Mission Is Possible

Latest Episodes:

Creating a Vision for the Future of Work Oct 20, 2022

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In this episode of Mission is Possible, host Sasha O'Connell speaks with Janice deGarmo, Director of the Office of Management Strategy and Solutions (M/SS) at the U.S. Department of State.

The events of the past 2+ years has changed the way we collaborate and work together forever. We are experiencing a unique moment in time, and one that allows us to consider and implement innovative and forward-thinking solutions to the most complex challenges.

This Mission is Possible episode explores how the Department of State, the nation’s leading diplomacy agency, embraced these challenges, created a vision for the future of work, and is navigating changing talent and workforce dynamics.

At the forefront of this change, the Office of Management, Strategy and Solutions is modernizing standards for where, when, and how the State Department works in the post-pandemic world, ensuring the Department remains competitive, agile, and secure in its support of U.S. national security and diplomacy. By empowering data-driven decision-making and promoting a high-performing and forward-looking organization, M/SS strives to serve the Department and its employees through innovation and creative management solutions.

Cautionary Tales: How Technology Implementation is Impacting the Law Enforcement Landscape Aug 16, 2021

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In this episode of Mission is Possible, host Sasha O'Connell and guest host Jim Chaparro speak with John Markovic (Senior Policy Advisor, Bureau of Justice Assistance), Cary Coglianese (Edward B. Shils Professor of Law and Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania), Kumar Kibble (Principal, GuideQuest & Former Deputy Assistant Secretary, HSI), and Dr. Amy Grubb (Digital Transformation Advisor to the CIO, FBI) about best practices and lessons learned in managing new technological capabilities which enhance security and accountability. The discussion centers on cautionary tales of misuse and challenged implementations, the policy and legal landscape, and areas where the law continues to evolve.

For more information on the series, visit: https://guidehouse.com/insights/national-security/2020/mission-is-possible-podcast-series.

Adapting to Changing Supply Chain Risk Management Threats May 05, 2021

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As the threat environment changes, SCRM programs must change too. What structural and behavioral changes can an organization make to effectively guard against emerging supply chain threats and secure a more resilient future?

The frequency and severity of supply chain disruptions are increasing. Consider evidence of adversarial cyberattacks, sociopolitical unrest, and climate change from the past year alone. Mission is Possible guest host Jason Dury speaks with Matt Halvorsen from the FBI and Lisa Barr from CISA about how organizations are preparing for this change and the actions agencies can take to drive the evolution of supply chain risk management to ensure holistic SCRM solutions geared to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

For more information on the series, visit: https://guidehouse.com/insights/national-security/2020/mission-is-possible-podcast-series.

Building Stronger Communities Through Improved Disaster Resilience Feb 19, 2021

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In this episode of Mission Is possible, host Sasha O'Connell sat down with community Public Health and Emergency Management trailblazer, Dr. Goulda Downer. Dr. Downer is a recognized leader in strengthening the nation's HIV clinical workforce with racial and ethnic minority communities. Following her successes in Public Health, Dr. Downer has now set her sights on addressing disaster inequities through community engagement.

Dr. Downer and Sasha O'Connell discuss:

Building resilience in underserved communities
Strategies to shape engaged and prepared communities
Best practices in achieving diverse leadership in emergency management
How to give every community member a voice in the effort to prepare for weather and climate disasters

For more information on the series, visit: https://guidehouse.com/insights/national-security/2020/mission-is-possible-podcast-series

Lessons Learned - Series Wrap-Up Jan 11, 2021

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Tune in to hear representatives from Guidehouse's National Security team discuss their personal experiences and lessons learned from past presidential transitions.