Government Executive : Vol. 43 No. 12 (1/1/11)

magazine cover image

FEATURES

  • Drastic Measures
    Under pressure to limit and overhaul pay, agencies must first figure out how to evaluate employee performance.
    By Emily Long
  • Tracing Transparency
    President Obama's open government initiative unleashed a torrent of agency data, but citizens still don't believe they're getting the whole story.
    By Aliya Sternstein

TRENDS

  • Flipping the Script
    The White House and federal employees could face some unwelcome scrutiny. By Robert Brodsky
  • Stress Test
    From war to WikiLeaks, Gen. James Cartwright has one of the most complex portfolios in government.

ANALYSIS

  • Managing Technology

    Green Gaps
    Making eco-friendly IT a reality at agencies requires changing behavior as well as policy. By Charles S. Clark
  • Management Matters

    Betwixt and Between
    Agencies are poised to juggle a continuing resolution along with New Year's resolutions. By Elizabeth Newell
  • Intelligence File

    Spies' Growing Pains
    The CIA has had to rethink human intelligence. By Shane Harris
  • Viewpoint

    Bright Ideas, Dim Prospects
    The old-fashioned suggestion box won't spark real change unless agencies follow through. By Christine Crandell

IN EVERY ISSUE

  • Editor's Notebook
    The new context of the endless debate over federal salaries. By Tom Shoop
  • Briefing
    A labor of love, fed of the year, fantasy football and State Department honors.
  • Perspectives
    Federal executives look ahead to a tough two years. By Timothy B. Clarke

Back Issues

NEXT STORY: Seven Steps to Success