Management
Being a Federal Employee, Simplified
Everyone, while deserving respect, must be oriented toward serving the American people.
Management
Key Questions for Regulators in an Era of Fast Technological Change
Agencies can no longer craft rules slowly and deliberately, and then expect to keep the results in place for decades.
Management
It’s Time To Give Managers Basic Training In Mental Health
You don't need to be a licensed professional to move the needle on mental health.
Management
As Agencies Tackle Reform, Here Are Federal Leaders’ Biggest Worries
Whatever your immediate concerns are as a leader, remember that uncertainty trickles down.
Management
On Gaining Acceptance for Performance Pay in Government
Effective incentives strengthen engagement by rewarding employee contributions.
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Why Proactive Leadership Is Important
Humans have a tendency to keep doing what they’ve been doing, maintaining the status quo.
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Why ‘Fake News’ Matters to Feds
People are deeply mistrustful of those who develop, publicize, and use information.
Management
The Decision-Making Style That Helps Leaders Survive Can Also Thwart Their Legacy
Consider Merkel and May.
Management
There Are Two Types Of Respect. Lack One, And You’ll Hate Your Job
We all want to be treated with respect, but not all respect is the same.
Management
10 Leadership Questions for Brian Fox
The mapmaker has some advice for those charting a federal career.
Management
The Pay Gap Analysis is a House of Cards
It contains estimates stacked upon estimates. Rube Goldberg would be pleased.
Management
Job References Often Lie. Ask These Questions To Make Them Tell The Truth
There’s an easy way to ensure references don’t sugar-coat candidates, without making anyone uncomfortable.
Management
8 Leadership Questions for Sara Ratcliff
The executive director of the Federal Chief Human Capital Officers Council shares some hard-won lessons in leadership.
Management
The Scramble To Reunite Immigrant Kids With Their Families Is A Case Study In Poor Project Management
The HHS plans to review the files of 12,000 children in its care, by hand.
Management
Americans Are More Anxious Than They Were a Year Ago
A new study provides clues for implementing more effective public policies.
Management
Social Impact Bonds, Explained
These partnerships between investors, governments and nonprofits are a new way to pay for programs and services that help people in need and address intractable problems like mass incarceration.
Management
How Managers Can Spark, Not Squelch, Our Motivation
Intrinsic motivation has a wide range of benefits for both employees and the organization. Here are 5 ways for managers to foster it.
Management
It’s Premature to Break Up OPM
It makes no sense to initiate a major reorganization before defining what the new organization is expected to achieve.
Management
Government’s Fast-Buying Service Takes Shape With First Customer
GSA plans a gradual rollout to test sales.
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