Author Archive
Management
A Missed Opportunity: The Problem With Ignoring Government Performance Information
Federal agencies’ quarterly performance updates, short- and long-term strategic plans, and annual performance reports deserve more attention.
Management
Restore Program Performance Data to the President’s Budget
The Trump Administration’s guidance to remove the data from the president’s budget is counterproductive—federal agencies should be increasing their use of performance information to improve results.
Management
Memo to the President: Performance Accountability, Evidence and Improvement
Bipartisan reflections and recommendations for the next administration.
Management
It’s Time to Cut the Long Lines for Government Services
Nobody likes to wait for service, but we seem to reserve a special level of ire when waiting for government services. There’s a way to change that.
Management
OPM Could Significantly Improve Hiring, But Will It?
The Competitive Service Act provides an opening to help agencies quickly find highly-qualified job candidates.
Management
Obama’s Final Budget Holds Some Surprising Hidden Pearls
Data on issues as varied as crime, disposable income, and heavy drinking offer valuable insight into what’s working and what isn’t in government.
Management
Rethinking Federal Grants Management: From Oversight to Insight
Taxpayers should get a better return on their $600 billion annual investment.
Management
New Year’s Resolution: Use Goals and Measurement, But Wisely
Targets shouldn't create new problems.
Management
Goal Power: Use It, or It’s Useless
If cross-agency priority goals are viewed as an annoying requirement, they won’t work.
Management
Measuring Success: Will It Play in Peoria?
Small-scale testing of government performance has large-scale payoffs.
Management
Without Users, Performance Measurement Is Useless
Getting meaningful metrics to the right people drives improvements.
Management
Why Agencies Need More Flexibility to Retain Retiree Expertise
Phased retirement holds great promise, but one approach will not fit all.
Management
Untying the Knots in the Federal Hiring Process
Much can be done to help agencies share expertise and attract young talent.
