http://www.govexec.com/management/News and analysis about running federal operationsen-usFri, 10 Feb 2012 17:11:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/opm-sends-acceptance-notices-wrong-fellowship-applicants/41168/About 300 PMF semifinalists received the faulty decisions.Amanda PalleschiFri, 10 Feb 2012 17:11:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/opm-sends-acceptance-notices-wrong-fellowship-applicants/41168/http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/obama-budget-forecasts-133-trillion-deficit-fiscal-2012/41166/Projected deficit is higher than 2011's $1.296 trillion figure. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:35:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/obama-budget-forecasts-133-trillion-deficit-fiscal-2012/41166/http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/state-department-gets-mixed-review-keystone-pipeline-process/41170/Inspector general finds no conflicts of interest but faults depth of technical expertise. Charles S. ClarkFri, 10 Feb 2012 16:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/state-department-gets-mixed-review-keystone-pipeline-process/41170/http://www.govexec.com/management/executive-coach/2012/02/wondering-am-i-good-leader/41161/Over the past six months Ive read a number of profiles on the COO of Facebook and, based on what Ive learned about her, have come up with three questions that can help determine if youre a good leader:Scott EblinFri, 10 Feb 2012 12:48:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/executive-coach/2012/02/wondering-am-i-good-leader/41161/http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/video-low-expectations-president-obamas-budget-request/41160/Election-year proposal likely to be a 'tame document.'Nancy CookFri, 10 Feb 2012 12:41:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/video-low-expectations-president-obamas-budget-request/41160/http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/federal-budget-proposal-will-spare-entitlements-wsj-reports/41156/Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security funding largely unchanged, paper says.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:18:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/federal-budget-proposal-will-spare-entitlements-wsj-reports/41156/http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/postal-service-starts-fiscal-year-red/41145/Losses of $3.3 billion come during what is typically the strongest time of year due to holiday mail volume.Amanda PalleschiThu, 09 Feb 2012 16:18:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/postal-service-starts-fiscal-year-red/41145/http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/analysis-governments-moneyball-moment/41129/With data and analytics, agencies can put together winning programs on a shoestring.Kathleen Nahill and J. C. BoggsWed, 08 Feb 2012 11:43:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/analysis-governments-moneyball-moment/41129/http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/washington-area-agencies-unscheduled-leave-status/41127/As snow approached Wednesday, OPM said agencies would remain open.Tom ShoopWed, 08 Feb 2012 10:48:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/washington-area-agencies-unscheduled-leave-status/41127/http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/romney-runs-speed-bump-named-santorum/41124/Conservative challenger upends front-runner in contests in Missouri, Colorado and Minnesota.Beth ReinhardWed, 08 Feb 2012 08:08:30 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/romney-runs-speed-bump-named-santorum/41124/http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/02/austerity/41112/Driven leaders can make government work better, even when budgets are tight.Jeffrey NealWed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/02/austerity/41112/http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/house-passes-bill-create-brac-federal-property-board/41121/White House prefers its own version; homelessness groups object.Charles S. ClarkTue, 07 Feb 2012 17:37:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/house-passes-bill-create-brac-federal-property-board/41121/http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/keeping-employees-could-be-tougher-attracting-them-education-and-va-officials-say/41119/Retention and branding are major human capital challenges, VA and Education CHCOs say.Amanda PalleschiTue, 07 Feb 2012 17:07:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/keeping-employees-could-be-tougher-attracting-them-education-and-va-officials-say/41119/http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/noaa-grapples-uncertainty-over-obama-reorganization-plan/41118/Proposed move from Commerce to Interior adds to concern about budget cuts.Charles S. ClarkTue, 07 Feb 2012 16:29:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/noaa-grapples-uncertainty-over-obama-reorganization-plan/41118/http://www.govexec.com/management/executive-coach/2012/02/has-ego-trumped-your-mission/41107/Lessons in transparency from the Komen Foundation fiasco.Scott EblinMon, 06 Feb 2012 17:48:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/executive-coach/2012/02/has-ego-trumped-your-mission/41107/http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/survey-says-only-23-percent-college-students-want-federal-jobs/41102/Government should overhaul its pay system to help generate more interest in vacancies, nonprofit says.Amanda PalleschiMon, 06 Feb 2012 14:32:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/survey-says-only-23-percent-college-students-want-federal-jobs/41102/http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/leadership-lessons-inez-moore-tenenbaum-consumer-product-safety-commission/41100/CPSC chief opens lines of communication.Paul R. Lawrence and Mark A. AbramsonMon, 06 Feb 2012 12:49:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/leadership-lessons-inez-moore-tenenbaum-consumer-product-safety-commission/41100/http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/us-withdraws-staff-syrian-embassy/41099/Deteriorating Syrian security situation shows 'Assad is losing control of the country,' U.S. official says.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:37:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/us-withdraws-staff-syrian-embassy/41099/http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/obama-we-are-moving-right-direction/41097/President touts his administration's accomplishments in the face of a gridlocked Congress during NBC interview.Lara SeligmanMon, 06 Feb 2012 10:17:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/obama-we-are-moving-right-direction/41097/http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/deputy-secretaries-cite-their-proudest-accomplishments/41079/Panel examines challenges facing politically appointed chief operating officers.Charles S. ClarkThu, 02 Feb 2012 16:49:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/deputy-secretaries-cite-their-proudest-accomplishments/41079/http://www.govexec.com/management/executive-coach/2012/02/rypples-nick-stein-how-deliver-better-feedback/41077/Rypple's Nick Stein explains his company and gives some tips for giving – and getting – effective feedback.Scott EblinThu, 02 Feb 2012 13:40:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/executive-coach/2012/02/rypples-nick-stein-how-deliver-better-feedback/41077/http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/house-senate-reach-agreement-faa-bill/41063/New legislation allocates $63 billion for the Federal Aviation Administration through 2015.Andrew LapinWed, 01 Feb 2012 11:43:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/02/house-senate-reach-agreement-faa-bill/41063/http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/02/hidden-costs-harassment/41057/Even outside the courts, discrimination cases can be a drain on resources and productivity.Stephen M. PaskoffWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/02/hidden-costs-harassment/41057/http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/01/romney-wins-florida-primary/41060/Polls had shown the former Massachusetts governor well ahead of rivals.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:29:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/01/romney-wins-florida-primary/41060/http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/01/welcome-new-govexeccom/41042/A guide to our redesigned and updated site.Tom ShoopTue, 31 Jan 2012 20:01:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/01/welcome-new-govexeccom/41042/