Special Episode: Inside Process Intelligence Day—From Legacy Pain to Measurable Gain
This week on the GovNavigators, we bring you a special episode from Celonis’s Process Intelligence Day. we’re taking you inside Celonis Process Intelligence Day—where government and industry leaders shared how data-driven insights are reshaping public sector operations. Robert and Adam talk with Colin Wardlaw, Gary Wang, Aubrey Vaughn, and Sairah Ijaz about what it takes to modernize legacy systems, foster cultural change, and measure success through clear KPIs and real results. It’s a look at how process intelligence is helping agencies do more with less—and deliver better outcomes for the public.Events on the GovNavigators' RadarOct. 13-15, 2025: AUSA’s Annual Meeting Oct. 14, 2025: BENS’ Arsenal of Democracy 2.0 Oct. 26-28, 2025: ACT-IAC Imagine Nation ELC
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Oliver Wise on Data, AI, and the Future of Public Service
This week, the GovNavigators welcome Oliver Wise, former Chief Data Officer at the Department of Commerce and now Executive Director of the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University. Oliver discusses his experience leading data initiatives across Commerce, including efforts to make federal data usable in an AI-driven world, and explains how local governments can harness data to improve lives through programs like the City Data Alliance.From federal policy to city hall, Oliver shares how better data governance—and a new model of collaboration between levels of government—can help public servants everywhere deliver smarter, more trustworthy results.Show Notes:For our furloughed friends: Shutdown deals around townEvents on the GovNavigator’s Radar:Check out GovExec’s new events calendar October 9, 2025: Federal News Network’s 25th Anniversary GalaOctober 9, 2025: FedInsider / Carahsoft Innovation Summit
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The Future of Shared Services with John Marshall and Steve Goodrich
This week, the GovNavigators sit down with John Marshall and Steve Goodrich of the Shared Services Leadership Coalition to chart the past, present, and what’s next in federal shared services, from payroll consolidation and NASA’s model to today’s QSMOs and a legislative plan to turn modernization from pilots into standard practice.Show NotesSSLC: Shared Services Leadership Coalition NSSC: NASA Shared Services CenterEvents on the GovNavigators' RadarOct. 9, 2025: FedInsider / Carahsoft Innovation SummitOct. 26-28, 2025: ACT-IAC Imagine Nation ELC
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The GovNavigators Take a Deep Dive: Discussing Developments From the Last Few Weeks
Robert and Adam are sailing solo on this special episode of the GovNavigators Show, featuring an in-depth discussion of recent developments from OPM, OMB, GAO, and more. With the end of the fiscal year fast approaching, the GovNavigators are here to make sense of the storm. Hold on tight!Show Notes: OPM: New Guidelines for Performance ReviewsOMB: Updates to A-11GAO: New VideoEvents on the GovNavigator’s RadarSeptember 24-25, 2025: AGA’s Internal Controls & Fraud Conference October 9, 2025: FedInsider / Carahsoft Innovation Summit
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Charles Cooper on Congress’s Tumultuous Fall Agenda
This week, the GovNavigators welcome back Charles Cooper of Brumidi Group for a frank look at Congress’s crowded to-do list. From looming shutdown risks, rescissions, and the fight over appropriations to the fate of healthcare extenders, the farm bill, and other expiring programs, Charles explains why the path forward is rockier than ever—and where bipartisan opportunities may still emerge.Show Notes: Combined Federal Campaign: Website Treasury and GSA: SAVE ProgramEvents on GovNavigators' Radar:September 16-18, 2025 Partnership for Public Service’s GovHR Conference September 18, 2025 GovExec’s GAIN Conference September 17, 2025 ACT-IAC's Digital Transformation Summit September 24-25, 2025 AGA’s Internal Controls & Fraud Conference
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