Management

The Happiest People in the World Define What Makes Them That Way

Denmark's culture ministry surveyed its citizens on their most cherished values.

Management

Creating a Sense of Purpose at Work

Some cultures seem adept at sucking the souls out of their employees. You can do better than that.

Management

How Donald Trump Could Restore Confidence in Government

Four ways the president-elect can ensure a transparent administration.

Management

Growing Government’s ‘Sharing Economy’

Shared services are working, but the challenge is getting more agencies on board.

Management

This Is No Way to Run a Government

Addressing fiscal concerns doesn’t preclude improving the way agencies deliver on their missions.

Management

Self-Control Is Just Empathy With Your Future Self

The same part of the brain allows us to step into the shoes of others also helps us restrain ourselves.

Management

Trump’s Risky, Off-the-Books Plan to Grow the Economy

The president-elect has a long history of achieving his goals with other people’s money. If it doesn’t work, we could be stuck with an even bigger government.

Management

Use Your Head: Don’t Be Seduced By Technology

Even when using the most sophisticated tools, human judgment is actually required.

Management

Only Long-Term Planning Can Counter Short-Term Thinking

Agency plans tend to be designed around the four-year election cycle, but the most important challenges require a much longer time horizon.

Management

Needed: A New Approach for Onboarding Political Appointees

A new administration promises big changes. It should start with the process for preparing new leaders for success.

Management

GSA's Trump Hotel Lease Debacle

The existing agreement presents unprecedented—and intolerable—conflicts of interest.

Management

How to Stop Being a Workaholic

In the gaps between work, when there is actual time for rest and leisure, the wild animal of anxiety scrabbles inside many.