Podcasts about fedheads

Fed Gov Today Host and (Best?) Friend of GovNavigators Francis Rose joins the show to discuss the latest happenings in government management, his new gig, and proper holiday salutations. Francis remembers his FedHeads hosting days, his beginnings working in government media, and the lost of our friend Charlie Clark.Show LinksSaying Goodbye to a Giant in Government Journalism

FedHeads, including returning cohost Loren DeJonge Schulman, heard about the work of the CDO Council from CDO Chair Ted Kaouk and Vice Chair Dan Morgan. And they both shared the secret to a pristine GAO report card!

Happy New Year! FedHeads were joined once again, this time in a co-host role, by Partnership for Public Service's Vice President of Research, Evaluation, and Modernizing Government, Loren DeJonge Schulman. In this inaugural 2023 episode, Loren and Robert talked about what the last Congress accomplished and what to expect in the next couple of years ahead.

Tune in to this special FedHeads episode where Robert talks with, surprise guest and former co-host, Francis Rose. Catch up with the two to learn what Francis has been up to, their thoughts on the PMA, what to expect from the new Congress, and more. Will Francis come back to FedHeads? Listen to find out more. #BringBackFrancis Take our survey about FedHeads! Here is your chance to let us know your thoughts. Survey closes 1/23/23. https://guidehou.se/3iTeDHr

Department of Energy's Loan Program Office is administering billions to advance some of the nation's most ambitious problem-solving technologies. FedHeads, including guest cohost and ACT-IAC CEO Dave Wennergren, heard how the Loan Program Office is navigating risk and complexity to achieve its ambitious goals. Listen in!

The FedHeads are taking a break for the Thanksgiving holiday. But listen in for a quick note of thanks from FedHeads Robert Shea and guest cohost, ACT-IAC CEO Dave Wennergren. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

In the wake of the mid-term elections, FedHeads welcomed a new guest cohost, ACT-IAC CEO Dave Wennergren. And with ACT-IAC's Imagine Nation ELC, a report on FITARA reforms, and the general mayhem in DC, these two had plenty to talk about.

Saying U.S. Department of Transportation's got a lot on its plate with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is the understatement of the year. FedHeads, including guest host Guidehouse's Director Donna Roy, heard from Keith Benjamin about efforts to effectively implement the law in a way that helps traditionally underserved communities.

The FedHeads had a good ole data geekfest with Data Foundation President Nick Hart and guest host Guidehouse Director Donna Roy talking about Guidehouse's annual Chief Data Officer Survey. Resources both human and financial, as well as the need for a Chief Chief Data Officer were all on the table.

Another month, another quest to find a FedHeads co-host! This time it's the wise and insightful self described data nerd, Guidehouse's Director Donna Roy. FedHeads Robert SHea and the former DHS/CFPB officials talked about the government's data management maturity and what agencies can expect from the new Congress. Enjoy!

Friend of #FedHeads and GSA's Chief Human Capital Officer Traci DiMartini gave an informative update on the status of recruitment and retention at GSA and human capital reform across the federal government. Oh, and Mary Reding came back!

In their annual drop in to FedHeads, Graeme Finley and NASCIO's Executive Director Doug Robinson share the results of their most recent survey of State Chief Information Officers. Getting the people we need to perform for states and their citizens is a growing challenge.

IBM Center for The Business of Government Margie Graves and Jennifer Bechner of Johns Hopkins University appeared on FedHeads to talk about their report and one of our favorite subjects: advancing evidence-based policymaking. Oh, and Mary Reding came back. Check out the report - Optimizing Analytics for Policymaking and Governance: https://www.businessofgovernment.org/report/optimizing-analytics-policymaking-and-governance

In the long slog to find a new #FedHeads co-host, a bright light emerges: Mary Reding, a Partner at disabled veteran owned Vetrix Group. Robert Shea and Mary Reding talked about how agencies are dealing with laws that have already passed and what'll happen if others don't. #noshutdown

The Feds buy more IT than anyone else on the planet. IT companies need a strong advocate and they've got one in ITI. #FedHeads, including returning guest host Stan Soloway, heard about the big issues facing IT companies from Senior VP of Public Policy Gordon Bitko.

