Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC - Federal News Network

Latest Episodes:

Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC – Episode 9 – Tech Market 2022 – Issues & Advice Dec 16, 2021

Show notes

On this episode, we talk with some outstanding federal leaders on issues and opportunities that should be “top of mind” in 2022. Guests: Suzette Kent, Chief Executive Officer at Kent Advisory Services and former Federal Chief Information Officer. https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzettemassie/ Emily Murphy, Senior Fellow with the Center for Government Contracting at George Mason University and former Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA). https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilywebstermurphy/ David Mader, Civilian Sector Chief Strategy Officer at Deloitte Consulting and the former Controller and Acting Deputy Director for Management at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mader-deloitte/ Additional Resources: To learn more about ACT-IAC, visit our website: https://www.actiac.org/

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Accelerating Government Episode 8 Nov 15, 2021

Show notes

In this episode of Accelerating Government, we share insights from 2021 leadership award winners Darren Ash, Ted Davies and Joanne Woyteck.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC – Episode 6 –Cybersecurity Sep 20, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we have a timely conversation on a true national imperative--cybersecurity. First we talk with John Gilligan and Luke McCormack about the US Cyber Challenge program, the upcoming awards ceremony and a discussion of top cyber issues. Then we do a deep dive on federal cybersecurity priorities with Steven Hernandez, Department of Education CISO and Vice Chair of the Federal CISO Council. Guests: John Gilligan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Center for Internet Security, longtime industry executive and former CIO at the Department of the Air Force and Department of Energy. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jogilligan/ Luke McCormack, National Director for the US Cyber Challenge, former DHS CIO and former Vice Chair of the Federal CIO Council. https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-mccormack-698a087/ Steven Hernandez, Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Education, Vice-Chair of the Federal CISO Council and Government Chair of the ACT-IAC Cybersecurity Community of Interest. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sthernandez/ Additional Resources: To register for the ACT-IAC Cybersecurity Summit and US Cyber Challenge Awards Program on Wednesday, October 6th, go to the ACT-IAC website: www.actiac.org Moving the US Government Towards Zero Trust Cybersecurity Principles: https://zerotrust.cyber.gov/ ACT-IAC Report: Zero Trust Report: Lessons Learned from Vendor and Partner Research: https://www.actiac.org/documents/zero-trust-report-lessons-learned-vendor-and-partner-research ACT-IAC Report: Zero Trust Cybersecurity Current Trends: https://www.actiac.org/documents/zero-trust-cybersecurity-current-trends To learn more about the ACT-IAC Cybersecurity Community of Interest (COI): https://www.actiac.org/groups/cybersecurity-community-interest

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC – Episode 5 –Customer Experience Insights and Federal Tech Leader Spotlight with Margie Graves Aug 30, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we explore two topics. First we cover the Customer Experience imperative in government with Lee Becker—what’s going on and what’s next. Then we have another Technology Leadership Spotlight with an outstanding federal technology leader, Margie Graves, where we cover top tech priorities and leadership advice in the federal tech market.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC – Episode 4 – Agile Government Jul 27, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we explore a topic that’s gaining a lot of attention – Agile Government. The term “Agile” has gained popularity over the years, and while its roots can be found in the agile software development movement, today when we talk about agility, we’ve broadened the aperture considerably—describing processes that change the very fabric of how the business of government is conducted. Guests: Casey Coleman, Senior Vice President for Global Government Solutions at Salesforce, and former GSA CIO. https://www.linkedin.com/in/colemancasey/ Terry Gerton, President and CEO of the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) and former Senior Executive at the Department of Labor. https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-gerton-b43aa73a/ Dan Chenok, Executive Director of the IBM Center for The Business of Government and former OMB Executive. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chenokdan/ Ed DeSeve, Coordinator of the Agile Government Center at NAPA, Agile Visiting Fellow at the IBM Center for The Business of Government and former Deputy Director for Management and Controller at OMB. https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-deseve-66b156166/ Additional Resources: ACT-IAC – Agenda 2021 Accelerating Agility in Government Paper: https://www.actiac.org/resource-center/accelerating-agility-government NAPA Agile Government Center – Building an Agile Federal Government Study: https://napawash.org/academy-studies/increasing-the-agility-of-the-federal-government IBM Center for the Business of Government – The Road to Agile Government: Driving Change to Achieve Success: https://www.businessofgovernment.org/report/road-agile-government-driving-change-achieve-success

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ACT-IAC Accelerating Government Episode 3 Jun 28, 2021

Show notes

In this month’s episode, we spotlight innovation in the Federal Technology market and then have a conversation on technology leadership and careers. This episode’s guests: Renee Wynn, CEO of RP Wynn Consulting and former NASA CIO LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-wynn-8935a24/ Jim Cook, Vice President for Strategic Engagement and Partnerships, MITRE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-cook-10ab23a/ Richard Spires, long-time Federal technology leader and former DHS/IRS CIO and Learning Tree/Resilient Network Systems CEO LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardspires/ For more information on the ACT-IAC 2021 Innovation Awards: https://www.actiac.org/act-iac-event/emerging-technology-and-innovation-conference-2021

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ACT-IAC Accelerating Government: Tech Leadership Spotlight, Volume 1 May 24, 2021

Show notes

In this month’s episode, we hear from federal technology leaders; what’s on their mind, what their priorities are and what advice can they offer us on both successful technology adoption and leadership in a rapidly changing world. This episode’s guests: Harrison Smith, Director of the Enterprise Digitalization and Case Management Office, Internal Revenue Service LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrison-smith-0029ba4/ Gary Washington, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-washington-995413a5/ Maria Roat, U.S. Federal Deputy Chief Information Officer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-roat-49714115/ Ted Davies, former CEO, Altamira Technologies and Chair, Industry Advisory Council LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviested/

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ACT-IAC's Agenda 2021 Project: Government imperatives that transcend the change in administration Apr 26, 2021

Show notes

Over the last year, ACT-IAC leaders have given a lot of thought to both the crucial initiatives that need to continue regardless of the change in administration, as well as the new issues and challenges that must be addressed in the years ahead.

ACT-IAC’s Agenda 2021 Project has highlighted issues that transcends parties and politics – top priorities for our nation and the federal technology market.

The Agenda 2021 Project work has resulted in a capstone paper, “Delivering Outcomes, Building Trust,” and three supporting papers, “Improving Customer Experience and Transforming Service Delivery,” “Accelerating Agility In Government” and “Transforming Infrastructure And Managing Risk” – all of which are available at: https://www.actiac.org/content-page/agenda-2021-presidential-election-project

On this inaugural episode of Accelerating Government, our host, Dave Wennergren, ACT-IAC's CEO, speaks with:

- Jim Cook, Vice President for Strategic Engagement and Partnerships at MITRE

- Mike Howell, Senior Director for Government Engagement at ACT-IAC

- Kathy Conrad, Director of Digital Government at Accenture Federal Services and former Principal Deputy Associate Administrator for Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies at GSA

- Robert Shea, National Managing Principal for Public Policy at Grant Thornton and former OMB associate director

- Casey Coleman, Senior Vice President for Global Government Solutions at Salesforce and former GSA CIO

- Dan Chenok, Executive Director of the IBM Center for the Business of Government and former OMB Branch Chief for Information Policy and Technology

- Alan Balutis, former Distinguished Fellow and Senior Director at Cisco and long-time government technology leader

- Mark Forman, who has served in a number of senior positions in industry and in government as the first Federal CIO

- Dave McClure, leader of transformational IT initiatives at Accenture Federal Services who previously served in government at both GSA and GAO

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC – Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected