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The Business of Government Hour

IBM Center for The Business of Government
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Innovation
Disruption
Conflict Resilience
Negotiation
Govtech
Public Administration
Public Sector Innovation
Generative AI
Emotional Intelligence
Strategic Foresight
Data Management
Leadership Development
Performance Management
Margaret Moore
Emerging Technologies
Healthcare
Public Sector
Cybersecurity

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... more

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Why do so many great ideas fail to scale? What separates organizations that innovate once from those that innovate continuously? And what can government leaders learn about building partnerships that turn bold ideas into real results? Join me, Michae... more

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What does it take to modernize a public benefits system that millions of people rely? How do government leaders improve customer experience, strengthen trust, protect sensitive data, and replace legacy systems? And how can technology help a large pub... more

Why do performance improvements often vanish when leadership changes? What separates activity from results? And how can government leaders build systems that make improvement stick? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he speaks with John M. Bernard, autho... more

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John M. Bernard
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Masud Husain
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Andrea Bonime-Blanc
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Terence Mauri
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Amy Elizabeth Fox
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Nicholas Janni
Co-author of Leading in Chaos, leadership development pioneer
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Michael Keegan
Host of the program focused on leadership, government operations, and innovation within the public sector, with an emphasis on strategic foresight and policy implementation.

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Shaping How We Lead: A Conversation with Dr. Masud Husain author of Our Brains, Our Selves
Q: What are the implications for governance and public institutions when considering brain-based decision-making?
Governance should recognize that decisions are the product of complex brain networks; accountability should account for context, biases, and the environment, with structures that preserve agency while guiding ethical and effective action.
Shaping How We Lead: A Conversation with Dr. Masud Husain author of Our Brains, Our Selves
Q: How should leaders address motivation and accountability in organizations?
Motivation stems from meaningful work, clear progress, social belonging, and the opportunity to influence outcomes; leaders should design tasks with visible milestones, provide ongoing feedback, and ensure people feel valued and empowered to shape decisions.
Shaping How We Lead: A Conversation with Dr. Masud Husain author of Our Brains, Our Selves
Q: What makes us who we are, and how do cognitive processes shape leadership?
Our identities emerge from the dynamic interplay of multiple brain systems that govern attention, language, perception, motivation, and empathy; leadership is influenced by how these systems negotiate priorities and how environments allow people to exercise agency and connect with others.
Governing Pandora: Leadership, Trust, and Risk in the Age of Exponential Technology with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Q: What practical steps can leaders take to future-proof their organizations?
Prioritize continuous learning, implement ongoing re-skilling, create a culture that embraces change, and use tools like scenario planning and digital twins to test and adapt strategies against polycrisis risks.
Governing Pandora: Leadership, Trust, and Risk in the Age of Exponential Technology with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Q: How should governments think about the governance of ungovernable tech at the speed of light?
Governments should foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, establish guardrails without stifling innovation, and build robust, adaptive governance cultures that evolve with technology and include ethics, risk, and safety considerations.

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The show centers on leadership, public management, and innovation at the intersection of government and technology. Through in-depth conversations with senior government officials, academics, and practitioners, it explores how public sector leaders navigate disruption, modernize operations, and foster adaptive governance in an era of AI, data-enabled decision making, and rapid change. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on practical leadership mindsets, cross-sector collaboration, and forward-looking strategies for delivering public value in complex environments. This podcast is likely to appeal to policy professionals, government executives, and public managers seeking actionable insights and real-world frameworks for improving governmen... more

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