: A Conversation with Michael Brown, Director, Defense Innovation Unit, U.S. Department of Defense
Michael J. Keegan
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is the only U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) organization focused exclusively on fielding and scaling commercial technology across the U.S. military to help it solve critical problems and build a future-ready force.
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Conversations with Leaders
Evaluating and Improving the Performance of Government: A Conversation with Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General, U.S. Government Accountability Office
Michael J. Keegan
For over 100 years, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has helped Congress to improve the performance of government, ensure transparency, and save federal funds.
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Conversations with Leaders
On Leading the U.S. Coast Guard: A Conversation with Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard
Michael J. Keegan
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.
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Conversations with Leaders
Advancing Mission Success Using Innovation and Technology: Insights from Sanjeev “Sonny” Bhagowalia, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Information and Technology, and Chief Information Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Michael J. Keegan
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) protects our nation’s borders from terrorism, human and drug smuggling, and illegal migration while simultaneously facilitating the flow of lawful travel and trade.
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Insights
People First. Mission Always: Insights from Jane Datta, Chief Human Capital Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Michael J. Keegan
Since NASA’s inception, scientific discovery has been an enduring mission of the agency. NASA conducts scientific exploration, gazing out into the galaxy and beyond, seeking to discover the secrets of the universe, searching for life in the solar system, and protecting and improving life on Earth.
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Leveraging Technology to Innovate and Deliver Results: Insights from Sanjay Gupta, Former Chief Technology Officer, U.S. Small Business Administration
Michael J. Keegan
Since 1953, the mission of the U.S. Small Business Administration has been to maintain and strengthen the nation’s economy by enabling the establishment and vitality of small businesses and by assisting in the economic recovery of communities after disasters.
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Driving IT Modernization and Transformation: Insights from Jamie Holcombe, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Michael J. Keegan
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the federal agency that grants U.S. patents and registers trademarks. Under this system of protection, American industry has flourished.
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Improving AI Strategic Coordination: Insights from Pamela Isom, Director, Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office, U.S. Department of Energy
Michael J. Keegan
Since World War II, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has been at the forefront of most of the groundbreaking and worldchanging revolutions in science and technology.
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Building the U.S. Army of the Future: Insights from Kate Kelley, Chief Human Capital Officer, Army Futures Command
Michael J. Keegan
The creation of the U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC) marks one of the most significant Army reorganization efforts since 1973. Unlike its peer commands, which focus on today’s readiness, AFC focuses specifically on forging future readiness.
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Leveraging Data as a Strategic Asset: Insights from Caroline Kuharske, Acting Chief Data Officer, Defense Information Systems Agency
Michael J. Keegan
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is considered the nation’s premiere IT combat support agency and the trusted provider to connect and protect the warfighter in cyberspace.
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Insights
Modernizing Financial Management Systems: Insights from Stacy Marcott, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Michael J. Keegan
Today, the nation faces a range of diverse threats and challenges. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to play a leading role in battling the pandemic, securing the border, implementing our immigration laws, strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity, building greater resilience and preparedness, and so much more.
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Perspective on Leading through Uncertain Times
Michael J. Keegan
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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Viewpoints
Orchestration: A Key Framework for 21st Century Government Action
Dan Chenok
The collective response to COVID-19 over the last two years—and the emerging pattern of recovery from this unprecedented global pandemic—reveals little to no value in a sole actor response to twenty-first century challenges.
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Viewpoints
Governance, Standards, and Shared Services Can Drive Effective Implementation of Zero Trust Strategies
Margie Graves
Federal agencies and their partners are engaged in a continuous and ongoing dialog about improvements to our cybersecurity posture. I am heartened by the fact that there is such continued focus on the topic and accelerated momentum in implementing improvements.
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Viewpoints
An Opportunity of a Lifetime: Unexpected Monies to Address Long-Standing Needs
John Kamensky
A blockbuster, one-time-only pandemic-driven grant of $350 billion to states and localities has created an opportunity of a lifetime to make investments in longstanding needs. Will officials be up to the challenge?
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Viewpoints
Toward an Intelligent, Agile, and Responsive Supply Chain
Mark F. Newsome
VA has several initiatives underway to modernize its supply chain and prepare for future public health emergencies.
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Viewpoints
Delivering What Matters: Improving Government Service Delivery
Matt Warshaw
Governments perform a number of important functions. However, almost all government functions can be boiled down to protecting people and helping people.
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Viewpoints
Managing The Next Crisis: Twelve Principles For Dealing With Viral Uncertainty
Katherine Barrett and Richard Greene
Donald F. Kettl
On January 21, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) confirmed the first case of a mysterious disease with origins in Asia: it would come to be known as COVID- 19. Within ten days, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a global health emergency, followed shortly by restrictions on air travel.
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Management
The Key to Modern Governmental Supply Chain Practice: Analytical Technology Innovation
David Preston
Daniel Chen
Morgan Swink
Supply chain management (SCM) is a fundamental practice of government organizations that facilitates the exchange of products for its stakeholders. Government purchases include expenditures on goods and services by federal, state, and local governments.
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Management