Connecting research to practice, applying scholarship to real world issues and decisions for government
Reports
Drawing on extensive research in public administration and organizational behavior, this report reframes agile as much more than a project management methodology to a fundamentally different way of thinking about leadership.
Drawing on insights from a national roundtable of state and local child welfare leaders, researchers, and practitioners, the author explores how responsible use of AI can support frontline social workers, supervisors, and agency leaders—by reducing administrative burden, improving access to policy and case information, and strengthening professional judgment and accountability.
Outcome-based contracts (OBCs) offer real potential to improve federal performance. But success depends on preparation, alignment, and institutional maturity. Moving from compliance to performance requires more than intent—it requires execution.
AI-driven techniques can achieve high detection rates (of waste, fraud, and abuse in government), offering a path toward more accountable and effective oversight.
Podcasts
Hosted by Michael J. Keegan, The Business of Government Hour features a conversation with government executives and thought leaders who are changing the way government does business. Over 600 government executives have been interviewed about their careers, agency accomplishments and management, and the future of government in the 21st century.
Blog
A range of voices from the Center, academe, and IBM business practitioners examine issues facing public managers as they work to accomplish their missions. The blog looks at the current administration priorities and challenges of performance and collaboration in the workplace.
Advancing Government Innovation: Selected High-Priority Research Initiatives
Modernizing Legacy Systems for Zero Trust Success
How Can Responsible Application of AI Help Child Welfare Agencies Serve Children and Families More Effectively?
From Principles to Practice: Governance Actions That Amplify Human Agency
Executive Director's Corner
The Center houses a library of reports on adopting and deploying AI to improve government.
Using AI to Improve Child Welfare
Responsible AI for Public Evaluation
AI in State Government
GenAI and the Future of Government Work
