Management
3 Tips For Managing Innovation
It’s more about implementation and execution than it is about inspiration.
Nextgov
What Trump’s Budget Says About the Administration’s IT Priorities
The president’s budget proposal is more about priorities than actual funding. So what does it tell us?
Route Fifty
'Federally Supported, State Managed, Locally Executed' Disaster Recovery
FEMA wants state and local governments to play a 'larger role' post-disaster while shifting those funds to mitigation.
Management
The Hiring Surges in Trump's Otherwise Cut-Filled Budget
Aside from four agencies, the administration is seeking to cut 42,000 federal workers.
Management
GSA Proposes to Keep FBI HQ Downtown by Scattering Staff
Local lawmakers blast “bungled procurement” and “wasted time” on FBI’s planned move to suburbs.
Nextgov
Kaspersky Sues to Reverse Congressional Ban
The Russian antivirus company previously sued to reverse a ban imposed by the Homeland Security Department.
Management
Leaders Focus on the Trends, Not the Data Points
All too often, I talk with an executive who focuses on the most recent thing that happened and, from that one data point, they extrapolate a trend that demands action.
Nextgov
Chinese Telecoms Could Join Kaspersky On Governmentwide Banned List
The Homeland Security Department banned the Russian antivirus company Kaspersky from government networks last year. Huawei and ZTE may be next.
Management
Trump's Proposed Program Cuts Hint at Where Agency Jobs Could Vanish
Budget's reductions and eliminations justified under rubric of “not working.”
Oversight
Senate Panel to Vote on OPM Nominations After Long Wait
Hearing ends years of stalling over Obamacare rule process.
Management
Trump Budget Would Limit Consumer Bureau’s Funding From the Federal Reserve
Acting director Mulvaney crafts proposal for Congress to assume more oversight of the bureau.
Nextgov
Agencies Still Lag on Email Security One Month Past Deadline
Many agencies that have added the protection to their email domains haven’t configured it properly.
Defense
Trump Proposes 10% Bump for the Pentagon — Then Four Flat Years
The coming military buildup is looking smaller than promised.
Oversight
All the Trump Budget Cuts Congress Will Ignore
Lawmakers scoffed at the president's calls to slash funding across the government a year ago, and they're likely to do so again.
Management
Pay for Performance is Needed
The highest hurdle promises to be creating performance processes that generate credible and defensible ratings.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Suggests USPS Cut Retirement, Health Benefits in $80B Savings Package
Proposal includes a rate hike and cutting delivery frequency.
Management
Do Women Bosses Have an Extra Responsibility to Look Out For Women?
Hillary Clinton recently said that a woman boss has an extra responsibility to look out for the women who work for her. But do they?
Route Fifty
Trump's Budget Repeats Calls for Slashing State and Local Programs
The proposal appears to be out of step with previous actions by Congress and a new two-year budget deal enacted last week.
Management
Transferring Responsibilities and Consolidating Offices Highlight Trump Reorganization Plan
Long-awaited agency reform plans offer light details, promises of future reforms proposals.
Management