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Metrics That Matter

Recommended changes to the performance management system should balance strategy with reality.

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Breaking Language Barriers

The National Security Education Program is filling a critical need for employees with foreign language skills.

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Beyond the Budget

Senior executives can inspire innovation, even under fiscal constraints.

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Diamonds in the Rough

By identifying and grooming top talent, managers can play an important role in encouraging the next generation of leaders.

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Maintaining Morale

Even if there's no government shutdown, agencies should focus on three things.

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Red Tape Reviews

Scrapping an old rule for each new one added could ease the regulatory burden.

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Allegations of judicial interference roil HUD office

Administrative law judges at the department claim office director picked which cases each judge should take.

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Moving Beyond Strategy

Execution of existing plans is the key to successful leadership.

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Collaborating in the Cloud

Software developers share resources online to speed systems to the warfighter.

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Publishing contracts online? Not so fast

Administration withdraws proposal that would have directed agencies to post copies of contracts online.

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Generation Rap

Tapping into generational preferences can help managers engage employees of all ages.

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Backing Up Whistleblowers

Protecting workers who speak out starts with agency leaders.

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Green Gaps

Making eco-friendly IT a reality at agencies requires changing behavior as well as policy.

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Bright Ideas, Dim Prospects

The old-fashioned suggestion box won't spark real change unless agencies follow through.

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On Offense

Several simple actions by managers and senior contracting officials can reduce the odds of a bid protest.

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Betwixt and Between

Agencies are poised to juggle a continuing resolution along with New Year’s resolutions.

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Study hails use of online reverse auctions

Survey finds major cost and performance efficiencies at Customs and Border Protection from using tool.

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Upping the Ante

Agencies put more labor issues on the table, but unions see little change.

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Season of Change

Deservedly or not, government is the scapegoat for the poor economy.

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It's Time for e-Sputnik

Cybersecurity might come across as a technology issue, but at its heart it’s a people issue. We simply don’t have enough of them going into the field.