Author Archive
John M. Kamensky
John M. Kamensky is a senior fellow at the IBM Center for the Business of Government and a fellow at the National Academy of Public Administration. He can be reached at john.kamensky@us.ibm.com.
Opinion
Distance Work: A three generation perspective
As we wrap up our eight-part series exploring the challenges and opportunities of remote work, our three commentators share their personal experiences working from home and what worked and what didn't.
- By John M. Kamensky, MIchaela Drust and Sheri Fields
6 challenges managers of remote teams must master
As workers have shifted to remote work, the challenge for managers often had little to do with technology and more to do with leadership.
- By John M. Kamensky and MIchaela Drust
What does the dramatic shift to telework mean for GovCon's future?
The rapid shift to telework driven by COVID-19 is raising significant questions for individual workers and the organizations they work for. We look at what's working well, what challenges are ahead and what we don't know yet.
- By John M. Kamensky, MIchaela Drust and Emily Craig
Telework's impact on the state & local market
The shift to telework has accelerated because of the COVID-19 and in many jurisdiction there is evidence the trend might continue after the market reaches the new normal.
- By John M. Kamensky, MIchaela Drust and Emily Craig
Opinion
No turning back from telework's rise
In Part 4 of IBM's John Kamensky analysis of telework, he explores the early results of so many people working from home and the impact on productivity and collaboration.
- By John M. Kamensky, MIchaela Drust and Emily Craig
Opinion
How the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the evolution of telework
When governments at all levels suddenly faced the need to work from a distance, they had to quickly overcome a decade of resistance. In part 3 of his commentary, IBM's John Kamensky explores the roots of telework and how it has changed so quickly.
- By John M. Kamensky
Opinion
How is the private sector pivoting to 'distance work?'
In part 2 of his series on the future of work, IBM's John Kamensky shares early lessons from the dramatic shift from the office to home.
- By John M. Kamensky
Opinion
The future of work is here: How 'distance work' is transforming the workplace
The response to the COVID-19 has massively accelerated the future of work. IBM's John Kamensky explores what that means to the business of government in the start of this multi-part commentary series.
- By John M. Kamensky