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Mark Micheli
Editor, Excellence in Government
Mark Micheli is Special Projects Editor for Government Executive Media Group. He's the editor of Excellence in Government Online and contributes to GovExec, NextGov and Defense One. Previously, he worked on national security and emergency management issues with the US Treasury Department and the Department of Homeland Security. He's a graduate of the Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs and studied at Drake University.
Mark Micheli is Special Projects Editor for Government Executive Media Group. He's the editor of Excellence in Government Online and contributes to GovExec, NextGov and Defense One. Previously, he worked on national security and emergency management issues with the US Treasury Department and the Department of Homeland Security. He's a graduate of the Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs and studied at Drake University.
Insights
5 Factors That Reduce Cloud Complexity (While Increasing Security)
So your agency has already migrated email and some back office functions to the cloud. Great. But is it ready for the hard stuff?
- Mark Micheli
Insights
Reducing Complexity, Ensuring Security: Toward Better Information Management
Your agency is literally (maybe not literally) drowning in data and it's only going to get worse without serious consideration for its information management strategy.
- Mark Micheli
Industry Insights
Understanding Insider Threats Through Data Loss Prevention
After 2013 saw incredible growth in the number of insider threats, federal agencies are scrambling to find technological solutions to bolster information security.
- Mark Micheli
Industry Insights
Striving for Federated Identity Management in Emergency Management and Healthcare
Federal agencies are focused on identity and access management like never before. By linking electronic identities across multiple platforms, agencies can improve collaboration while lowering costs.
- Mark Micheli
Management
The Budget Deal: An Okay End to a Very Bad Year for Medical Research
Congress has offered some relief to NIH, but Francis Collins says lawmakers are still scrimping on essential science.
- Mark Micheli, The Atlantic
Management
The Best Way to Fix HealthCare.gov? Scrap It and Start Over.
Former government tech consultant says a total rebuild would be most effective solution.
- Mark Micheli and Ross Gianfortune
Management
What NASA Can Teach the Rest of Government About Using Social Media
From Twitter to Reddit, NASA has social media figured out.
- Mark Micheli
Management
Infographic: Visualizing the Shutdown's Real-Time Impact on Federal Employees
A striking real-time data visualization of the shutdown's scope.
- Mark Micheli
Management
After the Retirement Wave Crests, Who’s Left?
Why succession planning is more important than ever.
- Mark Micheli
Management
Shutdown Continues Dark Days for Medical Research
Between the sequester and the shutdown, repeated hits to research funding may have serious consequences for scientific advancement.
- Mark Micheli
Management
Bursts of Productivity Are Key to Getting Things Done
Practice "Deep Immersion" to limit your email-induced ADD.
- Mark Micheli
Management
Why You Should Stress Your Employees Out
Office anxiety might not be as bad as it sounds.
- Mark Micheli
Management
The Simple Reason Perfectionism Is So Dangerous
A little advice from the late David Foster Wallace.
- Mark Micheli
Management
The Cool Tool Helping Everyday Citizens Track Cyber Attacks in Real Time
A tool that helps you visualize how often data breaches occur.
- Mark Micheli, Excellence in Government
Management
Why You’re Failing to Change Your Organization (And How to Do It Better)
The importance of leading change through behavior.
- Mark Micheli
Management
Watch Curiosity’s First Year on Mars in This Hypnotic Two Minute Time-lapse
NASA releases video showing the rover's entire year on Mars in two minutes.
- Mark Micheli
Management
USDA Paid $36 Million to a Lot of Dead People
GAO report reveals improper payments to thousands of deceased farmers.
- Mark Micheli
Management
Sequestration Got You Down? Embrace It, Says Defense Leader
Defense’s Deputy Chief Management Officer talks living into the fiscal environment’s opportunities.
- Mark Micheli
Management
How The States Got Their Names
The origins behind the names of all 50 states.
- Mark Micheli