Management

NIH Cuts the Monkey Business

The National Institutes of Health will retire 110 government-owned chimpanzees.

Management

Stay Off E-mail After Work, Say Employers

No after-hours e-mail is part of a growing trend to repair work-life balance.

Management

Bum Contractors Get the Boot

Annual debarments and suspensions between FY 2009 and and FY 2011 have increased significantly.

Management

Video: Leading From the Middle

Most are leading from the middle of organizations--whereas most approaches to leadership assume you're at the top.

Management

Why Meetings Are a Waste of Time

Robert Pozen shares tips for how to make meetings a more effective use of time.

Management

NASA, Angry Birds and the Question of Gamification

NASA and Angry Birds have teamed up to spread the word about Curiosity.

Management

3 Rules for Hiring Contractors

A few tips to help you get the most out of taxpayer dollars when looking for contract support.

Management

Apple's iOS 6 Arrives Today--How to Prepare

The latest version of Apple's mobile operating systems brings new features.

Management

When Did 'Apology' Become a Dirty Word?

An apology shows that a leader is self-aware, capable of self-deprecation and open to change

Management

Video: Clearly Identify Problems Before 'Solving' Them

A look at the concept of ChangeCasting and the building blocks of problem solving.

Management

Cloud Computing: Terrible or Terribly Misunderstood?

Federal managers don't like the cloud and don't use it, though some studies indicate they may not know what it is.

Management

Week in Review: The 5 Most Popular Stories from Excellence in Government

Which agencies appeal to new grads and how to improve PowerPoint top our week in review.

Management

Video: With Innovation, 'More Isn't Better, Better Is Better'

Director of the VA Center for Innovation discusses his team's approach to improving government.

Management

The Top 5 Government Services Companies of 2012

Inc. Magazine recently released its list of fastest growing companies in America--here are the top five government service corporations.

Management

Has Technology Killed Courtesy at Work?

For all the connecting we do, we've never been more out of touch.

Management

Video: DoD's Deputy Chief Management Officer on the Importance of Decision Making

Deputy Chief Management Officer for the Department of Defense spoke with Excellence in Government on her leadership journey.

Management

Why We Lose Motivation at the Halfway Point

Research shows motivation plummets and we get stuck when we're in the middle of a task.

Management

The End of PowerPoint As You Know It

Fewer bullet points and more images are the key to presentations that stick.