Management

17 Rules of Presidential Behavior From George Washington

As a young man, the first president sought to follow a list of 110 precepts compiled by Jesuits in the 16th century.

Management

Why I Have Faith in Government

A visionary leader’s legacy embodies the value of the civil service.

Management

How To Get Leadership Right, According To The CEO Of The Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation

"When you really count on somebody and you're asking them to contribute in a meaningful way, people are amazing."

Management

How to Create a Culture of Fairness in Government

The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey shows that some agencies have a lot of work to do.

Management

How To Deal With Naysaying Employees

Almost every team has one: the resident contrarian who takes issue with every plan.

Management

Americans Value Critical Thinking But Choose Not To Practice It

Only 25% of people are willing to regularly have debates with people who disagree with them, according to a new study.

Management

Michelle Obama Has Imposter Syndrome, Too—And Some Advice For Dealing With It

The former first lady shared her secret during a talk at an all-girls school in London.

Management

The Missing Piece in OMB’s Push for High-Value Government

The administration should seize the opportunity to catalyze high-value work at all levels of government.

Management

What the Country Needs: A Servant Leader

Civic engagement, through voluntarism and service of all kinds, can serve as a great unifying force.

Management

How to Build High Performing Teams

Government-funded research shows the major factor for success: connectedness.

Management

Help Tackle the Grand Challenges of Our Time

The National Academy of Public Administration wants your help.

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

Federal Leaders Are Highly Educated, And That Can Be a Problem

The people you serve are your ultimate bosses—make sure you’re communicating with them effectively.

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

Why Jeff Sessions’ Final Act Could Have More Impact Than Expected

Just before he left, the departing attorney-general adopted a policy to limit the Justice Department’s ability to oversee abusive police departments. That same policy could also hamper the department’s role in environmental, voting-rights, and other cases.

Management

From Patchwork to Network: Serving the Whole Veteran

As former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michèle Flournoy once said, “Veterans don’t come home to federal agencies; they come home to communities.”