When will the FedHeads be back in person and when will things get back to normal? That and a little skinny budget / infrastructure talk filled this podcast.

Episode 150: First shot of going back to normal

Who can make a lark of listing OMB memos? USDA's Lorna Drennen and Tim McCrosson can, all while sharing how they transformed commodity IT management in less than a year and during a pandemic!

Episode 152: What’s in an acronym? Testing the FedHeads on FITARA and management memoranda

US GAO legend Chris Mihm shared his last day in a 37 year government career with the FedHeads. Wonderful wisdom from almost four decades of public service. Congrats and good luck, Chris!

Episode 153: Key to effective governance from the legend himself,  Chris Mihm

Americans, even @FedHeads, are emerging from quarantine. Lots to catch up on and more in person dinners to enjoy.

Episode 154: 100 days of Biden and a great meal

May is mental health awareness month and we've invited Lt. Col Michael Shick to discuss the Invisible Wounds Initiative and how they’re working to remove barriers to mental health care.  What is an invisible wound, where does it come from and what are the impacts? Lt. Col Michael Shick answers these questions and more.

Episode 155: Invisible Wounds Initiative

Distinguishing IT fads from real innovation is what US GAO Taka Ariga is doing as its Chief Data Scientist and Director of the Innovation Lab. Learn more about Taka’s important work.

Episode 157: How to spot an IT fad

The FedHeads were proud to host Director of Research and Innovation Cathie McGhee to hear how she is driving research and innovation at Virginia’s Department of Transportation all from her she shed. Enjoy

Episode 156: Driving innovation from her she shed

The FedHeads Francis Rose and Robert Shea process the $6 trillion budget and other nerdy developments on this week's episode.

Episode 158: The $6 trillion budget's finally here!

The FedHeads welcome Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin to discuss the L.A. Equity Index, the division of disparities and barriers to opportunity and resources. Controller Galperin explains the difference between diversity and equity and how to close equity gaps. Listen to find out more.

Episode 159: How to bridge the inequality gap in Los Angeles

The Fedheads welcome Tiffany Hixson, Regional Commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service, to discuss shaping the future of federal acquisition. Tiffany touches on services marketplace initiative to improve its government-wide services contracts.

Episode 160: Transformational changes in professional services acquisition

Congress and the Administration have a lot to get done and with margins in both the House and Senate so tight, it’s anybody’s guess what gets done.

Episode 162: Summer of gridlock?

Happy INDEPENDENCE Day! Seriously, it’s a great year and day to celebrate our hard fought freedoms. Enjoy everyone.

Happy Independence Day!

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is at the fulcrum of the federal government’s operations. How did it fair during the pandemic and what’s ahead for this critical institution? The Fedheads invite Deputy Chief Information Officer Sheena Burrell and Managing Director Duc Duong to discuss just this!

Episode 163: Digitizing the future

Maryland’s Michael Leahy led the state’s information technology operation through the pandemic and he shares what the state learned and got right.

Episode 164: Modernizing Maryland

Federal agencies are in the throes of strategic planning. Vice President for Government Effectiveness Katie Malague and Grant Thornton Public Sector Matt Troy and Amanda Hejna shared what they've learned talking with agencies going through the process.

Episode 165: Federal agencies strategic plans

Richard Spires converted wisdom gained from a career in tech that spanned both public and private sector organizations into a book every ambitious tech exec should read: “Success in the Technology Field: A Guide for Advancing Your Career.” Join the FedHeads this week for a taste of what you’ll learn.

Episode 168: The Richard Spires guide to a career in tech

Back from the PRAC (Pandemic Response Accountability Committee), Linda Miller shared with the FedHeads insights she gained during her time building an accountability organization in the middle of a pandemic and the lessons learned about how to do things better next time. There will be a next time.

Episode 167: Welcome back from the PRAC!

There's a lot on Government’s plate in the coming weeks and Francis got a new gig! Enjoy!

Episode 169: Congratulations, Francis!

Big transformations in government are tough; tougher still during a pandemic. @DLAMIL Program Executive Officer Adarryl Roberts offers key lessons about transformation success at one of the organizations helping government perform its most important missions.

Episode 170: Defense Logistics Agency's Move to the Cloud

Lobbyists get a bad rap, but perform important functions helping their clients engage policymakers. FedHeads Francis Rose and Robert Shea chat up swamp creature Charles Cooper of Signal Group to learn more about this critical role.

Episode 171: DC is not just swamp creatures: Meet Charles Cooper!

All eyes, including FedHeads on Congress as they try to tackle CR, emergency funding, debt limit, infrastructure, reconciliation, and defense authorization all at the same time! Oh, and Francis Rose has a new gig!

Episode 173: FedHeads are back in the studio!

What’s coming out of the laboratories of democracy during the pandemic? NASCIO Executive Director Doug Robinson and Grant Thornton Public Sector Managing Director Graeme Finley give the FedHeads the scoop from this year’s State CIO Survey.

Download the report today: https://gt-us.co/2021StateCIO

Episode 174: 2021 State CIO Survey

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

Episode 175: Results of the federal Chief Data Officers survey

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.

Episode 176: Identity management

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.

Episode 227: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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.

Episode 228: What the new congress means for government management

The PMA is one year old and Guidehouse and Partnership for Public Service celebrated by releasing a report! Vice President of Research, Evaluation and Modernizing Government Loren DeJonge Schulman and FedHeads Robert Shea and co-host Donna Roy talked about PMAs past, present, and what agencies need to do to get the most out of the agenda.

Check out the report: https://guidehouse.com/insights/advanced-solutions/2022/building-a-data-foundation

Episode 229: The Role of Data and Evidence in Advancing the President’s Management Agenda

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!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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 from Andrew McCabe on how the Loan Program Office is navigating risk and complexity to achieve its ambitious goals. Listen in!

Episode 230: A look under the hood of the Loan Program Office at DOE

After a career advancing public health and preparedness at the federal, state, and local levels, Robert Shea and co-host Dave Wennergren welcome Guidehouse Associate Director Donna Knutson who had a lot to share. We’ve come a long way, but a much longer way to go.

Episode 231: Levels of Public Health and Healthcare Solutions

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

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Episode 232:  Happy Holidays

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.

Episode 233: Keeping It Fresh

Did you see the House Speaker vote on C-SPAN? FedHeads Robert Shea and co-host Partnership for Public Service's Loren DeJonge Schulman grilled C-SPAN Communications Director Howard Mortman about how C-SPAN cameras got to the House floor and whether they'll remain. Listen and enjoy!

Episode 234: Why C-SPAN is having a moment

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!

Episode 235: The CDO Council

Robert and Francis dig into the impacts of Schedule F on the federal civil service and Francis’ fear of cows.

Episode 130: Grading the new Schedule F Executive Order

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