Public Service Strategies for Uncertain Times: Leadership and Innovation from Any Level (What are your thoughts)?

Written by Dr. Geoff Abbott, DBA, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard (Retired); Fellow nominee, National Academy of Public Administration, and Judy Douglas, Founder, Douglas Leadership Advisory; Fellow, National Academy of Public Administration; IAC Executive Committee.

Connecting, Herding, and Mining Yodas to Create Extraordinary Outcomes and Develop Leaders

Our first article (Developing ‘Yodas’ – Intentionally expanding opportunities for those developing current and next generation leaders – ACT-IAC Innovation Newsletter: 10/2/2024) focused on identifying our mentors, coaches, and teachers who shared their wisdom with us along our life journey. I suggested you reach out to your ‘Yodas’ and show them your gratitude for their guidance and assistance in your life.

In this article we explore how we can benefit from the ‘Force’-multiplier effect of connecting Yodas and techniques for Yoda ‘herding’ and ‘mining’ to leverage and apply their collective wisdom, experience and ingenuity towards worthy goals, while fostering leadership growth.

How World War II Bureaucratic Sabotage Endures in the Defense Department, and How to Fight Back
In an age where power hangs on technological advantage, America's greatest saboteur may be itself. A World War II sabotage manual from the predecessor to the CIA reveals how bureaucracy drains the Defense Department of purpose and delays progress. But there is hope: By treating time as a strategic weapon and embracing AI and other innovations, public servants can cut debilitating "toil," unlocking productivity and passion to secure America's advantage.

The article was originally published by the Texas National Security Review.

A Unified Strategy for Federal Agency Deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Developing ‘Yodas’ – Intentionally expanding opportunities for those developing current and next generation leaders
This is the first of a two-part series which describes ‘Yodas’ (based on the Star Wars series), their key attributes, and how they serve the broader mission. Specifically, what they contribute, both directly to accomplish organizational goals and in the long term, developing Padawan, or Jedis-in-training - the next generation(s) of Jedi’s and Jedi Masters.
 

Back to the Future
Leveraging experienced alumni to impact leadership development in your organization. 

Federal Employees and Contractors: Are You in Solution Sales?
 importance of listening, understanding, communicating and persuading to provide effective solutions.