Management

Forget Brain Workouts—Chanting Mantras Takes Half the Time and Is More Effective

The latest studies show is that online brain training lets you become better—at brain games.

Management

Why Girls Get Called Bossy, and How to Avoid It

Leaders must earn admiration before they assert their authority.

Management

How to Succeed Professionally by Helping Others

Research shows that even if the rewards aren't immediately apparent, contributing to the success of others pays off in the long run.

Management

Cheating Pays—But Imagine Your Future Self

Some simple interventions can ward off the delinquent in all of us.

Management

Employee Engagement Isn’t Enough

Only an agile workforce can capitalize on change and uncertainty.

Management

Cross-Agency Priority Goals Set World-Class Benchmarks

OMB guidance calls for top talent, best contractors and shared services.

Management

5 Keys to Running a Successful R&D Program

Innovation isn't just a matter of 'if you build it, they will come.'

Management

What You Need to Know About OMB's Cross-Agency Goals

New guidance raises the bar for cybersecurity, clearances and more.

Management

How to Fix Boring Conference Panels: Get Rid of the Moderator

Take it from someone who produces live radio and an on-stage interview show: Ditch the moderator.

Management

Not All Good Leaders Are Bossy

Let's not forget the quiet power of introverts in our quest to boost female leaders.

Management

8 Ways to Say No Without Hurting Your Image

There’s a big difference between pleasing people and helping them.

Management

Beware: Mistakes and Workplace Injuries Spike After Switch to Daylight Savings Time

The average American gets about 40 minutes less sleep the night after pushing the clock ahead an hour—with measurable consequences for on-the-job safety.

Management

Three Management Mantras That Ben Horowitz Says Are Stupid

These persistent management phrases need to be removed from leaders’ vocabularies.

Management

The Complete Guide to Listening to Music at Work

It has never been easier to tune in to your own customized soundtrack. Here's what you need to know.

Management

4 Ways to Structure Your Agency for Change

Organizations are continuously inundated with change, so be ready for it.

Management

It’s Time to Play Moneyball for Government

The fiscal 2015 budget is focused on funding programs that actually work.

Management

Does Diversity in the Workplace Help or Hinder Teamwork?

It's not about what diversity adds, it's about what homogeneity takes away.