Management

Government Executive Honors Outstanding Public Servants and Celebrates 50 Years

Inaugural inductees into the Government Hall of Fame and recipients of the Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Awards were recognized at a gala on Thursday night.

Management

Think Government Can’t Do Anything Quickly and Cheaply? Think Again.

Looking to build a “test, learn and adapt” culture, federal agencies have conducted dozens of rapid, low-cost experiments over the last few years.

Management

Going to the Moon: Reflections on a Government Success Story 50 Years Later

“The real heroes of Project Apollo were public servants,” says historian Douglas Brinkley.

Management

Government Needs to Invest in Human Resources

In high performing organizations, HR specialists work as advisers and consultants to line managers to address workforce problems. That doesn’t happen in federal agencies.

Management

Two Questions to Ask Yourself When Interviewing Job Candidates

Most hiring managers look for people like themselves, which inevitably limits the opportunity for innovation and growth.

Management

What Is The Best Way To Prepare For a Valuable Employee’s Retirement?

People are a business’s greatest asset, and the most experienced people are often the most valuable sources of insight.

Management

These Are The Skills To Learn For The Future Of Work, According To The World Economic Forum

The list of growing and declining skills suggests how to stay relevant in the new economy.

Management

How to Cut Government Spending Without a Hiring Freeze

President Trump has instructed his Cabinet secretaries to cut their budgets by 5 percent next year.

Management

The Problem With Being Perfect

A trait that’s often seen as good can actually be destructive. Here’s how to combat it.