Tennessee Digital Government Summit

This event is for and about state and local government. The purpose of the event is to foster discussion and dialogue on the use of information technology as a strategic tool for managers, executives and policy makers.

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE

Workplace of the Future
Cross-Government Technology Initiatives
Mobile Computing for the Public
Storage Trends and Economics
Lean and Agile Government - A Real Path Forward
Retooling Government - IT Skills Development of the Future
Redefining the Cloud
Mobile Device Management
Getting Projects Back on Track
Citizen Engagement Strategies - Reinventing Government
Big Data - The Next Frontier

Speaker and Presenter Information

OPENING KEYNOTE Change the Game Tim Gard, Author, Speaker Hall of Fame member We are facing difficult times. The pressure to do more with less, deliver to deadlines, and respond to increasing expectations has - in many cases -created an epidemic of stress and dysfunction. Everything seems so serious, and to Tim Gard this is not an acceptable way to work and live. Although he is one of the funniest men in America, Tim doesn't make light of serious situations; he shines light on them to reveal previously unseen possibilities. He points out that everyone smiles and laughs in the same language, and "finding humor when it's most needed" can be the very best way to boost morale and restore a creative atmosphere. After all, life is a game - or should be! It all depends on how one looks at things. By shifting your perspective, you can change your experience - and the experience you create for others - in a real, tangible, and valuable way. It's never too late to change the game. LUNCH KEYNOTE Lessons in Leadership Jefferson "Beak" Howell, Former Director of NASA's Johnson Space Center; Adjunct Professor at LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas The Johnson Space Center is NASA's center for spaceflight training, research and mission control. Its workforce of 15,000 includes a hundred astronauts, hundreds of scientists and thousands of engineers. It is perhaps the most exhilarating organization in the world - and at times the most daunting. Lieutenant General "Beak" Howell was the Director of the Space Center when the worst imaginable thing happened: the Columbia shuttle explosion in 2003. It was a demanding test of leadership, but one that Beak was uniquely qualified to meet after a career of profound - and often astounding - experiences. In this fascinating session, he shares the challenges and lessons learned that led to his legendary "Beak's Rules of Leadership".