Dan Chenok

Five strategies to emerge stronger and more resilient

Submitted by on Wed, 04/27/2022 - 12:18

In the face of economic volatility, extreme weather events, and rapidly shifting demographics, the demand for public services has skyrocketed. The chasm between what citizens need and what governments can provide has widened.

Trust in public organizations is also on the decline, continuing a trend we’ve seen for decades. In 2022, only half (52%) of citizens trust their governments globally, according to Edelman. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has measured a similar level of trust (51%) across its 38 member countries.

How to Improve the Quality of Governance

Submitted by on Thu, 04/14/2022 - 15:41

It aims to accomplish the goals created by providing a framework and guidelines. In short, the chief objective of having a performance management system is to achieve more effectiveness and efficiency in the way governments function.

Keeping the TMF relevant

Submitted by on Thu, 03/31/2022 - 14:44
The Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) is an innovative funding vehicle that gives agencies additional ways to deliver services to the American public more quickly, better secure sensitive systems and data, and use taxpayer dollars more efficiently. It was authorized by the Modernizing Government Technology Act of 2017. Investments receive incremental funding and technical expertise to ensure project success.

Three Things to Keep in Mind When Implementing Open Source Software in Defense

Submitted by on Mon, 03/28/2022 - 16:54

Guest Blogger:  David Egts, Chief Technologist, RedHat

This article first appeared in GovConWire.

Adding Agility as a Core Element of Public Affairs Education

Submitted by on Tue, 03/22/2022 - 22:36

The National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) established the Agile Government Center (AGC) in November 2019.

Data and the cyber workforce

Submitted by on Sun, 03/20/2022 - 09:13

I recently had the opportunity to discuss the new report, "A Call to Action: The Federal Government’s Role in Building a Cybersecurity Workforce for the Nation" with Federal Computer Week. We discussed this recent report from the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA).  Text of the interview with FCW reporter Natalie Alms follows.

Perspectives on Emerging Stronger and More Resilient from the Pandemic, in Preparing for the Future

Submitted by on Wed, 03/09/2022 - 11:20

A new IBM Center report addresses this imperative, identifying collective strategies can lead to identification and resolution of challenges in way that brings together government leaders, scientists, data analysts, health care organizations, academic institutions, and industry.  The report,  Emerge Stronger and More Resilient: Responding to COVID-19 and Preparing for Future Shocks, is by IBM Global Government leaders Tim Paydos and Mike Stone, as we

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