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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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The Science of Leadership: Nine Ways to Expand Your...

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2025/11/17

What is the “science of leadership”? Why is it important to distinguish between self-oriented, other-oriented, and system-oriented leadership? How should leaders navigate modern challenges such as the rise of AI or economic uncertainty? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Margaret Moore, co-author of THE SCIENCE OF LEADERSHIP: Nine […]

LEADERSHIP LESSONS ON NAVIGATING DISRUPTION: A...

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2025/11/10

Join host Michael Keegan as he outlines critical insights on leadership, disruption, and transformation. He brings together two remarkable thought leaders who offer strategies on how to navigate uncertainty, embrace change, and drive transformation in an era where disruption is accelerating. From his interviews with Terence Mauri and Scott Anthony, he explores the mindsets, strategies, […]

EMBEDDING STRATEGIC FORESIGHT INTO STRATEGIC...

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2025/11/03

What exactly is strategic foresight? And how can it be effectively integrated into planning and management to help organizations think, act, and learn more strategically? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Prof. Bert George, author of the IBM Center report Embedding Strategic Foresight into Strategic Planning and Management: […]

QUESTION TO LEARN: A CONVERSATION WITH JOE LALLEY

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2025/10/27

How does the “Question to Learn” challenge a fundamental assumption many hold—that they’re already asking good questions? How can curiosity transform your career, team, and organization? What role do questions—specifically questions to learn—play in driving innovation within bureaucratic systems? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Joe Lalley, author Question […]

AI AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: EXPLORING PERSPECTIVES...

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2025/10/20

How can public administrators embrace the promise of AI and emerging tech as enablers without being dominated by them? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores this question and more with practitioners and academics on a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour. Listen to the podcast.

EPIC DISRUPTIONS: 11 INNOVATIONS THAT SHAPED OUR...

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2025/10/13

What are the most common misconceptions about disruption, and why does getting the definition right matter for government leaders? How can leaders distinguish between genuine failures and innovations that are simply ahead of their time? What are the societal downsides of disruption that leaders need to actively manage. Join host Michael J. Keegan as he […]

INSIGHTS ON LEADERSHIP, MINDSET, AND THRIVING ON...

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2025/10/06

How can the U.S. federal government rebuild its digital capabilities and truly transform how government does business? What is the difference between learning while doing and learning by doing? How can government agencies become more adaptive and thrive on disruption. Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with thought leaders interviewed […]

GENAI AND THE FUTURE OF GOVERNMENT WORK: A...

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2025/09/29

How is Generative AI (GenAI) altering how we work? What can federal agencies leaders do to strategically integrating GenAI into their workforce planning? How can GenAI serve as a collaborative partner, enhancing human capabilities and driving efficiency without displacing the critical human judgment? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more […]

DEVELOPING STRATEGIC FORESIGHT SKILLS TO NAVIGATE...

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2025/09/22

How can strategic foresight sharpen decision-making when stakes are high? What common barriers prevent government organizations from adopting a foresight-driven approach to preparedness? What does true resiliency look like for a government organization? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with my guests, Donna Dupont, an award-winning designer and futurist […]

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 […]

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