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Episode 2 - Adopting Emerging Tech and Government Innovation with Geoff Odlum Government in Plain Language
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Today on the Government in Plain Language Podcast, MaBinti Yillah talks to Geoffrey Odlum, the president of Odlum Global Strategies, a company that provides creative scenario planning, strategic forecasting, and geopolitical analysis to clients from the government, industry, and NGO sectors. Before founding Odlum Global Strategies, Geoff was a U.S. diplomat with 28 years of experience in national security and international affairs. He led negotiations on sensitive nonproliferation agreements and oversaw a $7 million foreign assistance program to counter global nuclear smuggling.
[01:20] Geoff's 28-year Stay Working for the State Department
[02:28] Why Geoff Left the Federal Government for the Private Sector
[04:41] Top Challenges Facing Public Managers
[08:50] Tips for Managing Multiple Stakeholder Interests
[11:30] Transitioning from the Public to the Private Sector
[13:54] IT Modernization in the Federal Government
[17:35] Can the Government Keep Up with the Rapid Changes in Tech?
[22:01] Comparing Innovation Policies in the US and other Countries
[26:05] How the US And other Nations Stack up in Tech and Innovation
[29:00] Closing the Government Tech Talent Gap
[37:03] Government Tech Policies that Need to be Retired
[39:30] The Role of Federal Contractors in Tech Advancement
[45:10] Government Recruiting: How to Attract More Tech Talent
[50:50] Innovation and Government's Fear of Failure
[52:20] Geoff's Experience at FedTech
[57:40] Geoff's Key Takeaways
Top Challenges Facing Public Managers
As employees progress through their careers in public offices, the next natural step is usually management. Of course, management does come with its fair share of rewards, but it's also packed with several difficulties too. First, managers in the public sector face many challenges when handling staff, keeping them motivated, and providing professional opportunities.
Unfortunately, the state rarely offers professional opportunities for civil servants to better their skills. And while the past generation was content on working without professional growth, millennials are very interested in career growth. If you look at the Department of Defense, every new manager or team leader must take a year off and take up management training. Yet, the State Department is reluctant to implement such strategies. Little wonder, the military is often credited for its ability to develop leadership competencies.
IT Modernization in the Federal Government
Although the federal government has struggled with technology adoption in the past, recent administrations, fortunately, understand that the world is headed for AI domination. This is seen in the introduction of The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). The program was established in 2011 to provide a cost-effective, risk-based approach for the adoption and use of cloud services by the federal government. The good news is that FedRAMP empowers agencies to use modern cloud technologies, emphasizing security and protection of state information. Sadly, the adoption process is at a snail's pace, making the transition slow and painful for civilian entrepreneurs and innovators.
Links and Resources
Geoff's LinkedIn
Odlum Global Strategies
NSCIA website
Government in Plain Language’s Twitter Page
MSY Associates Twitter Page
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Today on the Government in Plain Language Podcast, MaBinti Yillah talks to Geoffrey Odlum, the president of Odlum Global Strategies, a company that provides creative scenario planning, strategic forecasting, and geopolitical analysis to clients from the government, industry, and NGO sectors. Before founding Odlum Global Strategies, Geoff was a U.S. diplomat with 28 years of experience in national security and international affairs. He led negotiations on sensitive nonproliferation agreements and oversaw a $7 million foreign assistance program to counter global nuclear smuggling.
[01:20] Geoff's 28-year Stay Working for the State Department
[02:28] Why Geoff Left the Federal Government for the Private Sector
[04:41] Top Challenges Facing Public Managers
[08:50] Tips for Managing Multiple Stakeholder Interests
[11:30] Transitioning from the Public to the Private Sector
[13:54] IT Modernization in the Federal Government
[17:35] Can the Government Keep Up with the Rapid Changes in Tech?
[22:01] Comparing Innovation Policies in the US and other Countries
[26:05] How the US And other Nations Stack up in Tech and Innovation
[29:00] Closing the Government Tech Talent Gap
[37:03] Government Tech Policies that Need to be Retired
[39:30] The Role of Federal Contractors in Tech Advancement
[45:10] Government Recruiting: How to Attract More Tech Talent
[50:50] Innovation and Government's Fear of Failure
[52:20] Geoff's Experience at FedTech
[57:40] Geoff's Key Takeaways
Top Challenges Facing Public Managers
As employees progress through their careers in public offices, the next natural step is usually management. Of course, management does come with its fair share of rewards, but it's also packed with several difficulties too. First, managers in the public sector face many challenges when handling staff, keeping them motivated, and providing professional opportunities.
Unfortunately, the state rarely offers professional opportunities for civil servants to better their skills. And while the past generation was content on working without professional growth, millennials are very interested in career growth. If you look at the Department of Defense, every new manager or team leader must take a year off and take up management training. Yet, the State Department is reluctant to implement such strategies. Little wonder, the military is often credited for its ability to develop leadership competencies.
IT Modernization in the Federal Government
Although the federal government has struggled with technology adoption in the past, recent administrations, fortunately, understand that the world is headed for AI domination. This is seen in the introduction of The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). The program was established in 2011 to provide a cost-effective, risk-based approach for the adoption and use of cloud services by the federal government. The good news is that FedRAMP empowers agencies to use modern cloud technologies, emphasizing security and protection of state information. Sadly, the adoption process is at a snail's pace, making the transition slow and painful for civilian entrepreneurs and innovators.
Links and Resources
Geoff's LinkedIn
Odlum Global Strategies
NSCIA website
Government in Plain Language’s Twitter Page
MSY Associates Twitter Page
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mabinti-yillah/message
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