Management


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The key to performance improvement

A panel discusses what it will really take to improve the performance of government during the president's second term.

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Election's end revives hope for cybersecurity action

With uncertainty about the presidency settled, attention turns again to the chances of legislation or an executive order to address cyber threats.

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IRS CTO's effort to improve software development bears fruit

Four years ago, Terry Millholland implemented systematic process improvement systems at IRS. The efforts are beginning to show real results.

Steve Kelman

Contracting professionals need far more than FAR

The Federal Acquisition Regulation is important, but feds shouldn’t forget the management part of ‘contract management,' according to Steve Kelman.

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5 tips for social government success

Social media isn't optional, but agencies are still learning how to use it well. Here are some winning strategies.

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Agencies should brace for more public access to records

The Transparency Project helps file FOIA requests and offers transparency tools.

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New members of Congress bring agency experience

Congress may benefit from executive-branch experience coming with some of the incoming freshmen.

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Lessons in agency transformation from the battlefield

The military's rich history holds countless lessons that can help agencies move toward excellence. Example: More people should get fired.

President Barack Obama

Obama wins. Now what?

The re-election of President Barack Obama raises new questions about bipartisanship, agency funding and the tech agenda.

John Gilroy

What's with all these chiefs?

A proliferation of 'chief' titles does not bear much connection to better management, argues John Gilroy.

John Kamensky

NAPA plans advice for the president on federal initiatives

Recommendations for the president on large-scale projects and performance improvement are set for release and discussion at a public event.

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Feds slowly catching on to tablet trend

Federal adoption lags behind the private sector, but new research projects a steep growth curve.