Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC

On this episode, we talk with GSA’s Sam Navarro about federal supply chain risk management efforts and hear from two of the ACT-IAC 2022 Innovation Champion Award winners; Cesar Tavares from Octo and D.J. Dart from INADEV Corporation. Guests: Sam Navarro is the Senior Advisor to the IT Category Manager at the General Services Administration (GSA) https://www.linkedin.co m/in/samuel-navarro-6036258...

On this episode, we talk with Gary Washington, Malcolm Harden and Todd Hager about innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies in the federal market. Guests: Gary Washington is the Chief Information Officer for the US Department of Agriculture and the President of the American Council for Technology. https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-washington-995413a5/ Todd Hager is Vice President at Mac...

On this episode, we talk with Karen Evans and Dan Chenok about the recently released Cybersecurity Education study that they led on behalf of the National Academy of Public Administration and catch up with John Marshall on federal shared services efforts. Guests: Karen Evans is a Partner at KE&T Partners, LLC, and has served in numerous senior positions in government to include Federal CIO, DH...

On this episode, we talk with Acquisition experts Stan Soloway and Jason Knudsen on their ground-breaking report on the expanding use of Other Transaction Authority (OTAs) in the federal procurement market and then catch up with innovation leader Jim Cook on the recently released President’s Management Agenda (PMA) Learning Agenda. Guests: Stan Soloway, CEO of Celero Strategies, former CEO of the...

On this episode, we talk with Federal Deputy CIO, Maria Roat, about the President’s Management Agenda and then catch up with Tim Smith, President of OnPoint Consulting about innovation in the federal market. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this episode, we talk with world renowned leading change icon and best-selling author John Kotter. Guest: John P. Kotter is a best-selling author, award winning business and management thought leader, business entrepreneur, Harvard Professor and the Executive Chairman of Kotter International. His award-winning articles in The Harvard Business Review have sold more reprints than any other author...

On this episode, we talk with some outstanding federal leaders on issues and opportunities that should be “top of mind” in 2022. Guests: Suzette Kent, Chief Executive Officer at Kent Advisory Services and former Federal Chief Information Officer. https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzettemassie/ Emily Murphy, Senior Fellow with the Center for Government Contracting at George Mason University and former A...

In this episode of Accelerating Government, we share insights from 2021 leadership award winners Darren Ash, Ted Davies and Joanne Woyteck. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this episode, we have a timely conversation on a true national imperative--cybersecurity. First we talk with John Gilligan and Luke McCormack about the US Cyber Challenge program, the upcoming awards ceremony and a discussion of top cyber issues. Then we do a deep dive on federal cybersecurity priorities with Steven Hernandez, Department of Education CISO and Vice Chair of the Federal CISO Coun...

In this episode, we explore two topics. First we cover the Customer Experience imperative in government with Lee Becker—what’s going on and what’s next. Then we have another Technology Leadership Spotlight with an outstanding federal technology leader, Margie Graves, where we cover top tech priorities and leadership advice in the federal tech market. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

In this episode, we explore a topic that’s gaining a lot of attention – Agile Government. The term “Agile” has gained popularity over the years, and while its roots can be found in the agile software development movement, today when we talk about agility, we’ve broadened the aperture considerably—describing processes that change the very fabric of how the business of government is conducted. Guest...

In this month’s episode, we spotlight innovation in the Federal Technology market and then have a conversation on technology leadership and careers. This episode’s guests: Renee Wynn, CEO of RP Wynn Consulting and former NASA CIO LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-wynn-8935a24/ Jim Cook, Vice President for Strategic Engagement and Partnerships, MITRE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...

In this month’s episode, we hear from federal technology leaders; what’s on their mind, what their priorities are and what advice can they offer us on both successful technology adoption and leadership in a rapidly changing world. This episode’s guests: Harrison Smith, Director of the Enterprise Digitalization and Case Management Office, Internal Revenue Service LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/...

Over the last year, ACT-IAC leaders have given a lot of thought to both the crucial initiatives that need to continue regardless of the change in administration, as well as the new issues and challenges that must be addressed in the years ahead. ACT-IAC’s Agenda 2021 Project has highlighted issues that transcends parties and politics – top priorities for our nation and the federal technology marke...