The Business of Government Hour

Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation at Scale with Jason Wild

businessofgovernment@us.ibm.com (IBM Center for The Business of Government) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:51:43 +0000

How do great leaders drive innovation at scale? What are the ABCs of leading innovation? How can government executives navigate AI governance, interagency modernization, and cross-sector partnerships? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Jason Wild, co-author of the book Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation at Scale.

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