Author Archive

Dan Chenok

Management

Lessons From 30 Years of Government Reform Efforts

There’s much that newcomers to government should learn from the past.

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How Government Program Management Took a Cue from The Big Screen

The 1985 film “The Breakfast Club” played a key role in helping government build program management capability.

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How Agencies Could Incentivize Private Sector Investment in Their Missions

Commercial capital could provide a powerful boost to public sector modernization.

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The President’s Management Agenda: A Work in Progress Two Decades On

A look back at the creation of the first PMA and the lessons for leaders today.

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The Individuals Behind Government's Success Stories

The recent history of government reforms provides important lessons for leaders.

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Learning from Government’s Past to Anticipate Its Future

A new book assesses the long arc of government reform.

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Understanding Blockchain’s Promise for Government

The technology can help government drive improved performance and economic activity.

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How the U.S. Can Effectively Share Threat Information With Other Nations

A new report draws lessons from U.S. and European experts on how best to build trust and effectiveness in exchanging insight across borders.

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How Government Can Best Address Cyber Risks

A new report offers a model to help agencies become more resilient in responding to risks adequately and appropriately.

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Your Agency Now Has Money to Modernize IT

So what's the next step?

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How Agencies Can Effectively Implement Artificial Intelligence

Managing data, workforce, and risk are key to success.

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How the Digital Revolution Is Transforming Government

Change goes well beyond advances in technology.

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Seven Drivers of Government Transformation

Agency leaders must continually adapt to this ever changing landscape, but how?

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Making Government’s Massive Programs Work: Now It’s the Law

Implementing the Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act.

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The Path to Better Management of Government’s Huge Programs

A new law guides the way to delivering on large-scale change initiatives.

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Welcome to Washington. Are You Ready to Lead?

The new appointee’s guide to getting things done.

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How the Next Administration Can Hit the Ground Running

A focus on management is critical.

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How Do You Do a Start-Up in the Government?

Leaders who have helped to stand up new agencies points to a number of lessons.

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Effective Governance Begins With an Effective Transition

Veterans of previous transitions share some hard-earned wisdom.

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How to Get Off to a Strong Start: A Guide for the Next President

Getting a new administration off the ground is like launching a startup while simultaneously conducting the largest corporate takeover in the world.