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Business of Government Stories
The past 30 years provides important lessons both for today’s leaders and for those of future administrations. Little has been written about the role leaders and teams have played in the evolution of management reforms. Our “Business of Government Stories” series narrates the stories of many of the most influential events that have shaped government over the past generation. Our series focuses on the people behind this management evolution and features a podcast with reflections on the stories behind these reforms.
Apply for a Research Stipend
The aim of the IBM Center is to tap into the best minds in academe and the nonprofit sector who can use rigorous public management research and analysis to produce reports with practical advice and insight for public sector executives and managers to improve the effectiveness of government. We are looking for very practical findings and recommendations - not just theory or concepts - in order to assist executives and managers to more effectively respond to mission and management challenges. Learn more or apply online.
The research announcement was written using research and perspectives shared by current and former government leaders, and which was summarized in this special report, Seven Drivers Transforming Government. The report identifies seven drivers for transforming government in the years to come. They include: Insight, Agility, Effectiveness, Risk, People, Engagement, and Digital. Read the report.
Expert Insights: The Former Government Executives Council
The Former Government Executives Council provides insight and innovative ideas to improve government based on their past and extensive experience as senior officials at the Federal, State, and local levels. Learn more!
Government for the Future: Reflection and Vision for Tomorrow’s Leaders
In our book, Government for the Future: Reflection and Vision for Tomorrow’s Leaders, we first focus on six significant and enduring management trends of the past 20 years. Our authors then look twenty years ahead to envision government in 2040.
Read our blogs on individual chapters of the book, download chapters of the book, and watch a video from our launch event.
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Interviews with Leaders: The Business of Government Hour
Conversations with Leaders
 Tracy Bojko and Macey Cox, Co-Leaders, NSF Leadership Development Program |
 Dan Kim, Director of the California Department of General Services |
 Anil Cheriyan, Director, GSA, Technology Transformation Services and Deputy Commissioner, GSA, Federal Acquisition Service |
Twitter Insights
| RT @dchenok: The Open Government Story – Providing A Bridge Across the Public Sector and With the Nation — latest i… https://t.co/cGr8qYEo3i |
| RT @dchenok: Perspectives on Oversight of the CARES Act from @JMKamensky @BusOfGovernment https://t.co/pq4Up9badb |
| New infographic on Patrick Lester's report, "Scaling Evidence-Based Programs in #Child #Welfare." Report describes… https://t.co/dsyKFJmH1m |
The Center in the News
This audio/video library provides perspectives on key government issues through appearances in a variety of media outlets. Watch!
Executive Director's Corner
In an environment of public sector resource constraints, opportunities to leverage private sector investment, technology, and expertise become more critical—as do strategies to ensure that such leverage is done consistent with protections against improper use of Federal funds on behalf of taxpayers.
This report, written by three former leaders in government, identifies strategies for Federal agencies on how to mobilize capital investment for government modernization. Check out the infographic on the report.
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