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Thank you for joining for this podcast series. As of January 2023, we are no longer recording new episodes of FedHeads. Please enjoy previously recorded episodes or explore our full podcast library of content https://soundcloud.com/guidehouse.

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English


Episodes

Episode 235: The CDO Council

1/23/2023
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!

Duration:00:12:23

Episode 234: Why C-SPAN is having a moment

1/16/2023
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!

Duration:00:15:31

Episode 233: Keeping It Fresh

1/9/2023
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.

Duration:00:15:40

Episode 232: Happy Holidays

12/19/2022
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

Duration:00:11:28

Episode 231: Levels of Public Health and Healthcare Solutions

12/12/2022
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.

Duration:00:15:06

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

12/5/2022
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!

Duration:00:11:42

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

11/28/2022
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

Duration:00:16:22

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/21/2022
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!

Duration:00:02:07

Episode 228: What the new congress means for government management

11/14/2022
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.

Duration:00:12:42

Episode 227: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

11/7/2022
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.

Duration:00:14:26

Episode 226: The 2022 Survey of Federal CDOs

10/31/2022
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.

Duration:00:14:30

Episode 225: Never enough data!

10/24/2022
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!

Duration:00:16:15

Episode 224: The future of work

10/17/2022
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!

Duration:00:15:28

Episode 223: 2022 State CIO Survey Report - The People Imperative

10/10/2022
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.

Duration:00:15:40

Episode 222: Optimizing analytics for policymaking and governance

10/3/2022
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

Duration:00:19:26

Episode 221: Bringing agencies together

9/26/2022
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

Duration:00:12:09

Episode 220: DE&I before it was DE&I

9/19/2022
Grant Thornton Public Sector’s very own Monique Earl shared with #FedHeads Robert Shea and returning guest host Stan Soloway her experience driving improved management and equity initiatives in Los Angeles and throughout her career. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about hiring a diversity officer.

Duration:00:13:15

Episode 219: What IT is tracking next

9/12/2022
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.

Duration:00:16:51

Happy Labor Day!

9/5/2022
Wishing everyone a happy and safe Labor Day weekend, time to relax, unwind, and enjoy the company of good friends! Thank you for all your hard work! Let us celebrate achievements from this year and look forward to see what we can do together in the coming year!

Duration:00:01:31

Episode 218: Inflation Reduction Act 2022

8/29/2022
Signal Group’s Madeline Wade briefed the FedHeads Robert Shea and returning guest host Stan Soloway on the very recently enacted Build Back Better Bill Inflation Reduction Act and what we can expect from a divided Congress.

Duration:00:14:05