The Temporary Fix That Quietly Became Your Operating Model
As temporary arrangements become permanent dependencies, executives lose visibility into cost, accountability and risk. Is it time to review yours?
Project Management
The Hidden Competition Inside Your Transformation Portfolio
When initiatives compete for the same expertise and resources, individually viable investments can undermine collective performance.
Your Strategy Is on Track. Is It Still the Right Strategy?
As conditions change, public-sector leaders must reassess the assumptions underpinning major commitments.
When Ethics Isn’t Enough: What Homelessness Policy Teaches Us About Collaborative Governance
Ethical behavior in public service is based on integrity, accountability and legal compliance. But effective collaboration is an ethical issue, too.
Storage as a Service: A Better Fit for Government Volatility
Traditional procurement models don’t reflect how government actually operates. A Storage as a Service approach is a better, more resilient fit.
The Difference Between a Team and a System
A team is a collection of people with a common goal. A system is something more specific. Understanding the difference is essential.
From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: Rethinking Risk in Government
Risk management is often viewed as a compliance requirement rather than a strategic capability. However, as agencies face increasingly complex threats, emerging technologies, workforce challenges, and operational disruptions, executives must rethink how they identify, assess, and manage risk. This article examines how government leaders can transform risk management from a defensive exercise into a source… Read more »
What Logic Models Are, and How to Develop Them
Logic models are required for some grant applications because they can help ensure a consistent understanding of the program or initiative under consideration, among other benefits. Learn how to create logic models, including graphic illustrations.
From Projects to Products: How Federal IT Is Putting Mission First
The federal government has long managed technology like construction projects, but that model routinely fails the people it’s meant to serve. Explore why the shift from project management to product management is one of the most important governance reforms in federal IT today, and learn from the writer’s own work helping establish Product Owner roles… Read more »
When AI Sounds Right but Isn’t
AI readiness in government requires more than prompt training. It requires human judgment — the ability to verify AI responses and establish and maintain responsible AI practices that are essential for better decision-making.