Management

The Response to the Y2K Challenge Offers Lessons for the Pandemic

Only the federal government can provide the leadership necessary to energize the national resources necessary to meet such a challenge. But it can't do it alone.

Workforce

Black Women Are Promoted at Far Lower Rates Than White Men, Report Finds

The report, released by Lean In, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s foundation, also found that Black women are underrepresented in top leadership positions.

Management

How to Prepare for Rising Stress Ahead

Now is a good time to take an honest look at how you are handling your current level of stress and consider proactive steps you should take as we head toward the fall.

Management

CDC ‘Should Be Leading the Way’ in Pandemic Decisions, Says Former Director

Dr. Tom Frieden speaks about the recent switch from CDC to HHS collecting coronavirus data. 

Management

History Does Repeat Itself: Lessons from the Polio Vaccine

Creating a safe vaccine is one thing; distributing it fairly and effectively is an altogether different challenge.

Workforce

Blacks in Government President Seeks to Boost Recruiting, Mentoring and Advocacy at Federal Agencies 

"Diversity in the federal government enhances problem-solving ability by introducing new and diverse ways of thinking and is tied to mission effectiveness,"  says Doris Sartor. 

Management

Does the COVID-19 Crisis Cap 25 Years of Government Blunders?

"What went wrong? The answer is: Almost everything went wrong, and almost everything that did go wrong had been foretold."

Management

Meet the Researcher Leading NIH’s COVID-19 Vaccine Development Efforts

A conversation with Dr. John Mascola, director of the vaccine research center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Management

Ensuring a Safe Return to the Office While Fostering Employee Connection

Most people know what to do; whether they actually do it is a different matter.

Workforce

GovExec Daily: Change as Leadership Constant

Grant Thornton's Nina Kern joins the podcast to discuss why leadership can adapt to a constantly changing world.

Management

Building Extraordinary Teams: Lessons from the ‘Hanoi Hilton’

Government executives could learn from Admiral Jim Stockdale’s principles for leading and unifying a diverse group of individuals.

Management

American Leadership Can Save Lives: An Interview with Former USAID Administrator Mark Green

“The key to being a good leader is to begin with a clear vision, but then be willing to listen to others for their ideas on how to adapt that vision to circumstances,” Ambassador Green says.

Management

House Democrats Look to Limit Who Can Temporarily Lead Federal Agencies

Democratic leaders say Trump has harmed coronavirus response by exploiting vacancy law loopholes.

Workforce

Protect the Workers Who Protect Us

The pandemic has laid bare the inherent risk federal employees face when duty to serve the public conflicts with the right to health and safety.

Management

How Managers Can Plan For Employees’ Successful Return to Federal Offices

Things won’t be the same. Here are 10 tips for putting empathy into action and keeping people safe.

Management

Congress Should Withhold Support for Agency Requests Until Trump Nominates Qualified Leaders, Groups Say

Permanent, qualified officials are necessary to stabilize the administration's 'fumbling response' to coronavirus, organizations say.