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Lara Shane
Lara Shane is a communication strategist, producer and writer. She is the former vice president for research and communications at the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service.
Lara Shane is a communication strategist, producer and writer. She is the former vice president for research and communications at the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service.
Management
Great Organizations Build on Their Successes
Government leaders need to highlight the inspirational work across their organizations.
- Lara Shane
Management
Guess Where the Government Ranks in Customer Satisfaction?
Agencies could better serve citizens and businesses by streamlining websites.
- Lara Shane
Management
Why Alignment of Staff and Manager Satisfaction Scores Matter
If employees and bosses view your agency differently, it's harder to drive change.
- Lara Shane
Management
Unleashing the Power of Shared Services
In tight budgets, agencies should pool resources on more than just back-office functions.
- Lara Shane, Partnership for Public Service
Management
How USAID and Science Agencies Tap Data to Forecast Famine
Early warning network helps program leaders direct aid where it’s needed.
- Lara Shane, IBM Center for the Business of Government
Management
How VA Is Using Big Data to Keep Patients Out of the Hospital
Doctors combine assessment tools and analytics to address high-risk cases early.
- Lara Shane, IBM Center for the Business of Government
Management
Sending Out an SOS in the Workplace Rankings
Best Places to Work survey shows pay freeze, furloughs and budget cuts are having real consequence.
- Lara Shane, Partnership for Public Service
Management
How the CDC's Trailblazing Use of Analytics Fights Disease
Data helps detect foodborne illnesses faster than ever.
- Lara Shane, Partnership for Public Service
Management
Welcome Back! Now Here's What You Need To Do
Managers need to get employees reengaged ASAP.
- Lara Shane, Partnership for Public Service
Management
Service to America Medal Finalists: The Top Public Servants in Citizen Services
The 2013 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal nominees have been announced for citizen services.
- Lara Shane, Partnership for Public Service
Management
Service to America Medal Finalists: The Top Public Servants in the Sciences
The 2013 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal nominees have been announced in the sciences.
- Lara Shane, Partnership for Public Service
Management
Service to America Medal Finalists: Homeland Security and Law Enforcement
High-stakes efforts save a 5-year-old hostage, disrupt pervasive crime and protect livestock from disease.
- Lara Shane, Partnership for Public Service
Management
Service To America Medal Finalists: National Security And International Affairs
The finalists for the 2013 Sammies have been announced.
- Lara Shane, Partnership for Public Service
Analysis
Factoring In Diversity
Satisfaction and commitment levels on the job depend on where you’re coming from.
- Lara Shane
Management
Service To America Medal Finalists Exemplify Management Excellence
The 2013 Sammies finalists have been announced.
- Lara Shane, Partnership for Public Service
Management
9 Strategies for Increasing Collaboration and Reducing Waste in Government
Nine strategies for increasing collaboration and reducing waste in government.
- Lara Shane, Partnership for Public Service
Management
The Difference Between Men and Women in Government
Recent survey examines federal employee satisfaction levels across race and gender.
- Lara Shane, Partnership for Public Service
Management
The Federal Government Does a Terrible Job of Recognizing High Performers
Study shows federal workers aren't getting the recognition they should.
- Lara Shane, Partnership for Public Service
Management
The 5 Best Ways to Attract STEMM Talent to your Agency
The demand for technically proficient talent is growing--here's how to recruit, and retain, them.
- Lara Shane, Partnership for Public Service
Management
The 6 Factors Needed to Drive Innovation in Government
Here are the six things the most innovative agencies in government do.
- Lara Shane, Partnership for Public Service