Overview

August 25

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In the wake of the pandemic, government leaders find themselves at an inflection point – one that offers an unprecedented opportunity to rethink public sector workforce strategies, service delivery and constituent experience. The events of the past 18 months dramatically reshaped expectations across the board. Current and prospective government employees increasingly insist on work that’s more flexible and meaningful. While the public demands digital services that continue to expand and improve – matching the best the private sector has to offer.

Navigating these interrelated issues is critical to your future success. Find out how today’s workforce dynamics are resetting talent requirements, management techniques and supporting technologies. Learn why it’s so important to promote opportunities for purpose-driven work to the next generation of employees. And see how refreshing your approach to human capital management is fundamentally linked to delivering the service levels and program outcomes your constituents expect.

Speakers

 

Teri Takai — Moderator

Vice President, Center for Digital Government

Teri Takai is the Vice President of the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government. She worked for Ford Motor Company for 30 years in global application development and information technology strategic planning. From Ford, she moved to EDS in support of General Motors. A long-time interest in public service led her to the government sector, first as CIO of the State of Michigan, then as CIO of the State of California, and subsequently the CIO of the U.S. Department of Defense, the first woman appointed to this role. She then served as the CIO for Meridian Health Plan. She is a member of several industry advisory boards. Teri has won numerous awards including Governing Magazine’s Public Official of the Year, CIO Magazine’s CIO Hall of Fame, Government Technology Magazine’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers, the Women in Defense Excellence in Leadership Award, and the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.

 

Dan Boxwell

Managing Director, Technology Consulting, Accenture Health and Public Service

As the West Public Service Industry Lead, Dan Boxwell is responsible for delivering innovative technology solutions to public service organizations across the West. Together with his colleagues, he serves clients in state and local government, higher education, and non-profit organizations.

 

Shulagna Dasgupta

Managing Director, Accenture Talent and Human Potential

Shulagna Dasgupta is a managing director for Talent & Organization within Accenture Strategy. She partners with business leaders in defining and activating innovative business transformations. She is passionate about helping businesses deliver on their purpose, supporting C-suite executives drive cultural change, using AI-based solutions to focus on workforce potential and making sure at the heart of every business transformation is authentic compassion

 

Travis Hooper

Managing Director, Accenture Talent and Human Potential

Travis leads our team of Talent and Human Potential consultants in the Western United States who specialize in the Public Sector. Travis has spent his career at Accenture focused on large scale transformational change, organizational design, catalyzed by new growth and operational restructuring. Travis specialized in Transformational Program Change and Measurement, HR Strategy, Operating Model and Talent and what it takes to truly activate and sustain a new strategy.

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