Permission to Fail: Why Risk is the Key to Progress
What if failure wasn’t something to fear but a steppingstone to success? Risking failure can lead to breakthroughs.
Posts By Tim Sussman
Innovation Is a Team Sport
Collaboration across departments is key to innovation. Learn how breaking down silos fosters teamwork, creativity, and effective solutions.
When Less Is More: Simplifying Innovation
Innovation often brings to mind high-tech solutions and complex projects. But sometimes the real breakthroughs happen when things get simpler.
Why Curiosity is Your Agency’s Secret Weapon
Innovation often feels like a rare, big breakthrough that changes everything. But in reality, innovation is driven by curiosity.
Rethink, Reinvent, Repeat
Discover how public sector organizations can embrace iterative innovation to tackle evolving challenges. Learn strategies for fostering a culture of reinvention and driving sustainable progress through small, meaningful changes.
The Power of Pausing
When was the last time you truly hit pause? Take the time to step back and reevaluate as we approach 2025.
Why Your Best Ideas Aren’t Always Yours
Your best ideas may not be your own — and that’s a strength. Discover how collaboration and crowdsourcing in public institutions are driving innovative solutions by tapping into diverse perspectives and collective brainpower.
The Avengers Guide to Building an Innovation-Driven Team
Discover how government teams can foster innovation and adaptability by applying teamwork strategies from Marvel’s Avengers. Learn tips for collaboration, leadership, and embracing change.
Are You Making the Most of AI in Your Agency?
For government agencies tasked with everything from managing massive datasets to delivering essential public services, AI offers some game-changing advantages. But the key to success lies in how it’s applied.
What’s Fueling the Next Wave of Federal Innovation?
Innovation in the federal government isn’t just a trend — it’s becoming a fundamental part of how agencies operate. As technology continues to advance, federal agencies are finding new ways to be more effective, efficient, and responsive. But what’s really driving this next wave of innovation in government?