Posts Tagged: Featured Contributor

Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Tech, Innovation

Disposable Software and the Future of Government Technology

The evolution of AI coding tools has raised the prospect of “disposable software” that would reduce the need for expensive, long-term maintenance. But although appealing, this paradigm shift would be challenging for government to implement. A SpecOps approach, though, may solve the problem.

Leadership, Policy

Fraud Enforcement in Flux: What Public-Sector Leaders Must Know in 2026

As fraud risks accelerate across public programs, recent directives and enforcement actions signal a decisive shift from compliance-driven oversight to executive-level accountability. This article outlines what local, state, and federal leaders must understand about evolving fraud expectations, enforcement priorities, and governance responsibilities — and why fraud resilience is now a leadership discipline. It concludes with… Read more »

Communications, Leadership, Project Management

Strategy as a Stabilizer: How Government Leaders Can Lead Through Uncertainty More Successfully

As uncertainty becomes a permanent condition for government leaders, strategy must evolve from a static plan to a stabilizing system that allows for clear decisions, coordinated action, and sustained trust. Agencies can move from reactive crisis response to confident, continuous execution.

Communications, Employee Experience, Leadership, Project Management, Workplace

Why Are We So Surprised Slow Orgs Move Slowly?

Traditional hierarchy works a lot like speed bumps. It slows teams down no matter how talented or motivated they are. This article breaks down how flattening structure, shortening approval paths, and giving teams full ownership of outcomes removes friction so they can finally move at the speed leaders expect.