The FedHeads got a new guest host, the incredible Stan Soloway. But he took us real deep into a discussion of the low levels of public trust government is suffering and how we might reverse the trend. Important stuff. Enjoy!

U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy CFO Steve Kunze shares with the FedHeads his priorities and challenges driving financial management at an organization with myriad important missions. But we couldn't get him to sing.

Florida's Chief Inspector General and incoming AGA President, Melinda Miguel, joined the FedHeads to talk about her work driving accountability for pandemic and economic recovery spending and strengthening cybersecurity. She's a big Pink Panther fan!

FedHeads continue their host auditions live at PDT! Robert Shea and guest host Grant Thornton Director Jennifer Kerber give you their government update at AGA PDT in Anaheim, California and "rockin' PDT". Check it out!

U.S. GAO Managing Director for Strategic Planning and External Liaison Stephen Sanford briefed the FedHeads on GAO's newest strategic plan and the trends shaping the U.S. and it's place in the world.

The FedHeads got to spend some time reflecting on the productive career of public administration and government affairs lead for the Partnership for Public Service, Kristine Simmons. She's seen it all!

Another month, another FedHeads guest host. Adam Hughes, Director of Marketing and Government Affairs, shoots the breeze with host Robert Shea on appropriations, defense authorization, and the 20th anniversary of the E-Government Act.

Cyber threats are evolving almost more rapidly than agencies can keep up. The FedHeads Robert Shea and guest host Charles Cooper welcome Senior Director and FedHeads fan Charlie Baisley and his colleague Chief Public Policy Officer of Trellix Tom Gann to give their perspectives on the policies and practices emerging in cybersecurity.

Founder of Outpost Gray and Grant Thornton Manager Jax Scott gave the FedHeads great perspective on the government's approach to addressing evolving and critical cyber threats. Check out Jax Scott's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/OutpostGray

Michelle Sager, GAO Managing Director of Strategic Issues joins Robert Shea and celebrity guest host Charles Cooper of Signal Group to give the FedHeads the secret sauce for agencies' getting off the biennial High-Risk list. You can find the GAO's Key Practices to Successfully Address High-Risk Areas and Remove Them from the List full report here: https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-22-105184.pdf

LA's Jeffrey Prang walked #FedHeads through the life of an assessor in the country's biggest county.

#FedHeads hear from NSC's Director of Cybersecurity and Secure Digital Innovation, Carole House, about government-wide efforts to tackle evolving cyber and digital innovation security challenges.

The FedHeads celebrate the 200th episode with guest host Kelly Morrison and their "favorite" guest Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Federal Student Aid Katie Malague. Katie shares with us her role at FSA and what she is excited about! Tune in on how Robert challenges Katie on her many roles and see how she rebuts.

FedHeads welcome Director of IT Data Transparency at GSA Dan York to discuss the latest modernized Federal IT dashboard to enhance customer experience, build trust with key stakeholders, and to further understand Federal IT spending. Tune in to learn more!

The FedHeads invite Grant Thornton Public Sector Managing Director Doug Criscitello to totally geek out about the President's FY23 Budget proposal, and spoiler alert -- a possible new slogan.

FedHeads are back live in the studio! And with a new guest cohost, Grant Thornton Director Kelly Morrison. They talk Trends Affecting Government & Society as recently forecast in U.S. Government Accountability Office's (US GAO) new strategic plan. Oh, and Turks & Caicos. Link to GAO 2022-2027 Strategic Plan: Goals and Objectives for Serving Congress and the Nation - https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-22-1sp

The IBM Center for the Business of Government's Dan Chenok tried to recreate Francis Rose's favorite #FedHeads episode, but instead shared details about National Academy of Public Administration's recent report on the government's Cybersecurity workforce.

The appointments process is taking longer and longer, which means transitions are getting rougher and rougher. Partnership for Public Service Director of the Center for Presidential Transition Valerie Smith Boyd shares some important observations with #FedHeads on what's worked and what needs to improve to make Presidential transitions work better.

FedHeads try to focus on what's ahead – state of the union address, budgets, management agendas, etc – but crises abound. Tune in today for a #FedHeads escape.

