Mission Is Possible

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John Pistole: Change is the Constant in Life Nov 09, 2020

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John Pistole, Anderson University President and former Administrator of the TSA and Deputy Director of the FBI, joins Guidehouse’s Patricia Cogswell to discuss their shared experience at TSA and John’s perspective on experiencing a Presidential transition from the career and political appointee sides.

For more information on the series, visit: https://guidehouse.com/insights/national-security/2020/presidential-transition-podcast-mini-series

Trailer for Presidential Transition Mini-Series Oct 30, 2020

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Whether it is the transition to the second term of a sitting Administration or the transition to a new administration, life inside dynamic national security departments and agencies gets even more so from election to inauguration and onward to the first “100” days. In this special spin-off series, Guidehouse and the American University School of Public Affairs host a series of conversations with former senior officials from across the National Security Sector.

Amping Up Your NSS Career Readiness - How to be Competitive as a Candidate in the COVID-19 Era Aug 28, 2020

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Panelists lead a conversation on how young professionals and students should best position themselves for success in the National Security Sector. This episode is a joint project with FedUpward.

Recruiting for Cyber in the National Security Sector - Reaching the Best Candidates through Non-Conventional Pathways Jul 28, 2020

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In this episode of Mission is Possible, we look at the ways federal agencies can recruit for Cybersecurity talent by using non-conventional pathways. Our panelists offer advice for prospective candidates and insight on the future of cyber recruiting.

To listen to the full panel, visit: https://guidehouse.com/insights/national-security/2020/recruiting-for-cyber

Coming Attraction: #NatSecGirlSquad x Guidehouse Study on Diversity & Inclusion in National Security Sector May 18, 2020

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In this episode of Mission is Possible we interview key players in the development of the #NatSecGirlSquad x Guidehouse survey “What It Looks Like vs What It Is: Building Competent Diversity in National Security.” The contents of the episode were recorded at the #NatSecGirlSquad Conference in December 2019 but the survey, originally scheduled for an in-person event launch in March, 2020, and the associated podcast was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mission is Possible: Finance Enabling Operations Apr 21, 2020

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In this episode of Mission is Possible, we look at the ways Chief Financial Officers in the National Security Sector are unique and dive into the critically important topic of managing stakeholders. Our panelists also offer advice on what they look for in prospective candidates and tips for success.

Mission is Possible: Behavioral Science and Disaster Preparedness Dec 16, 2019

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Accurately anticipating human behavior under extreme or threatening circumstances is essential to developing effective security, emergency, risk and crisis management. In this episode of Mission is Possible, we look at the ways behavioral-based emergency and disaster preparedness provide the skills to help leaders and decision-makers guide their efforts in crisis preparation, response, and recovery.

Mission is Possible: Data in Decision-making Nov 25, 2019

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Data plays a crucial role in every stage of the decision-making process. Decision-making is the most important task of managers in a federal agency or of any organization. Therefore, to enable managers to take good quality decisions, it is very important to provide them with the right kind of data and information. In this episode, we'll discuss challenges, opportunities and best practices for assessing program effectiveness and aligning resources to strategy.

Mission Is Possible: Measuring National Security Agency Impact Jul 22, 2019

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In this episode we'll talk about the benefits and challenges of measuring mission impact within national security agencies. Specifically why it is important, what challenges arise while attempting to measure impact, and best practices and tips for successfully measuring and communicating impact.

Mission Is Possible - Breaking Down the Important Issues of National Security Management Apr 26, 2019

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Experts from the FBI, CBP, HSI, and Secret Service discuss the critically important and timely topic of branding and outreach for federal law enforcement recruiting.

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