Shadow Procurement: Micro-Purchases and Unvetted AI
Agencies worry about shadow IT, but the quiet risk today is shadow procurement, micro-purchases that bypass governance and bring in unvetted AI.
Posts By Dr. Rhonda Farrell
The Overlooked Threat: Cascading Risks in Interdependent Government Systems
Cascading risks are reshaping the way governments must think about resilience. Agencies can no longer rely on single-event continuity planning.
The Policy Lag: Why Emerging Tech Moves Faster Than Government Rules and How to Close the Gap
Emerging technologies are advancing faster than government policy. Anticipatory governance can help close the gap.
From Resilience to Regeneration — A New Standard for Government Excellence
Resilience has been the government standard for decades, but bouncing back is no longer enough. Regeneration offers a new path forward.
The Silent Risk in Government AI — Shadow Models Are Already at Work
Shadow AI is already at work. But leaders can turn hidden risk into innovation by launching AI amnesty programs andcentral model registries.
When Cyber Resiliency Becomes Policy, Not Practice: Closing the Leadership & Culture Gap in NIST’s SA-24
NIST’s new SA-24 control sets formal requirements for cyber resiliency, but fails to address the leadership, cultural, and organizational dynamics needed.
Process Improvement in Government: Why Real Resilience Fails Without Structural Trust
Governments globally are seeking better process outcomes, but crises reveal that structural breakdowns and institutional mistrust are often the true blockers.
Your 2030 Government Tech Stack
By 2030, trusted digital government will rest on the convergence of DPI rails, quantum-safe cryptography, and wallet-based identity. Time to get ready.
From Noise to Signal: Rebuilding Trust Through Smarter Notifications
Discover how agencies are quietly mastering “notification finesse” to keep citizens informed without overwhelming them.
The Quiet Crisis in Government Talent: When Institutional Memory Retires Before the People Do
Institutional memory is a critical but undervalued. With every retirement, agencies risk losing operational wisdom. A plan can preserve it.