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Article How the US Dept. of Defense is Making Open Innovation Work
May 19, 2025 | By Curtis Michelson
The OnRamp program at the US Military’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) got started in 2023 as an effort to lower the barriers for non-traditional technology companies that wanted to work with the Department of Defense (DoD) — but weren’t already suppliers. We talk with Cassie Muffley, Acting Director of the...
Article The White House Says All Agencies Should Have a Chief AI Officer. Should You?
November 8, 2024 | By Scott Cohen
Last week, the White House published a memorandum on advancing US leadership in artificial intelligence. We unpack what it means for the country — and for corporations.
Resource Department of Defense AI Adoption Strategy
April 10, 2024
This 26-page PDF is a fascinating document, as it outlines the United States' Department of Defense approach to improving organizational readiness to deploy AI. It explains the intended outcomes of using AI, the DoD’s approach to agile, and then explains what capabilities are needed for what purposes.
Article Member Spotlight: George Dunning, Canada Post
April 27, 2022 | By Kate Katz
George Dunning is Director of Innovation at Canada Post, a federally-owned Crown corporation and the primary postal service in Canada. We spoke with him about his open innovation framework, and the challenges of innovating inside a large corporation and as part of our IL Member Spotlight series.
Article Twenty Observations on Innovation in the US Dept. of Defense
January 26, 2021
It’s harder to innovate in the government than in the private sector — that’s just the way it is — but it can be done. For those leaders and innovators who work inside the DoD system, here are some observations…
Article ‘What Did I Get Myself Into?’: Jumping from the Private to Public Sector
November 17, 2020
Sean Adams, SVP of Innovation Design at a public enterprise fund, made the jump from the private to the public sector two years ago. Here’s what he’s learned…
Podcast How Changemakers Innovate Within Government Agencies
May 26, 2020 | By Kaitlin Milliken
In this episode of Innovation Answered, we wanted to know, “What does innovation look like in government? ” To get best practices, InnoLead’s Kaitlin Milliken sat down with Tanya Hannah, the former Chief Information Officer of King’s County Washington. Steve Rader, Deputy Manager of NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative...
Article At NASA, Introducing a New Openness to Innovation
April 10, 2020 | By Scott Kirsner
In a safety-obsessed culture, how do you suggest new ways to innovate? Omar Hatamleh, the first Chief Innovation Officer for the engineering group at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, shares.
On Demand Live Call What NASA has Learned about the Power of the Crowd
July 22, 2019
Crowdsourcing can help your team discover new ideas. Steve Rader of NASA’s Johnson Space Center will discuss his experience with harnessing the power of the crowd.
Article Five Elements of Successful Startup Engagement from the US Air Force
June 18, 2019 | By Kaitlin Milliken
Steve Lauver, a Captain in the US Air Force, shares five elements of successful startup partnerships. He also discusses AFWERX, a program innovating within the Air Force.
Article Taiwan’s ‘Crypto Congressman’ on Infusing Tech into Government
May 7, 2019 | By Dave Sebastian
Jason Hsu of Taiwan discusses cryptocurrencies, blockchain in Taiwan, and the culture of innovation in his office.
Article How the I-Team is Working to Amplify Civic Innovation in LA
August 13, 2018 | By Kaitlin Milliken
LA’s i-team tackles ambitious projects, from improving recruiting at the Los Angeles Police Department to helping residents stay in their homes as neighborhoods gentrify.
Article How the Marines are Accelerating Tech Acquisition
January 12, 2018 | By Scott Kirsner
Capt. Christopher Wood discussed some of the key inflection points in the Marine Corps’ history of innovation, and how the Corps is looking to foster the spirit of innovation today.
Article How the USPS is Linking Mail to the Digital World
January 8, 2018 | By Scott Kirsner
“The postal service for years was a very operational culture,” says Gary Reblin of USPS “We’ve got to change with the times.”
Article When Rewarding Innovators, Do Medals Work Best or Money?
May 9, 2016 | By Scott Kirsner
Rewarding innovators is a frequent topic at InnoLead. Psychologist Dr. Amantha Imber addresses that topic in her new book. Read the excerpt...
Article Government Exec on Quick Hits & Innovating Procurement
December 15, 2014 | By Scott Kirsner
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts' first Government Innovation Officer talks about the importance of quick hits and implementing a crowdsourcing initiative...
Article Doing Innovation as ‘Just One Guy’
September 4, 2013 | By Scott Kirsner
The State of Maryland's Chief Innovation Officer talks about catching criminals, reducing hospital admissions, and hackathons to help the environment.