Director of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Antonio “Toney” Mitchell gave the FedHeads a tutorial on IT spending oversight and, in particular, how it's helped his critical agency meet the demands of the moment.

A little bureaucracy banter and a friendly wager to start off your week on this week's episode of #FedHeads with @FRoseDC and @robertjshea.

Grant Thornton's charitable program, Purple Paladin, recognized the Warrior Reunion Foundation, which provides all-inclusive reunion experiences to reconnect military units that deployed to a combat theater together. The FedHeads welcomed founder and CEO James Ferguson to share their compelling mission. And you've got to see this video: https://gt-us.co/3FYzUX6

Delaware's State Auditor, Kathy McGuiness joined #FedHeads to tout the state's new spending transparency initiative, Gray Fox, which allows Delawareans to see and compare how their counties, municipalities and school districts are spending the millions in tax dollars received from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. Check out Gray Fox here: https://auditor.delaware.gov/project-gray-fox/.

Happy New Year from the FedHeads! Omicron complicates what's sure to be a tumultuous year, with FY22 budget negotiations underway, FY23 budget requests forthcoming, and the specter of a mid-year election looming. Join @robertjshea and @FRoseDC for the year's first podcast, 2022...here we come!

The FedHeads wraps up the last full episode of the year with a recap of 2021 and what they're looking forward to in the new year!

The FedHeads welcomed Chief Data Officer Beth Puchek as she shared with them the organization's journey to data literacy.

The Fedheads return from Thanksgiving break grateful for the release of the President's Management Agenda (PMA)! The PMA is a crucial strategy that sets the administration's priorities for government-wide management and improving the operations of agencies. https://www.performance.gov/pma/slideshow/

No time like the present to reflect on what we're thankful for. #FedHeads want to thank all our listeners, especially those working to make government work just a little bit better. Happy Thanksgiving!

The future of work will be different for everyone. Enterprise Risk Management Program Manager of King County's Sean Catanese briefed the FedHeads on how that transformation's going in government there.

New start up Ibility's co-founder and CEO Danielle Krakora schooled the FedHeads on challenges in government, a tool for innovation and impact.

The FedHeads reunited with Agile Government Guru Ed DeSeve to get an update on the adoption of agile principles in government. And they're needed now more than ever.

Fraud has skyrocketed during the pandemic! Identity management is even more important, which is why the FedHeads turned to Better Identity Coalition Jeremy Grant and Grant Thornton Public Sector Director Jennifer Kerber for insights.

One of FedHeads favorites, Data Foundation Nick Hart and Grant Thornton Experience Manager Tracy Jones are back again to discuss insights from the most recent federal Chief Data Officer survey! The new survey of Federal CDOs was conducted by the Data Foundation in partnership with Grant Thornton. Download the report today: https://www.datafoundation.org/cdo-insights-report-2021

These days, so many of us are experimenting with our own forms of broadcasting in the modern age, Francis sits down with us to share some tips drawn from his long career in broadcasting, about leaving the "funny" in, how to read people in studio and corona-virtual settings, and how to get right to the point in communications Francis Rose is an award-winning broadcaster, journalist, speaker, writer, and host of Government Matters on Washington, DC's WJLA/ABC7 and NewsChannel 8. His 35-year media career includes stops at America's leading broadcasters, including ABC Radio, CBS Radio, and Westwood One. Francis is also prolific voice of Fedheads, a podcast he co-hosts with Robert Shea since early 2018, where they love to talk about the arcana of the Federal Government. Thank you for supporting A Hundred Words in 2021!

Robert Shea worked in the U.S. Senate to design a comprehensive program for improving performance for the sprawling Federal Government. Shea went on to serve in The White House's Office of Management & Budget as Associate Director for Performance Management under President George W. Bush. Robert's inside perspective of the massive effort -- an effort that continues to thrive today -- provides some powerful insight and interesting and encouraging stories of life working with Washington's bureaucrats. Today Robert is a partner with Grant Thornton where he runs the strategic side of the public sector practice. Robert's podcast, FedHeads, is a a great listen about the arcana of Washington.