Advancing Federal IT: A Conversation with Clare Martorana, Federal Chief Information Officer, OMB
February 13, 2023
What are the key federal IT priorities? What are the key cyber challenges facing the U.S. federal government? How is the U.S. federal government driving digital transformation across the federal enterprise? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Clare Martorana, Federal Chief Information Officer (FCIO), Office of Management and Budget
Maria Roat, Deputy Federal Chief Information Officer, OMB
August 16, 2021
What is next for IT modernization and digital transformation within the U.S. federal government? Will there be changes to the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF)? How can federal technology transform the way government agencies operate and deliver services. Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Maria Roat, Deputy Federal Chief Information Officer, Office of Management and Budget.
Margaret Weichert, Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget
September 16, 2019
What are the management priorities for the U.S. federal government? How is the Trump administration tackling human capital challenges facing government today? What are Government Effectiveness Advanced Research (GEAR) Centers? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Margaret Weichert, Deputy Director for Management at Office of Management and Budget.
How is the U.S. federal government leveraging data as a strategic asset? How is the federal government building the infrastructure for evidence-based policymaking? What does the future hold for the federal data and statistical communities? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Nancy Potok, Chief Statistician of the U.S. within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
What are the US federal government’s IT modernization priorities? How can the US federal IT community work together to drive good government through technology? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Suzette Kent, Federal CIO within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Insights from the Deputy Directors for Management at the Office of Management and Budget
December 10, 2018
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the IBM Center for The Business of Government convened a panel discussion with the current and 3 past deputy directors for management at the Office of Management and Budget. Join host Michael Keegan as they reflect on the most significant government management initiatives while also sharing lessons learned for tomorrow’s leaders.
A Conversation with Karen Lee
November 30, 2015
What are the requirements of the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 (Data Act)? How is the Data Act being implemented? What are some of the key challenges in implementing the Data Act? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and much more.
A Conversation with Steve VanRoekel
September 22, 2014
How are federal agencies delivering smarter information technology (IT) services? What are agencies doing to deliver value in federal IT investments? How are agencies using data-driven reviews to enhance IT performance? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Steve VanRoekel, Federal CIO & Administrator for E-Gov, Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
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A Conversation with Kathy Stack
June 2, 2014
What is program evaluation? What can be done to better integrate evidence and rigorous evaluation in decision-making? How can federal agencies conduct rigorous program evaluations and data analytics on a tight budget? How can federal agencies increase and enhance their evaluation capacity? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Kathy Stack, Advisor for Evidence-Based Innovation, Office of Management and Budget.
Fast Government – A Conversation with Author Series with Chuck Prow and Robert Shea
September 30, 2013
What would happen if time became a key performance metric in government efficiency and effectiveness? What is fast government? How can we develop strategies and tools to deliver Fast Government? What are the barriers to innovation, speed, and performance? Join host Michael Keegan next week on a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour.
A Conversation with Shelley Metzenbaum
June 10, 2013
Shelley H. Metzenbaum is the founding President of the Volcker Alliance. She has held several senior positions in federal and state government. Between 2009 and 2013, she served as Associate Director for Performance and Personnel Management at the White House Office of Management and Budget, where she was responsible for setting and implementing the Obama Administration’s approach to improving the performance of federal programs. She previously served as Associate Administrator for Regional Operations and State/Local Relations at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Undersecretary of Environmental Affairs and Director of Capital Budgeting for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Dr. Metzenbaum has also held notable posts in academia, most recently serving as founding director of the Collins Center for Public Management at the University of Massachusetts Boston’s McCormack School, and prior to that, as director of the Harvard Kennedy School’s Executive Session on Public Sector Performance Management and visiting professor at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy.
Dr. Metzenbaum is recognized as one of the nation’s leading experts in the field of public sector performance management and measurement, and has authored numerous publications, articles, and case studies on performance management, leadership, and accountability. She is a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration and holds a Ph.D. in public policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.
Leaders Speak – Special Edition Part III. Discussion on career in Public Service. Special guests includes:
- Rob Carey, Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer
- Ambassador Patrick F. Kennedy, Under Secretary of U.S. Department of State
- Anthony Fauci, Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
- Dr. Carolyn M. Clancy, Director of Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
- Admiral Thad W. Allen, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard
- Clay Johnson III, formal Deputy Director for Management U.S. Office of management and Budget
- Tim Cain, formal Governor of Virginia
Leaders Speak – Special Edition. Discussion on what makes an effective Leader and why pursue a career in Public Service. Special guests includes:
- Admiral Thad W. Allen, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard
- Clay Johnson III, formal Deputy Director for Management U.S. Office of management and Budget
- Tim Cain, formal Governor of Virginia
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