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The Business of Government Hour

IBM Center for The Business of Government

The Business of Government Hour highlights government executives and thought leaders who are changing the way government does business. Host Michael J. Keegan speaks to guests about leadership, public management, innovation, as well as their vision of government in the 21st century. Each interview offers an informative, insightful, and in-depth conversation on topics and trends at the intersection of government, technology, and leadership.

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EXECUTING THE NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE...

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2025/09/15

What is the mission of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency? What are the key operational priorities for NGA? How is NGA delivering timely and actionable GEOINT to decision-makers? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Rear Admiral Michael L. Baker Associate Director for Operations at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency […]

THE COLLECTIVE EDGE: A CONVERSATION WITH PROF. COLIN...

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2025/09/01

What are group dynamics—and why do they matter for leaders? How can understanding them help build stronger, more effective teams? And what are the practical strategies leaders can use to unlock the full potential of their groups? Join host Michael J. Keegan as I he explores these questions and more with, Colin M. Fisher author […]

CONFLICT RESILIENCE: A CONVERSATION WITH ROBERT...

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2025/08/25

What is conflict resilience? How can we find the skills to grow from disagreement. How can you handle disagreements and differences with integrity while finding a way to create strong, deep, and lasting relationships? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Robert Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas M.D. authors of […]

NAVIGATING GENERATIVE AI IN GOVERNMENT: A...

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2025/08/11

Tune in to The Business of Government Hour with host Michael J. Keegan as he dives into the transformative power of generative AI in the government sector! How is this cutting-edge technology already reshaping public services? What steps can agencies take to foster a culture of safe experimentation while managing risks? And how can they […]

IMPLEMENTING A SINGLE, COMMON FEDERAL ELECTRONIC...

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2025/08/04

Join host Michael Keegan on The Business of Government Hour for an exclusive interview with Bill Tinston, Director of the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office (FEHRM). Discover the FEHRM’s mission to implement a single, common Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR), how it tackles this ambitious goal, and the key challenges it faces in transforming […]

POWERING NATO’S MISSION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY: A...

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2025/07/28

Tune in to The Business of Government Hour this week for an exclusive interview with Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer, NATO’s Chief Information Officer. Discover how NATO is shaping its IT strategy, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to boost operational effectiveness, and securing its tech infrastructure against modern threats. Join host Michael J. Keegan for a deep dive into the […]

TRANSFORMING TRANSPORTATION WITH A FOCUS ON SAFETY...

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2025/07/21

What are the key strategic priorities for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)? How is DOT putting safety and modernization first across all modes of transportation from road to Air Traffic Control? What does the future hold for the U.S. Department of Transportation? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more […]

USING TECHNOLOGY TO ADDRESS PRESSING LOCAL...

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2025/07/14

From the State of GovTech 2025, a hallmark event hosted by CivStart, join host Michael J. Keegan as he shares insights and stories of a host of thought leaders, tech entrepreneurs and government executives. This episode is dedicated to telling the stories of local government leaders who in their own way are leveraging technology and […]

TRANSFORMING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS USING EMERGING...

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2025/07/07

This episode is dedicated to telling the stories of local government leaders who in their own way are leveraging technology and innovation to change the way they govern and the way they deliver the mission of government. Join host Michael J. Keegan from the State of GovTech 2025, a hallmark event hosted by CivStart, a […]

EXPLORING THE EVOLVING ECOSYSTEMS OF CIVTECH AND...

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2025/06/30

How are innovative startup solutions reshaping local government services? What drives the collaboration between startups, tech leaders, and public sector executives? Where is government technology headed next? Join host Michael J. Keegan for a special edition of The Business of Government Hour from the State of GovTech 2025 event hosted by CivStart. Listen to the […]

TRANSCEND: UNLOCKING HUMANITY IN THE AGE OF AI – A...

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2025/06/23

There’s no question artificial intelligence (AI) is already reshaping the world as we know it — so how can we properly prepare ourselves for the unprecedented changes that lie ahead? What does it mean to be human in the age of AI? What are the OPEN and CARE frameworks, and how can they be applied […]

HARNESSING THE STRENGTHS OF BOTH HUMAN LEADERS AND AI...

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2025/06/16

What is the The PinLeader Path? How can the frameworks in The PinLeader Path help leaders communicate their vision and build trust across these groups? What strategies can government agencies use to identify and nurture future leaders. Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Dr. Shanda Gore author The […]

LEVERAGING IT AND TECHNOLOGY IN STATE GOVERNMENTS: A...

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2025/06/09

What is the IT strategy for the State of Connecticut? How is the State of Connecticut securing its IT systems and infrastructure? What emerging technologies or trends will impact Connecticut’s IT landscape over the coming years? Join host Michael J. Keegan for a Special Edition of The Business of Government as he explores these questions […]

EXPLORING THE USE OF IT AND TECHNOLOGY IN STATE...

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2025/06/02

What is the IT strategy for the State of Minnesota? How is the state leveraging emerging technologies? What major IT Initiatives being pursued? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Tarek Tomes Chief Information Officer for the State of Minnesota. Listen to the podcast.

THE ART OF LEADERSHIP: A CONVERSATION ON LEADERSHIP,...

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2025/05/26

What are the key qualities of an effective leader? What does it mean to lead in difficult and uncertain times? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with a select group of recognized thought leaders: Jacqueline Carter, Michael Canic, Chester Elton, and Bob Rosen. Listen to the podcast.

ANTICIPATORY GOVERNANCE: EMERGING TRENDS AND...

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2025/05/19

What are Metaruptions? What is anticipatory governance and how can leaders navigate unpredictability with an anticipatory approach? How does storytelling shape the future? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he welcomes back noted futurist Roger Spitz, President of the Disruptive Futures Institute and author of the thought-provoking book Disrupt With Impact on a Special Edition […]

PREDICTION VS. PREPARATION: EXPLORING TOOLS FOR...

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2025/05/12

Does technological progress make predicting the future easier? If we can’t predict the future, how can we prepare for it? Why are the human gifts of curiosity and creativity more powerful tools to preparing for the future than submitting to false forecasts that disguise uncertainty as perfect and knowable data? Join host Michael Keegan as […]

EXPLORING DESIGN THINKING IN A MILITARY CONTEXT: A...

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2025/05/05

How can we redesign military decision-making for the 21st Century? What are the most effective ways to adhere to military protocols while pushing transformative innovation? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more next week on The Business of Government Hour. Listen to the podcast.

HOW TO BLEND TEACHING, COACHING, AND MENTORING – A...

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2025/04/28

How do teaching, coaching, and mentoring differ? How can leaders ensure that mentoring is a two-way street? What can leaders do to navigate the challenges of digital transformation, especially in areas like data visualization and business intelligence? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Dr. Joe Perez author of […]

STRATEGIES FOR AI GOVERNANCE AND HOW EMERGING TECH...

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2025/04/21

How can public administrators embrace the promise of AI and emerging tech as enablers without being dominated by them? Join host Michael J. Keegan for the ASPA Conference Series – A Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour with Dr. Sukumar Ganapati, Florida International University exploring how emerging tech can strengthen trust in government […]

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