Management
Addressing Grand Challenges in Public Administration
We must prepare a new generation of innovators to confront the most important questions of our times.
Management
Against Metrics: How Measuring Performance By Numbers Backfires
When reward is tied to measured performance, metric fixation invites gaming
Management
When It Comes To Success, Your Friends Are Just As Important As Your Skills
Don't underestimate the power of surrounding yourself with the right people
Management
You May Have to Wait 2 Years to Get That Security Clearance
The metrics fail to capture the real-world impact of the backlog, which includes careers put on hold and the loss of top talent, says Raytheon's Jane Chappell.
Management
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Government
Get ready for more jobs to be automated.
Management
How to Improve your Organization’s Performance
Problems are generally caused by a multitude of issues, which are invariably connected.
Management
Why Federal Employees Need a Better Work Experience
The government “brand” is deterring new graduates from careers in public service.
Management
How Know-It-Alls Threaten Organizations
They're especially prone to overestimating their knowledge, and that hurts everyone.
Management
Why I Criticize Candidates During Job Interviews (And You Should, Too)
While it might be slightly awkward to provide real-time feedback during a job interview, here's why it is important.
Management
How To Lead Like The Queen Even If You're a Commoner
She never applied and she can't be fired—but the long career of Queen Elizabeth II still offers lessons.
Management
Five 'Ethical Leadership' Values In James Comey's Book
Whatever you think of the fired FBI chief, his exploration of leadership is worthy of reflection.
Management
What To Do When Your Boss Is a Terrible Manager
When a leader won't lead, you need to offer strategic support.
Management
Sam Altman's Simple Advice On Being Productive—And Not Freaking Out When You Aren't
Y Combinator president Sam Altman shares some fundamental tips.
Management
You Aren't Too Nice To Be Leadership Material
Being nice is not considered cool. Or powerful. Or effective. But it should be.
Management
The Office of Personnel Management Could Soon Lose One of Its Most Significant Functions
The White House is considering a major overhaul of the entire background investigation program, as well as other potential changes.
Management
Civil Service Reform Must Be a Priority
It would be a mistake to limit reform to policies controlled by the Office of Personnel Management.
Management
How To Give Feedback That Actually Works, Without Hurting Anyone More Than You Have To
Critiquing a colleague is never easy, but anyone can master the art of feedback.
Management
How to Respond to the President’s Management Agenda
Agencies should take a deliberate approach to this new opportunity.
Management
One Of The World's Biggest Companies Found The Secret To Better Meetings: A Wooden Box
One executive was so impressed he instituted a box for his family dinners.
Management
The ‘Secret’ Government Document Every American Should Care About
The Treasury Department recently published the most important 256-page report you’ve probably never heard of.
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