Management

An Entrepreneur’s Guide to the Future

Government isn’t equipped to accomplish the missions it’s charged with today, much less those of a rapidly evolving future.

Management

The Most Career-Minded Generation

Compared to 30 years ago, young people today are much more likely to say they’re going to college to secure a good job and steady pay.

Management

Government’s Catch-22 People Problem

A complex bureaucracy, an outdated salary system and a tarnished brand are among the problems.

Management

Why Aren't Intelligent People Happier?

It’s a paradox: Shouldn’t the most accomplished be well equipped to make choices that maximize life satisfaction?

Management

How to Make Smart, Timely Decisions

Some advice for the next president and his or her team.

Management

A Study Suggests Mindfulness Is Not Quite As Miraculous As We’ve Been Led To Believe

"When negative results are reported, they are often “spun” so that they appear to be equivocal or even positive finding.”

Management

The Pentagon Is Dodging the Real Issue on Innovation

Instead of creating another set-aside program for high-tech companies, it needs to create a more innovation-friendly acquisition system.

Management

How to Call Out a Jerk at Work

When you smooth over unacceptable behavior, you are facilitating emotional harm to yourself and others.

Management

The Science of Job Interviews

We have a bias toward positive information when we’re judging a person’s abilities.

Management

The Hard Work of Leading Is All In Your Mind

Every successful executives figures out how to master five key personal issues.

Management

People Over 40 Are More Productive When They Work Part-Time

The sweet spot looks to be 25 to 30 hours a week for men and 22 to 27 hours for women.

Management

Obama Administration’s New Performance Grade: Improved, But Work Remains

The worst ratings related to cutting programs, practices or policies that aren't working.

Management

150 Years Ago, a Renowned Philosopher Called Busyness the Sign of an Unhappy Person

“Of all ridiculous things the most ridiculous seems to me, to be busy," Kierkegaard wrote.

Management

How Poor Communication Fosters Distrust in Government

If federal operations seem opaque to the public, it’s often by design.

Management

Benchmarking: A Practical Guide for Federal Agencies

Streamlining mission-support functions has the potential to transform agency operations.

Management

The Science of Keeping Your Cool Around Co-Workers Causing You Stress

When it comes to work stress, the best thing you can do is pretend you’re someone else.