Thursday, February 19, 2026
This new Future Shocks Challenge Grant seeks ideas for innovative approaches by governments to leverage technology for resilience.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Pillar 2 Fiscal and Operational Stewardship Matter More Than Ever. The public expects government to invest resources wisely and deliver value. Yet agencies face enormous pressures: rising costs, aging systems, administrative burdens, and the constant need to do more with less.
Friday, February 13, 2026
Curating Articles & Insights of Interest in Public Management & Leadership for the week ending February 13, 2026.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Pillar 1: Partnerships Are Now Essential, Not Optional No single organization can solve the hardest problems alone Whether delivering vaccines, planning for climate risks, strengthening supply chains, or modernizing digital services, suc- cess increasingly depends on partnerships—across agencies, across levels of government, and across sectors.
Friday, February 6, 2026
Curating Articles & Insights of Interest in Public Management & Leadership for the week ending February 6, 2026.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
As technology advances at lightning speed, new methods of weapon design are emerging—ranging from AI-enabled tools to in-field 3D printing that accelerates sustainment.
Friday, January 23, 2026
Curating Articles & Insights of Interest in Public Management & Leadership for the week ending January 23, 2026.
Friday, January 16, 2026
Articles & insights of interest in public management & leadership for the week ending January 16, 2025
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Gene joined me on The Business of Government Hour for a final, reflective conversation on public service, his extraordinary career spent strengthening government performance, elevating public accountability, and building the foundation for a more resilient federal enterprise.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
SPECIAL REPORT: Effective government is not built through isolated reforms. It emerges when multiple, interconnected capabilities are strengthened together—intentionally and strategically. Five Pillars of Effective Government offers a practical framework for doing just that.

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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