Magazine

Government Executive : Vol. 43 No. 12 (10/1/11)

October 1, 2011

Excellence in Government
It's achievable. Here's how.
By Paul C. Light
Government at Its Best
A look at government's most significant problem-solving endeavors.
20 of the All-Time Greatest Feds
A guide to some of history's most illustrious civil servants.
By Charles S. Clark and Caitlin Fairchild
Emerging Leaders
Young executives are taking their passion for public service to the top.
By Charles S. Clark, Emily Long, Kellie Lunney, Joseph Marks and Aliya Sternstein

Around Government
UAV fever, going out on top, winning workplace
NRC's Tough Year
Nuclear crises renew regulator's relevance By Charles S. Clark
A Win-Win
Prize competitions for IT solutions By Elizabeth Newell
Perfecting Projects
New IT career track focuses on program management. By Brittany Ballenstedy

Management Matters
The Invisible Spotlight
A manager's every word and action are scrutinized by employees. By Elizabeth Newell
Intelligence File
Dodging the Budget Ax
The intelligence community is bracing for spending cuts. By Shane Harris
Viewpoint
Picking Appointees
Not all political positions are the same, and not just any smart person is right for the job. By Paul R. Lawrence and Mark A. Abramson
Analysis
Information Overload
Is open government really working? Ask Aunt Edna. By Gadi Dechter
Perspectives
Excellence: More or Less?
States offer reality check on how much government people want. By Timothy Durniak
Thinking Ahead
Connecting the Dots
A partnership between government and industry brings together innovators and leaders to tackle global sustainability challenges. By Kellie Lunney

Tech Roundup
Deadly drugs, slashing websites, hacking fears.
Keys to the Kingdom
Agency IT managers are scrambling to prevent employees' personal phones and tablets from creating new openings for hackers.By Aliya Sternstein

New Vision
Introducing a new vision and contemporary design to better serve our readers. By Tom Shoop

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