Tuesday, November 11, 2025
The IBM Center is pleased to announce our latest round of awards for new reports with insights and recommendations to address key public sector challenges, which respond to priorities identified in the Center's research agenda.
Monday, November 10, 2025
A new report provides a roadmap for communities to build resilience in managing crises.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
A new report identifies pathways for State leaders to adapt AI for better mission results and operational efficiency.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
In my recent conversation on The Business of Government Hour, Lalley lays out how leaders can reclaim curiosity as a catalyst for learning, empathy, and innovation. Through rich stories drawn from his career and personal life, he argued that “the true power of questions lies not in the questions themselves, but in the motives behind them.” What emerges from Lalley’s reflections is a leadership philosophy centered on intentional curiosity—one that replaces the illusion of knowing with the discipline of discovery.
Monday, October 27, 2025
In the rapidly evolving landscape of global defense, maintaining technological superiority is paramount.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
I explore the leadership insights from my conversation with Prof. Scott D. Anthony exploring his new book, Epic Disruptions.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Measurement is essential to achievement.
Friday, October 10, 2025
The use of AI has greatly expanded in the states, and Generative AI (GenAI) initiatives are growing every day – a new report provides recommendations for state leaders on successful AI adoption.
Friday, October 10, 2025
Articles & insights of interest in public management & leadership for the week ending October 10, 2025
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
In my recent interview on The Business of Government Hour, Prof. Bill Resh discusses his timely IBM Center report, "Gen AI and the Future of Government Work," which offers a nuanced, data-driven analysis of how AI technologies will reshape federal employment across more than two million positions. Here are some key insights from our discussion.

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Blogs:

Envisioning the Road Ahead:  The Future of Data and Analytics

Envisioning the Road Ahead:  The Future of Civic Engagement

Envisioning the Road Ahead:  The Future of Artificial Intelligence

Envisioning the Road Ahead:  The Future of Work 

Visions of Government in 2040:  Perspectives on the Future - Leading the Cities of the Future

Visions of Government in 2040:  Citizen-Driven Government - Boundaryless Organizations

Visions of Government in 2040: Networked Government

Visions of Government in 2040: Engaged Government: Five Predictions for 2040

Visions of Government in 2040: Perspectives on the Future -- A Report from Mars

Government Reform over the Past 20 Years - Assessing Risk

Government Reform over the Past 20 Years—Becoming Collaborative

Government Reform over the Past 20 Years - Social Media

Government Reform over the Past 20 Years—Using Data

Government Reform over the Past 20 Years—Managing Performance

Government Reform over the Past 20 Years—Going Digital

Learning from the Past to Anticipate the Future: A New Center Book Assesses the Long Arc of Government Reform

The IBM Center Marks a 20-Year Milestone

Videos: 

Watch a video from our event featuring two panels of academics and government leaders as they reflect on 20 years and look forward 20 years in government.

Watch the highlights of our event filmed by Government Matters.

Press:

"Hope for Reforming Government in Polarized Times?" Government Executive

"Having a consistent OMB DDM can impact federal management more than any specific agenda." Federal News Network

"Learning from Government's Past to Anticipate its Future." Government Executive