Management

The Bigger the Data, the Larger the Deception

Some forecasts are surprisingly accurate while others are shockingly dismal.

Management

The Second Term

Presidential encores have a reputation for being rocky. But there have been exceptions—and Obama’s new term could be one of them.

Management

Do You Have a Brag Partner?

If sometimes you need to acknowledge your victories and give yourself a little pat on the back, get yourself a brag partner.

Management

Understanding How We Understand

We’re constantly recalibrating how we view our world, and our work.

Management

12 of the Best White House Photos of 2012

White House photographer Pete Souza reveals his favorite photos from 2012.

Management

Analysis: What Mark Kirk Can Teach a Hypocrite Congress

As Sen. Kirk returns to Congress, we're reminded that there’s nothing wrong with letting personal experience shape one’s political views.

Management

We Are Losing the War Against Email

It is taking people nearly 10 percent longer, on average, to answer their email than it did a year ago.

Management

The Federal Performance System: Looking Back to Look Forward

A look at OMB's new performance management framework and what it means for federal leaders.

Management

How to Negotiate for Anything

Negotiation is a universal art, but many of us are surprisingly bad at it.

Management

Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

Lack of sleep has been linked to a variety of health conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression.

Management

Analysis: Stop Using Feds as Pawns in Fiscal Cliff Negotiations

Rather than weaken and discourage federal public service, we need to invest in the people of our government.

Management

Republicans Turn to An Unlikely Name for Inspiration: George W. Bush

Seeking a message and messenger to resonate with a new generation of voters, one unlikely name has popped up as a role model: former President George W. Bush.

Management

Team of Mentors: Biden, Kerry, and Hagel Are Obama's Senate Mafia

The president's emerging second-term national-security team will likely include a longstanding cabal in place before Obama reached Washington.

Management

Gun Buyback Programs Are Thriving Like Never Before After Newtown

Camden County, New Jersey, one of the most dangerous places in America, is experiencing what's being called an instant gun-buyback boom.

Management

Get Out of Your Own Way by Taming Your ‘Fraud Monster’

Take back control from the little voices that hijack your success and have you play small in the world.

Management

How to Make the Most of the Updated Performance.gov

Performance denizens rejoice! OMB has built in some useful new features to Performance.gov.

Management

DARPA Miracle Foam Could Save Lives on the Battlefield

Injectable foam reduces blood loss from internal bleeding six-fold in trials.

Management

Analysis: Newtown Rampage Proves a Turning Point for Obama

No mention of guns, but the president turns a memorial service into a call to action.