http://www.govexec.comTim Clark served as editor in chief, publisher and president of <i>Government Executive</i> in the years since it was acquired by National Journal Group in 1987. He and his colleagues have built <i>Government Executive</i> into an essential source for federal managers, a shaper of the government management debate and a key player in the good-government movement. Clark has spent his journalistic career studying and writing about government, and is a founder of <i>National Journal</i>, Washington’s premier source of political insight. He also founded <i>Empire State Report</i>, a monthly magazine about government in New York. He is a fellow and former board member of the National Academy of Public Administration.en-usFri, 15 Feb 2013 17:28:38 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/02/fedpoem-blimps-over-washington/61353/The bard of the bureaucracy strikes again.Timothy B. ClarkFri, 15 Feb 2013 17:28:38 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/02/fedpoem-blimps-over-washington/61353/News - Fedbloghttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/01/fedpoem-ball-40000-people/60750/A poetic tribute to inaugural gatherings.Timothy B. ClarkFri, 18 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/01/fedpoem-ball-40000-people/60750/News - Fedbloghttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/01/fedpoem-ode-trillion-dollar-coin/60715/The latest from the poet laureate of the federal world.Timothy B. ClarkWed, 16 Jan 2013 16:25:23 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/01/fedpoem-ode-trillion-dollar-coin/60715/News - Fedbloghttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/01/poetic-tribute-lews-loopy-signature/60621/Timothy B. ClarkFri, 11 Jan 2013 13:35:40 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/01/poetic-tribute-lews-loopy-signature/60621/News - Fedbloghttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2012/09/fair-pay-feds/58338/Achieving consensus on compensation issues is challenging.Timothy B. ClarkWed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2012/09/fair-pay-feds/58338/Management - Management Mattersdiscpicture/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/08/what-do-people-want-government/57345/Elections will test whether citizens actually want a smaller federal footprint.Timothy B. ClarkFri, 10 Aug 2012 15:58:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/08/what-do-people-want-government/57345/ManagementThe Heads of Statehttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/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/excellence/management-matters/2012/05/master-bureaucracy/55630/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/11/analysis-the-real-picture-in-afghanistan/35356/Maj. Gen. Peter Fuller got cashiered for intemperate remarks about Afghan leaders. But what he has to say about the situation in the country is really important.Timothy B. ClarkMon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/11/analysis-the-real-picture-in-afghanistan/35356/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2011/06/people-first/34207/Adm. Mullen says military institutions must be built around the needs of their people.Timothy B. ClarkWed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2011/06/people-first/34207/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2010/12/season-of-change/32932/Deservedly or not, government is the scapegoat for the poor economy.Timothy B. ClarkWed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2010/12/season-of-change/32932/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2010/08/turning-point/32172/The choices we make now could spell prosperity or decline.Timothy B. ClarkWed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2010/08/turning-point/32172/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2009/08/now-we-must-think/29799/Productivity gains can help with the fiscal pickle.Timothy B. ClarkWed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2009/08/now-we-must-think/29799/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2009/03/the-movement-for-change/28723/Let’s not forget it’s the civil service that makes “change” happen.Timothy B. ClarkWed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2009/03/the-movement-for-change/28723/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2008/12/managements-next-challenge/28266/Broad bromides should give way to a focus on key priorities.Timothy B. ClarkWed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2008/12/managements-next-challenge/28266/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2008/11/the-stat-approach/28126/Baltimore’s CitiStat holds agencies’ feet to the fire.Timothy B. ClarkWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2008/11/the-stat-approach/28126/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2008/10/reflections-on-government-and-nature-summer-and-fall-at-acadia-national-park/27860/An introduction to a photo gallery about activities at the park.Timothy B. ClarkWed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2008/10/reflections-on-government-and-nature-summer-and-fall-at-acadia-national-park/27860/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2008/07/invest-and-grow/27342/Or should we rein in our spending desires?Timothy B. ClarkWed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2008/07/invest-and-grow/27342/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2008/04/ethics-ensemble/26784/Workplace problems aren't at the heart of the challenge.Timothy B. ClarkWed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2008/04/ethics-ensemble/26784/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/12/editors-notebook-a-persian-gulf-journey/23285/Government Executive Editor Timothy B. Clark got a rare glimpse into U.S. operations in the Middle East during a six-day, 17,000-mile journey. Plus: View photo essay .Timothy B. ClarkFri, 08 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/12/editors-notebook-a-persian-gulf-journey/23285/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/10/chiefs-directory-provides-guide-to-key-federal-decision-makers/22980/New online directory includes contact information on 500 key decision makers in federal finance, information technology, procurement and personnel.Timothy B. ClarkFri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/10/chiefs-directory-provides-guide-to-key-federal-decision-makers/22980/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2004/12/reaching-the-fairway/18270/A recently retired SES veteran looks to professional golf for his next career.Timothy B. ClarkWed, 22 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2004/12/reaching-the-fairway/18270/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2004/09/lessons-in-leadership/17490/Terrorists' bombs tested an ambassador's fortitude, resolve and experience.Timothy B. ClarkWed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2004/09/lessons-in-leadership/17490/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2002/07/omb-may-add-asset-management-to-reform-agenda/12171/Timothy B. ClarkWed, 24 Jul 2002 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2002/07/omb-may-add-asset-management-to-reform-agenda/12171/Contractinghttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2001/10/editors-notebook-the-campaign-ahead-needs-presidential-leadership/10193/Timothy B. ClarkThu, 11 Oct 2001 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2001/10/editors-notebook-the-campaign-ahead-needs-presidential-leadership/10193/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2001/09/gsa-chief-praises-employees-for-reaction-to-attacks/10020/Timothy B. Clark, Shane Harris, and Tanya N. BallardThu, 20 Sep 2001 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2001/09/gsa-chief-praises-employees-for-reaction-to-attacks/10020/News