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Adopting the Product Model in the Public Sector: Introduction to the Product Model

Innovation Mindset

Adopting the Product Model in the Public Sector: Introduction to the Product Model

DateJanuary 29, 2025, 2:00 PM ET
Duration60-minutes

How can public sector organizations modernize IT to focus on what truly matters—achieving better outcomes? The answer lies in shifting from traditional project management to the product model approach. While project management is about execution, product management is about defining the right priorities and delivering meaningful results. In this two-part workshop series, you’ll discover how the product model can transform IT development and acquisition in government.

 

Learning Goals

  • Learn the foundational principles of the product model and how it can reduce cost and risk

  • Identify the key differences between product and project management

  • Discover best practices and real-life examples of the product model in government settings

  • Gain practical tools to integrate the product model into IT development, acquisition, and implementation management

  • Sign up for part 2 here
Speakers
Lynn Overmann

Lynn Overmann

Executive Director, the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University

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Ann Lewis

Ann Lewis

Former Director of Technology Transformation Services (TTS), U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)

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