Government Business Council
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Research
Telework in the Federal Government
Sponsored by: TANDBERG
In December 2009, the GBC teamed up with industry leader Tandberg to study telework habits, challenges, and best practices in the federal government. DOWNLOAD
Healthcare Reform: A Looming Implementation Challenge
Sponsored by: IBM-Cognos and Symantec
According to a new study by Government Business Council (GBC), the research division of Government Executive Media Group, most federal executives lack confidence that the government can successfully take on new roles related to health care. Completed by 554 agency managers across the entire federal government, the survey found that the vast majority believe that if a healthcare reform bill is passed the federal government will play a more prominent role in health care than it does now, regardless of whether or not there is a public option. Click here to view this complimentary webinar.
Out of Sight, but Not Out of Touch: Federal Executives' Assessment of Agency Telework Policy
Sponsored by: KRONOS
Despite the prevalence of telework in the federal government, respondents report that agencies often lack the training needed to ensure teleworkers and their colleagues maintain productivity and communicate effectively. This report is a detailed overview of our findings. DOWNLOAD
The State of Green Government: Response to a Mandate
Sponsored by: Juniper and HP
From announcing increased energy efficiency as one of the defining principles of the economic recovery effort to issuing an executive order with detailed environmental mandates for agencies, President Obama has made his commitment to green government clear. Download this complimentary white paper to learn more about the complexity of implementing and managing more sustainable practices in the federal government. DOWNLOAD
Managing Federal Information: Executive's Views on Cloud Computing and Content Management
Sponsored by: Pitney Bowes Government Solutions
Do you struggle with accessing information remotely or sharing files with colleagues? Content management in the federal is becoming more complex, yet federal agencies are more responsible than ever for transparency and open government under the Obama Administration. Register now for this complimentary webinar to learn the results of an in-depth study to better understand how federal agencies are handling massive volumes of information, the challenges they currently face, and the roadblocks that stand in the way of improvement. DOWNLOAD
Achieving a Greener Federal Government
Sponsored by: IBM
The top challenges to address in achieving Green Government initiatives are lack of accountability, lack of information and need for education, and lack of funding. These roadblocks are closely followed by difficulty measuring progress or demonstrating compliance and poor implementation procedures. Download this complimentary white paper to learn the challenges to achieving a more sustainable government and some opportunities that can help along the way. DOWNLOAD
Federal Cybersecurity: Securing the Nation's Information
Sponsored by: IBM
Agencies are beginning to refine and establish internal processes to adapt to cybersecurity challenges, including frameworks for greater accountability, education, and more extensive engagement of internal stakeholders. Download this complimentary white paper to learn common challenges and what other agencies are doing. DOWNLOAD
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: New Requirements for Tracking and Reporting Federal Workforce Data
Sponsored by: Kronos
The Recovery Act of 2009 presents many federal agencies with the task managing of stimulus funds. Download this complimentary white paper to learn the challenges and opportunities that traditional time, attendance, and performance data tracking and reporting solutions provide to Recovery Act management. DOWNLOAD
Managing the Stimulus: A Candid Survey of Federal Program Managers
Sponsored by: Accenture and Microsoft
This first-of-its-kind research study exams the expectations, concerns, and roadblocks for federal executives to disburse Recovery Act funds in a time of increased transparency and the highest of expectations. DOWNLOAD
Improving Collaboration and Productivity in 21st Century Government: The Role of Communication for Government Executives
Sponsored by: Cisco
Communication in the federal government is becoming increasingly complex in today's mobile, collaborative, and diverse environment. DOWNLOAD
Transparency - Is the Government Ready? Study Shows Government Control Must Shift to Comply with New Directives
Sponsored by: BearingPoint, Cisco Systems, Inc. and Red Hat
Can government overcome its secretive nature and open its doors to the public? Like no time before, there is a growing outcry from the Hill, the public, and the Obama administration for transparency and public engagement throughout all ranks of government. DOWNLOAD
Achieving Mission Success: The Role of Mission Integration in the Federal Sector
Sponsored by: Booz Allen Hamilton
Federal agencies are no longer communities unto themselves - technology and globalization have created greater connectedness and interdependency. DOWNLOAD
Developing Efficient Records Management Strategies
Sponsored by: Pitney Bowes Government Solutions
Federal agencies are required by law to archive billions of documents each year, from mail correspondence to official records. DOWNLOAD
Building Effective Metrics in the Federal Government
Sponsored by: SAP
Effective measurement of performance-based objectives has taken on heightened importance in the federal sector. DOWNLOAD
The New Era of Federal Logistics Management
Sponsored by: Sterling Commerce
Supply chain and logistics processes have become increasingly complex over the past three years, with very little commensurate funding. DOWNLOAD
Tactics for Automating Risk Management
Sponsored by: SAP
Although awareness of efforts to manage risk and compliance is high in the federal government, responsibility is shared between program management, finance, IT, and senior executives. DOWNLOAD
Avoiding IT Project Failure
Sponsored by: BearingPoint
Federal program managers are under continuing pressure to improve their management of IT project risk. DOWNLOAD
Driving Program Performance Through Better Financial Management
Sponsored by: BearingPoint
Government finance executives are under continuing pressure to find new and improved ways to manage their agency's finances and comply with an expanding list of regulations. DOWNLOAD
State of the E-Gov Act
Sponsored by: IBM
The results of this study documents the effects of the E-Gov Act on compliance and program performance. DOWNLOAD
Managing the Multi-sector Workforce
Sponsored by: Kronos
Federal managers are facing considerable challenges in modernizing processes and managing efficiently to maximize human capital and achieve federal missions. DOWNLOAD
Citizens Services and E-Government
Sponsored by: BearingPoint
While an overwhelming majority of federal program managers believe that electronic government has enabled federal agencies to provide better service to citizens, and has made it easier for people to communicate their views to government, many problems remain with e-government implementation at federal agencies. DOWNLOAD
Business Intelligence
Sponsored by: Cognos
Business intelligence is enabling federal agencies to simplify information gathering, analysis, and exchange among stakeholders. DOWNLOAD
The State of Green Government
Sponsored by: Accenture & HP
Green government is viewed as an important federal initiative by managers, ranking ahead of efforts related to performance improvement and IT security and only slightly behind human capital and financial management. DOWNLOAD
The State of the Federal Purchase Card Program
Sponsored by: Visa
Financial management systems continue to lag, and managers lack the information they need to make critical decisions. DOWNLOAD
