The Business of Government Hour

Mar 10 2025 396 ep. 58 mins 231
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The Business of Government Hour, hosted by Michael J. Keegan, features a conversation with government executives and thought leaders who are changing the way government does business. The show explores topics such as leadership, management, technology, innovation, public service, as well as the mission of government in the 21st century.

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Scaling for Mission Delivery: Exploring Why Some Ideas fail while Others Change the World with Prof. John List

Mar 10 2025 59 mins  
How can government leaders scale change and meet their missions? Should policymakers move from evidence-based policy to policy-based evidence? Michael Keegan explores these questions and more with Prof. John List from the University of Chicago on a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI: A Conversation with Faisal Hoque

Mar 03 2025 59 mins  
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? Can AI help us transcend some of the limitations of our humanity and evolve to become better versions of ourselves? Join host Michael Keegan as he ex

Transforming the Business of Government: Insights on Resiliency, Innovation, and Performance.

Feb 24 2025 59 mins  
How can we find value in the unexpected? What can we do to be more resilient? How can we leverage innovation to improve government performance? Join Michael Keegan on a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour as he explores these questions and more on The Business of Government Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Turning the Power of Mindset into Action: Drive Learning & High Performance with a Growth Mindset Culture.

Feb 17 2025 59 mins  
What is the performance paradox? What is the difference between learning while doing and learning by doing? How can overcoming the performance paradox make government executives more effective? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Eduardo Briceno, author of the new book THE PERFORMANCE PARADOX: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action on a Special E

THE EXTENDED REALITY BLUEPRINT: A Conversation with Annie Eaton.

Feb 10 2025 59 mins  
What is Extended Reality? How does it encompass Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality? How is the public sector and government services leveraging AR/VR technology? What does the future hold for Extended Reality? Join host Michael Keegan on a Special Conversation with Authors Edition as he explores these questions and more with Annie Eaton author of THE EXTENDED REALITY BLUEPRINT:

How can leaders better handle this disruption? What skills and mindset do they need? How can we discern the upside to disruption and see it as a strategic advantage?

Feb 03 2025 59 mins  
Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Terence Mauri, author of THE UPSIDE OF DISRUPTION: THE PATH TO LEADING AND THRIVING IN THE UNKNOWN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The National Academy of Public Administration FALL MEETING SERIES

Jan 27 2025 59 mins  
This is the final conversations exploring the key challenges facing public management today with a focus on technology innovation and procurement strategies. Michael welcomes NAPA Fellow Laura Stanton, Assistant Commissioner, Federal Acquisition Service’s Office of Information Technology Category (ITC), U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Learn more about your ad choices

The National Academy of Public Administration FALL MEETING SERIES

Jan 20 2025 59 mins  
This is the fourth in a series of conversations exploring the key challenges facing public management today as well as ways to strengthen East-West relations. Michael welcomes NAPA Fellow Suzanne Vares-Lum NAPA Fellow Francis Fukuyama next week on a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How does the military health system (MHS) continue to evolve?

Jan 13 2025 59 mins  
How does the military health system (MHS) continue to evolve? How is it leveraging innovation and technology to transform how it delivers care? What does the future hold for the military health system? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more next week on The Business of Government Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The National Academy of Public Administration FALL MEETING SERIES

Jan 06 2025 59 mins  
Join host Michael Keegan for a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour – The National Academy of Public Administration FALL MEETING SERIES. This second in a series of conversations exploring the key challenges facing public management today and how an agile mindset is necessary to tackle these challenges. Michael welcomes noted public intellectual and NAPA Fellow Franc