Remove Community Remove Employee Remove Government Remove Management
article thumbnail

Leaving Government for the Private Sector – Part 1

Steve Blank

Most of her lessons were applicable to any government employee venturing out to the private sector. Today, I get to move our national security mission in emerging technologies farther and faster in ways that I could not in government. Below is the first of her three-part series. It wasn’t a big jump.

article thumbnail

Why The Government is Isn’t a Bigger Version of a Startup

Steve Blank

academia was engaged in weapon systems research for the Defense Department and intelligence community. And from then on, innovation in semiconductors, supercomputers, and software would be driven by startups, not the government. The Government Can’t Act Like a Startup. This article previously appeared in War On The Rocks.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Future of Government: Hayward & the Lean Startup

Startup Lessons Learned

It’s been exciting to watch the Lean Startup movement grow from a practice utilized in the tech world to one implemented in a wide variety of sectors ranging from enterprise to education, religious organizations, nonprofits, and government groups. Kelly McAdoo is the City Manager & CEO of the City of Hayward in Alameda County, California.

article thumbnail

10 Keys To Raising Your New Venture Funding Potential

Startup Professionals Musings

In the investment community, these leadership elements are often called “goodwill.” Leaders are judged on key elements of execution, including a focus on priorities, ensuring clear accountability, managing decision making, mobilizing others, adapting quickly, and communicating execution urgency. People relationship focus.

article thumbnail

How to Improve Governance for Your Hospital Board

Board Effect

How to Improve Governance for Your Hospital Board. Improving hospital governance is an issue that has come to the forefront in recent years because many who work in the field believe that clinical governance has taken a back seat to other important managerial issues like policy changes, setting target measures, and performance.

article thumbnail

Managing Nonprofit Healthcare Board Access With Software

Board Effect

Community healthcare board members play a pivotal role in steering their organization toward a healthier future. However, managing the board — from coordinating meetings to ensuring secure access to confidential information — can be complex and time-consuming.

article thumbnail

How Governance Technology Can Help You Create Your Nonprofit’s AI Framework

Board Effect

The governance board and CEO should develop a strong AI framework that outlines the AI strategy and includes guidelines for usage. Fortunately, support is available through board management software. Risk management: Identify potential risks associated with AI, such as system failures, data breaches or reputational harm.