Management

The Science Behind Hillary Clinton’s Problems With Trust

Think Donald Trump is too hotheaded to be president? New research from Yale suggests Trump's lack of careful consideration may help him build trust with voters, while Clinton's carefulness harms her.

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How Over-Customization Kills Government Technology

Taxpayers do not exist to prop up a bloated, inefficient and self-serving bureaucracy.

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The Key to High Performance

Government will never have great executives until it invests in developing great managers.

Management

Even Presidential Candidates Need Sleep

Sleep is essential for good executive functioning and for good general health. So how do candidates keep up the grueling demands of their schedules?

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Politicians and Security Clearances

Lawmakers (and aspiring presidents) don’t go through the same background investigation process required of everyone else.

Management

To Be a Better Negotiator, Talk to Your Colleagues Like You Talk to Your Kids

The next time you’re in a difficult negotiation, imagine you're talking to a child.

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It’s Past Time to Address Government’s Workforce Problems

If leaders project the current trends a few years into the future, it should make them very uneasy.

Management

Infographic: The 8 Types of Toxic Managers

Bad managers can really hurt an organization, but there are often ways to get around them.

Management

What Lawmakers Hope You Haven’t Noticed

Congress continues its attack on the due process rights of federal employees and the Merit Systems Protection Board.

Management

Avoiding the Sickening Effects of Stress

A gritty attitude seems to prevent chronic inflammation from overwhelming the body in the aftermath of trauma.

Management

Government’s Impending Technology Crisis

The next administration will have to deal with legacy systems that pose potential security risks and place vital capabilities at risk.

Management

Study: Fathers Also Want to ‘Have It All'

Like moms, more dads are sweating the work-life balance. While just 35 percent of dads reported such conflicts in 1977, today 60 percent struggle to bring up baby while bringing home the bacon.

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Is the Productivity Drive Hurting Employers as Well As Employees?

Work, consume, die. The relentless drive for improvements in our workplaces brings unexpected costs.

Management

Reinventing Management, Again

If we know what to do and how to do it, is it necessary to reinvent the wheel?

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It’s Time to Invest in Government’s Infrastructure -- Its People

Ignoring human capital has the same impact as deferring maintenance on bridges and roads.

Management

Are You Ready for the Next Organizational Crisis?

An engaged workforce is key to minimizing the distraction and disruption when things go wrong.

Management

Your Guide to a Presidential Appointment in the Next Administration

What you need to know about the approximately 1,100 jobs the next president will fill.

Management

The Millennials Balancing Their Parents' Job Searches With Their Own

Young adults have a reputation for leaning heavily on their mothers and fathers. For some families, though, the support flows the other way.