The Business of Government Hour

What is the mission of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Fiscal Service? How does the pandemic response compare to the recovery act response and what have we learned? How is Treasury’s Office of Fiscal Service using innovative approaches to meet its critical mission? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Dave Lebryk, Fiscal Assistant Secretary at the U...

What is the mission of the National School of Public Administration of Brazil? How does it work to shape, enhance, and educate Brazil’s public servants? What can we learn from their experiences? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Diogo Costa, President of National School of Public Administration of Brazil See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

What is the mission of the Center for Space Policy and Strategy at the Aerospace Corporation? How does it use innovative approaches such as strategic foresight and futures thinking to meet its mission? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Kara Cunzeman, Lead for Strategic Foresight, at The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy. See Privacy Po...

How can governments emerge stronger and better prepared for future shocks? What actions can be taken to modernize supply chains? How does emerging stronger and more resilient rest on a solid foundation of data analytics and systems security? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with IBM Global Government leaders Tim Paydos and Mike Stone, authors of the IBM Center re...

How does the U.S. Dept of Defense allocate and manage its resources? What is its Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process? How can PPBE Reform Commission address weaknesses oin this system? What pitfalls should it avoid? Host Michael Keegan explres these questions and more with John Whitley former acting secretary of the U.S. Army & author of the IBM Center report, Three...

What is Multi-Domain Command and Control (MDC2)? How is the U.S. and its allies collaborating to deliver on the vision of MDC2? How is Canada’s Defence Team pursuing MDC2? What lessons can be learned from previous efforts? Michael Keegan welcomes Len Bastien, CIO, Canadian Department of National Defence, Terry Halvorsen, former DoD CIO and IBM executive, and retired Major General Bob Wheeler next...

What are the strategic priorities of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)? How is it strengthening the security and resilience of networks and systems? What is it doing to prioritize command and control and leverage data as a Strategic Asset? Michael Keegan explores these questions and more with Lt. General Robert Skinner, Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). See Pri...

What is the IT strategy for the USDA? How is it modernizing its IT systems and infrastructure? How USDA using technology to transform the way it operates and meets its mission? Host Michael Keegan explores these questions and more with Gary Washington, CIO, U.S. Department of Agriculture. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

How can government leaders see constant change as an opportunity, not a threat? How can fostering a flux mindset help leaders be more effective and resilient in the face of relentless uncertainty? What strategies can leaders employ to do just this? Join Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with April Rinne, author of FLUX: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change on a Specia...

Why is the global supply chain so vulnerable? How can a modern supply chain strategy leverage shared service models to increase efficiency and productivity? What is Supply Chain Immunity? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Dr. Rob Handfield author of Enabling a More Resilient and Shared Supply Chain Strategy for the Nation: Lessons Learned from COVID-19. See Priv...

What is the human capital strategy for NASA? How did NASA respond to the pandemic and keep its workforce performing? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Jane Datta, Chief Human Capital Officer, at NASA on The Business of Government Hour. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What is the IT strategy for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)? How is it modernizing its IT systems and infrastructure? How FDIC using technology to transform the way it operates and meet its mission? Join host Michael J. Keegan has he explores these questions and more with Sylvia Burns, Chief Information Officer at FDIC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

How can governments emerge stronger and better prepared for future shocks? What actions can be taken to modernize supply chains? How does emerging stronger and more resilient rest on a solid foundation of data analytics and systems security? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with IBM Global Government leaders Tim Paydos and Mike Stone, authors of the IBM Center re...

What is the mission of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office? How is it working to transform the Department of Energy into a world leading AI enterprise? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Pamela Isom, Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office within the U.S. Department of Energy See Privacy Policy at ht...

What is the Voltage Effect? Why do some ideas fail while others change the world? What are the five hurdles one must clear to ensure the vitality of an idea? Why should policymakers move from evidence-based policy to policy-based evidence? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Professor John List, author of The Voltage Effect and Economist at the University of Chica...

What are the key processes of innovating? Can innovating be taught & enhanced by continued practice? What are the core traits of an organization this is built to innovate? How can government executives innovate and find new ways to lead? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions with Dr. Ben Bensaou, Author of Built to Innovate -- part of the leading through See Privacy Policy at...

How does the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) execute on its critical mission? What is it doing to attract innovative businesses and startups to help solve high-impact national security issues? What emerging technologies offer the most promise to securing the nation? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Michael Brown, Director, Defense Innovation Units (DIU), U.S. Dep...

How has the mission of the U.S. Government Accountability Office evolved? How is GAO innovating the way it does its oversight mission? What does the future hold for the U.S. Government Accountability Office? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Comptroller General Gene Dodaro, leader of the GAO. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

What is the financial management strategy for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)? How is it pursuing a Hybrid First workplace model? What is it innovating the way it operates and does business? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Jay Hoffman, Chief Financial Officer at USPTO See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

What is the data strategy for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)? How is DISA leveraging data as a strategic asset? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Caroline Kuharske, Acting Chief Data Officer, DISA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

How is the Consumer Financial Protection Board using Enterprise Risk Management? What is CFPB doing to embed risk-based decision making into its culture? How is CFPB tackling its most mission critical risks? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Marianne Roth, Chief Risk Officer, at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

What is the IT strategy for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)? How is CBP working to modernize its IT infrastructure? How is it using technology and innovation to change the way it does business? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Sonny Bhagowalia, Assistant Commissioner & Chief Information Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. See Privacy P...

What is the financial management strategy of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security? How is DHS modernizing its financial management system? What’s next in its financial modernization journey? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Stacy Marcott, Acting Chief Financial Officer at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

How can technology-oriented training programs help address information technology skills gaps amongst the government workforce? How can agencies achieve effective technology-oriented training outcomes when reskilling employees? What lessons can be learned from the successful use of technology-oriented training programs? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Professo...

What is the human capital strategy for NASA? How did NASA respond to the pandemic and keep its workforce performing? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Jane Datta, Chief Human Capital Officer, at NASA on The Business of Government Hour. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .