http://www.govexec.comen-usMon, 17 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/07/report-faults-weather-service-training-efforts/22273/Agency also lacks metrics to assess pilot project aimed at restructuring forecast operations, GAO finds.Beth DickeyMon, 17 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/07/report-faults-weather-service-training-efforts/22273/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/management/2006/06/nasa-admits-mistake-in-blocking-access-to-scientist/22024/Denial of interview with top climate scientist ran against agency policy, official says in letter to lawmakers.Beth DickeyMon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2006/06/nasa-admits-mistake-in-blocking-access-to-scientist/22024/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2006/04/muzzled-or-misunderstood/21571/A public relations scandal rocks NASA.Beth DickeyWed, 12 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2006/04/muzzled-or-misunderstood/21571/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2006/02/cosmic-downers/21127/Astronaut's memoir reminds technology program managers that they can't ignore the human element.Beth DickeyWed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2006/02/cosmic-downers/21127/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/2005/11/faa-brings-in-mediator-to-assist-contract-negotiations/20700/Move necessary because union insisting on compensation package that’s unreasonable given agency’s finances, administrator says.Beth DickeyMon, 28 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2005/11/faa-brings-in-mediator-to-assist-contract-negotiations/20700/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2005/11/nasa-receives-full-funding-for-moon-mars-effort/20663/Generous 2006 appropriation comes with warning to shape up financial management.Beth DickeyThu, 17 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2005/11/nasa-receives-full-funding-for-moon-mars-effort/20663/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/management/2005/11/board-official-defends-dismissal-of-amtrak-president/20657/Head of the passenger railroad’s board of directors tells lawmakers that David Gunn resisted reform efforts.Beth DickeyWed, 16 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2005/11/board-official-defends-dismissal-of-amtrak-president/20657/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2005/11/congress-allows-nasa-to-continue-paying-russia-for-space-services/20624/Amended nonproliferation act lets United States maintain presence on the International Space Station.Beth DickeyFri, 11 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2005/11/congress-allows-nasa-to-continue-paying-russia-for-space-services/20624/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2005/11/turnaround-artist/20604/Ramesh Punwani is leading FAA to financial fitness.Beth DickeyWed, 09 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2005/11/turnaround-artist/20604/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2005/10/the-new-regime/20439/In six months, NASA's management pendulum swings from one extreme to another.Beth DickeyWed, 19 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2005/10/the-new-regime/20439/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2005/09/mission-control/20050/NASA faces more than technical challenges when it tries to launch a space shuttle.Beth DickeyWed, 07 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2005/09/mission-control/20050/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/management/2005/08/task-force-members-rap-nasa-effort-to-return-shuttle-to-flight/19928/Cutting corners to deal with deadline pressure compromised astronaut safety, says a minority of members of assessment group.Beth DickeyThu, 18 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2005/08/task-force-members-rap-nasa-effort-to-return-shuttle-to-flight/19928/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2005/08/space-operations-chief-announces-retirement/19893/Veteran astronaut spearheaded Discovery shuttle mission.Beth DickeyFri, 12 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2005/08/space-operations-chief-announces-retirement/19893/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2005/08/shuttle-returns-home-safely/19870/But NASA needs to solve problem of breakaway foam insulation before further launching further flights.Beth DickeyTue, 09 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2005/08/shuttle-returns-home-safely/19870/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2005/08/next-space-shuttle-flight-could-come-in-september/19840/If engineers have “eureka moment” in solving foam insulation issue, Atlantis could launch on Sept. 22.Beth DickeyFri, 05 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2005/08/next-space-shuttle-flight-could-come-in-september/19840/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2005/08/astronaut-handyman-repairs-heat-shield/19819/After ride on robot arm, spacewalker plucks out protusions that may have imperiled shuttle’s return to Earth.Beth DickeyWed, 03 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2005/08/astronaut-handyman-repairs-heat-shield/19819/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/management/2005/08/safety-repairs-ordered-on-orbiting-shuttle/19810/Spacewalker will try to remove material on heat shield in risky procedure.Beth DickeyTue, 02 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2005/08/safety-repairs-ordered-on-orbiting-shuttle/19810/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2005/07/shuttle-close-call-stymies-review-panel/19797/Close call with a chunk of fuel-tank debris draws shock from expert panel.Beth DickeyFri, 29 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2005/07/shuttle-close-call-stymies-review-panel/19797/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2005/07/shuttle-fleet-grounded-indefinitely/19785/Discovery arrives at space station with supplies, prepares to do repairs.Beth DickeyThu, 28 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2005/07/shuttle-fleet-grounded-indefinitely/19785/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2005/07/shuttle-undergoes-thorough-exam/19779/Astronauts inspect possible damage to Discovery with robotic arm.Beth DickeyWed, 27 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2005/07/shuttle-undergoes-thorough-exam/19779/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2005/07/nasa-gets-shuttle-off-the-ground/19763/Elated, but cautious, NASA officials will review film of Discovery ’s liftoff.Beth DickeyTue, 26 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2005/07/nasa-gets-shuttle-off-the-ground/19763/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/management/2005/07/shuttle-to-try-for-tuesday-launch/19730/Despite tests and repairs, uncertainly continues about why a fuel gauge isn’t working.Beth DickeyThu, 21 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2005/07/shuttle-to-try-for-tuesday-launch/19730/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2005/07/shuttle-launch-put-off-again/19681/Experts will crawl inside engine compartment to work out fuel gauge problem.Beth DickeyFri, 15 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2005/07/shuttle-launch-put-off-again/19681/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2005/07/nasa-teams-probe-shuttles-fuel-gauge-problem/19668/Agency won’t be ready for second launch attempt for as long as two weeks.Beth DickeyThu, 14 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2005/07/nasa-teams-probe-shuttles-fuel-gauge-problem/19668/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2005/07/balky-fuel-system-shuts-down-shuttle/19654/NASA’s effort to return to space postponed as unexplained malfunction delays launch.Beth DickeyWed, 13 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2005/07/balky-fuel-system-shuts-down-shuttle/19654/Management