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01 Independent Public Policy Institute

Policy Leadershipfor the AI Era

The Jetmir Center for Policy Leadership and Innovation advances leadership, innovation, workforce excellence, ethical governance, and evidence-based public policy for the future of public service.

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Leadership Development · Workforce Modernization · Ethical Governance · AI Readiness · Merit & Excellence · Public Sector Innovation · Leadership Development · Workforce Modernization · Ethical Governance · AI Readiness · Merit & Excellence · Public Sector Innovation ·
02 Mission

Building stronger institutions
for a changing world.

JCPLI develops ideas, leaders, and practical solutions that strengthen public institutions and prepare organizations for the future — grounded in merit, innovation, accountability, and a commitment to measurable results.

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Leadership Development

Accessible pathways for executive growth, mentorship, and professional advancement.

02

Workforce Excellence

Research and frameworks that strengthen capability and organizational performance.

03

Ethical Governance

Advancing accountability, transparency, and institutional trust in public service.

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Policy Innovation

Evidence-based recommendations for the emerging challenges facing institutions.

03 Research Centers

Four centers. One mandate.

I Workforce

Center for Federal Workforce Excellence

Workforce modernization, talent management, and performance systems that build high-performing public institutions.

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II Technology

Center for AI & Public Sector Innovation

Artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and future workforce readiness across government.

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III Ethics

Center for Ethical Governance

Institutional trust, accountability systems, and the leadership ethics that sustain public confidence.

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IV Leadership

Center for Leadership Development

Executive leadership, succession planning, and mentorship systems for emerging public leaders.

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04 Featured Research

Foundational publications.

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Publication Series One · Merit Framework

The Federal Merit Framework

A comprehensive examination of merit, professional development, mentorship, and workforce excellence within public institutions.

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Publication Series Two · Technology

AI and the Federal Workforce

How artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are transforming public service and organizational performance.

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Publication Series Three · Mentorship

The Mentorship Gap in Public Service

A study of mentorship, knowledge transfer, leadership development, and succession planning across public institutions.

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Introducing FedMerit

The future professional membership network of JCPLI — dedicated to leadership development, mentorship, workforce excellence, professional growth, AI readiness, and public service innovation.

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Professional Networking
Leadership & Mentorship
Career Advancement
Future Workforce Readiness
Continuing Education & Recognition
05 Latest Insights

From the institute.

06 Leadership & Advisors

Building a board of distinguished expertise.

JCPLI is assembling an advisory board drawing on retired Senior Executive Service officials, military veterans, academics, technology leaders, and governance specialists. If you are interested in serving, we would welcome hearing from you.

SES

Senior Executive Service

Public Sector Leadership

Military Veterans

Service & Strategy

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Academics

Research & Scholarship

AI

Technology Leaders

Innovation & AI

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Governance Experts

Ethics & Accountability

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07 Events & Programs

Convening the field.

Webinar Series

Leadership in the AI Era

Monthly conversations with practitioners on the future of public service.

Recurring · Virtual
Fellowship

Emerging Leaders Program

A cohort-based program developing the next generation of public leaders.

Year Two · Applications Open Soon
Conference

Annual Leadership Forum

A national gathering on workforce modernization and ethical governance.

Year Three · National