Every January, NASCIO and PTI release their forecasts for the coming year based on what government leaders are saying.
Adobe Stock/OleCNX. When Doug Robinson speaks, the government technology community listens.
He has been the exceptional executive director of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers for two decades, and I know of no one who has more knowledge, better relationships, and greater feel for the overall pulse of state government CIO agendas.
Doug leads a team of experts that are simply amazing at supporting the NASCIO Executive Committee, which is composed of top state CIOs from around the country.
Almost as important, he maintains essential relationships with the NASCIO Corporate Leadership Council, numerous nonprofits that support other aspects of government, as well as federal and local government agencies, liaisons and more.
At the start of every year, Doug is joined by Alan Shark, another outstanding government IT expert, to provide a forecast regarding what the coming year will bring for government CIOs and their teams.
Alan is the executive director of the Public Technology Institute, which is a division of Fusion Learning Partners.
PTI focuses on working with local government CIOs and equipping technology leaders with best practices and training.
Alan has headed PTI for some 19 years and brings 30-plus years of experience in technology and public management.
Alan is a recognized author, speaker, blogger and podcast host, and has spent most of his career in nonprofit management.
He has also taught technology and public management for over 14 years and is currently associate professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University.
In addition to PTI and teaching, Alan is co-chair and fellow of the Standing Panel on Technology Leadership for the National Academy of Public Administration.
In addition to watching the YouTube video, I encourage you to download the PowerPoint slide decks from both NASCIO and PTI, available at the link.
Another area of focus is the NASCIO 2024 Federal Advocacy Priorities.
You can watch a video on this topic posted on LinkedIn here from Alex Whitaker, who is NASCIO's excellent director of government affairs.
Also utilize the resources that NASCIO and PTI make available.
It should be required reading for everyone in the state and local government IT and cybersecurity communities.
Whether you are a government employee or a private-sector contractor or media resources, these insights are vital to performing your duties over the coming year.
As I have written and said on many occasions, we are in a marathon, not a sprint, and understanding these concepts will help improve productivity, quality and innovation in government services.
I want to thank Doug and Alan for taking the time to offer their annual forecast each January.
This Cyber News was published on securityboulevard.com. Publication date: Sun, 28 Jan 2024 11:13:06 +0000