In this episode of Mission is Possible, host Sasha O'Connell speaks with Janice deGarmo , Director of the Office of Management Strategy and Solutions (M/SS) at the U.S. Department of State. The events of the past 2+ years has changed the way we collaborate and work together forever. We are experiencing a unique moment in time, and one that allows us to consider and implement innovative and forward-thinking solutions to the most complex challenges. This Mission is Possible episode explores how th...
Oct 20, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Mission is Possible, host Sasha O'Connell and guest host Jim Chaparro speak with John Markovic (Senior Policy Advisor, Bureau of Justice Assistance), Cary Coglianese (Edward B. Shils Professor of Law and Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania), Kumar Kibble (Principal, GuideQuest & Former Deputy Assistant Secretary, HSI), and Dr. Amy Grubb (Digital Transformation Advisor to the CIO, FBI) about best practices and lessons learned in managing new technological...
Aug 16, 2021•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast As the threat environment changes, SCRM programs must change too. What structural and behavioral changes can an organization make to effectively guard against emerging supply chain threats and secure a more resilient future? The frequency and severity of supply chain disruptions are increasing. Consider evidence of adversarial cyberattacks, sociopolitical unrest, and climate change from the past year alone. Mission is Possible guest host Jason Dury speaks with Matt Halvorsen from the FBI and Lis...
May 05, 2021•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Mission Is possible, host Sasha O'Connell sat down with community Public Health and Emergency Management trailblazer, Dr. Goulda Downer. Dr. Downer is a recognized leader in strengthening the nation's HIV clinical workforce with racial and ethnic minority communities. Following her successes in Public Health, Dr. Downer has now set her sights on addressing disaster inequities through community engagement. Dr. Downer and Sasha O'Connell discuss: Building resilience in underserv...
Feb 19, 2021•29 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Tune in to hear representatives from Guidehouse's National Security team discuss their personal experiences and lessons learned from past presidential transitions. For more information on the series, visit: https://guidehouse.com/insights/national-security/2020/presidential-transition-podcast-mini-series
Jan 11, 2021•39 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Guidehouse’s Patricia Cogswell and Anne Witkowksy, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Stability and Humanitarian Affairs, discuss Anne’s experiences with transitions at both DoS and the NSC. For more information on the series, visit: https://guidehouse.com/insights/national-security/2020/presidential-transition-podcast-mini-series
Dec 18, 2020•36 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Sasha O’Connell sits down with Michael Daniel, former Special Assistant to President Obama and Cybersecurity Coordinator on the National Security Council Staff. Michael shares his perspective on the most successful transitions he experienced and what made them so smooth. For more information on the series, visit: https://guidehouse.com/insights/national-security/2020/presidential-transition-podcast-mini-series
Dec 07, 2020•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Patricia Cogswell, a Strategic Advisor for Guidehouse’s National Security Segment, catches up with former Acting Administrator of the GSA, Jim Williams. Together they reflect on what makes a Presidential transition successful. For more information on the series, visit: https://guidehouse.com/insights/national-security/2020/presidential-transition-podcast-mini-series
Nov 30, 2020•40 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Mission is Possible host Sasha O’Connell and Lindsay Rodman, Executive Director of LCWINS, discuss ways that transition teams can help to create more diverse leadership across the national security sector. For more information on the series, visit: https://guidehouse.com/insights/national-security/2020/presidential-transition-podcast-mini-series
Nov 23, 2020•32 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Chip Fulghum, former Deputy Undersecretary of Management and CFO of DHS, and Guidehouse Senior Strategic Advisor Chris Cummiskey reflect on their experience at DHS undergoing Presidential transitions and the challenges and successes they faced. For more information on the series, visit: https://guidehouse.com/insights/national-security/2020/presidential-transition-podcast-mini-series
Nov 16, 2020•36 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast John Pistole , Anderson University President and former Administrator of the TSA and Deputy Director of the FBI, joins Guidehouse’s Patricia Cogswell to discuss their shared experience at TSA and John’s perspective on experiencing a Presidential transition from the career and political appointee sides. For more information on the series, visit: https://guidehouse.com/insights/national-security/2020/presidential-transition-podcast-mini-series...
Nov 09, 2020•41 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Whether it is the transition to the second term of a sitting Administration or the transition to a new administration, life inside dynamic national security departments and agencies gets even more so from election to inauguration and onward to the first “100” days. In this special spin-off series, Guidehouse and the American University School of Public Affairs host a series of conversations with former senior officials from across the National Security Sector.
Oct 30, 2020•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Panelists lead a conversation on how young professionals and students should best position themselves for success in the National Security Sector. This episode is a joint project with FedUpward.
Aug 29, 2020•22 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Mission is Possible, we look at the ways federal agencies can recruit for Cybersecurity talent by using non-conventional pathways. Our panelists offer advice for prospective candidates and insight on the future of cyber recruiting. To listen to the full panel, visit: https://guidehouse.com/insights/national-security/2020/recruiting-for-cyber
Jul 28, 2020•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Mission is Possible we interview key players in the development of the #NatSecGirlSquad x Guidehouse survey “What It Looks Like vs What It Is: Building Competent Diversity in National Security.” The contents of the episode were recorded at the #NatSecGirlSquad Conference in December 2019 but the survey, originally scheduled for an in-person event launch in March, 2020, and the associated podcast was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 18, 2020•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Mission is Possible, we look at the ways Chief Financial Officers in the National Security Sector are unique and dive into the critically important topic of managing stakeholders. Our panelists also offer advice on what they look for in prospective candidates and tips for success.
Apr 21, 2020•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Accurately anticipating human behavior under extreme or threatening circumstances is essential to developing effective security, emergency, risk and crisis management. In this episode of Mission is Possible, we look at the ways behavioral-based emergency and disaster preparedness provide the skills to help leaders and decision-makers guide their efforts in crisis preparation, response, and recovery.
Dec 16, 2019•17 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Data plays a crucial role in every stage of the decision-making process. Decision-making is the most important task of managers in a federal agency or of any organization. Therefore, to enable managers to take good quality decisions, it is very important to provide them with the right kind of data and information. In this episode, we'll discuss challenges, opportunities and best practices for assessing program effectiveness and aligning resources to strategy.
Nov 25, 2019•13 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we'll talk about the benefits and challenges of measuring mission impact within national security agencies. Specifically why it is important, what challenges arise while attempting to measure impact, and best practices and tips for successfully measuring and communicating impact.
Jul 22, 2019•13 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Experts from the FBI, CBP, HSI, and Secret Service discuss the critically important and timely topic of branding and outreach for federal law enforcement recruiting.
Apr 26, 2019•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast A Message from John Saad (Partner and Guidehouse National Security Segment Lead) and Maggie Feldman-Piltch (CEO and Founder of #NatSecGirlSquad). To access the full report and a resource center with commentary from experts, visit: https://authoring.navigant.com/insights/national-security/2020/what-it-looks-like-vs-what-it-is
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