http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/Practical advice for federal leaders on managing people, processes and projects.en-usWed, 16 May 2012 02:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/05/some-say-rip-rim/55748/Once the only sanctioned smartphone in town, the BlackBerry could be on its way to the recycling bin. Aliya SternsteinWed, 16 May 2012 02:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/05/some-say-rip-rim/55748/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/05/master-bureaucracy/55630/Lessons from a Defense chief well-versed in the ways of Washington. Timothy B. ClarkWed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/05/master-bureaucracy/55630/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/05/progressive-discipline/55520/Managers should take steps to help problem employees improve, and protect themselves in the process. Elizabeth NewellWed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/05/progressive-discipline/55520/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/04/engaging-employees-tough-times/55378/The private sector is actually showing signs of economic recovery while federal jobs are at risk.Elaine D. Pulakos and Rose Mueller-Hanson Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/04/engaging-employees-tough-times/55378/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/04/welcoming-wellness/41806/Managers can make or break health programs. Elizabeth NewellWed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/04/welcoming-wellness/41806/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/04/federal-feng-shui/41734/Rearranging your workspace with a few principles in mind can bring tranquility and positive energy. Elizabeth NewellWed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/04/federal-feng-shui/41734/Management - Management MattersRichard Griffin / Shutterstock.com http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/03/upside-high-turnover/41589/In the competitive cybersecurity field, allowing movement can help recruit from a narrow pool of talent. Aliya SternsteinWed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/03/upside-high-turnover/41589/Management - Management MattersThinkstockhttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/03/happiness-and-productivity-go-hand-hand/41454/Federal Labor Relations Authority chairwoman oversees dramatic improvement in employee satisfaction and agency performance. Elizabeth NewellWed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/03/happiness-and-productivity-go-hand-hand/41454/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/03/battling-mind-bugs/41394/Much like a software program, your brain can experience glitches. Elizabeth NewellWed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/03/battling-mind-bugs/41394/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/02/data-dreams/41320/Data.gov helps app developers tap government information, but that isnt really the problem.Joseph MarksWed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/02/data-dreams/41320/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/02/job-creator/41252/Besides small business, managers also are vital to economic growth.Elizabeth NewellWed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/02/job-creator/41252/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/02/going-native/41206/Good managers can make a difference in sharpening the critical thinking skills of ‘digital natives’ used to having the answers at the click of a button. Elizabeth NewellWed, 15 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/02/going-native/41206/Management - Management Mattershttp://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/Management - Management Mattershttp://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/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/01/the-skys-the-limit/40940/Answers to IT managers’ top five most nagging questions about moving federal operations to the cloud.Medhat GalalWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/01/the-skys-the-limit/40940/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/01/intern-inquisition/40848/If you will have summer interns in your organization, now is the time to start developing a mutually beneficial program.Elizabeth NewellWed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/01/intern-inquisition/40848/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/01/dot-gov-reform/35799/Cutting the number of websites is just the first step in reforming agencies' sprawling online presence.Joseph MarksWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/01/dot-gov-reform/35799/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/01/the-new-boss-in-town/35751/Managers must initially establish a climate for change—but not too much or too fast.Elizabeth NewellWed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2012/01/the-new-boss-in-town/35751/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2011/12/looking-the-wrong-way/35681/When agency watchdogs miss the point, they stifle innovation, increase risk and perpetuate waste.Franklin S. ReederWed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2011/12/looking-the-wrong-way/35681/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2011/12/window-on-the-world/35620/More than 40 nations have joined a partnership to promote transparency, but what that means depends on where you live.Joseph MarksWed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2011/12/window-on-the-world/35620/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2011/12/holiday-hazards/35561/December is a time for merriment and gift giving, but for federal employees -- especially managers -- it can be a minefield.Elizabeth NewellWed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2011/12/holiday-hazards/35561/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2011/11/putting-out-the-fires/35502/Tackling the most dreaded tasks upfront can help you breeze through the rest of your to-do list.Elizabeth NewellWed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2011/11/putting-out-the-fires/35502/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2011/11/ramping-down/35474/The Energy Department taps outside assessment of long-range IT needs to decide which data centers to close.Adam StoneWed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2011/11/ramping-down/35474/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2011/11/the-waiting-game/35420/Now is the time to get out in front of budget cuts.Janet HaleWed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2011/11/the-waiting-game/35420/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2011/11/battling-the-budget/35365/Managers are concerned about what the super committee will send down the pipe, but they are ready to go the distance for their employees.Elizabeth NewellWed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/management-matters/2011/11/battling-the-budget/35365/Management - Management Matters