Management

Could The Open Government Movement Shut The Door On Freedom of Information?

During Sunshine Week, three scholars of government transparency look at a potential collision between the old freedom of information movement and the new open government movement. Is there room for both?"

Management

The New Secretary of State Is a North Korea Hawk

Mike Pompeo’s skepticism about negotiating with Kim Jong-Un could change the course of nuclear talks.

Defense

Here’s What the Services Want from Congress This Year

After lawmakers pass the budget promised by February’s bipartisan deal, the three secretaries have other priorities for legislative action.

Management

How to Win When You’re Under Attack in a Meeting

Learn to navigate confrontations with diplomacy, grace, and a good bit of psychology, and you will go far.

Management

VA Is Overstepping Congressional Intent With 'Unacceptable' Firings, Senators Say

Democratic lawmakers say the department has abandoned traditional efforts to improve employee performance.

Defense

An ICE Spokesman Quit Over the Trump Administration’s 'Misleading Facts'

The controversy around raids in Northern California underscores how political immigration enforcement has become, on both sides.

Management

Their Final Disagreement: How Trump Fired Tillerson

The White House’s timeline of when the secretary of state was told differs from the State Department’s.

Management

Managing Government as a Talent Driven Organization

The new OPM director has a lot of work ahead—if the administration acknowledges the importance of reinventing HR.

Management

Analysis: Why Did Trump Fire Tillerson Now?

The specific timing of the move—following the secretary of state’s split from the president to condemn a Russian attack in the U.K.—raises questions about its motive.

Management

Tillerson’s Reorganization Plan for State Department Now in Limbo

Abrupt departure comes before details were finalized.

Defense

The CIA's New Nominee Director Gina Haspel Once Ran a Torture Site and Destroyed Evidence

"She had one man waterboarded 83 times in a single month in a Thai "black site"

Management

Acting Inspectors General Can Get More Done Than You Might Think

GAO survey finds a dozen vacancies, mixed picture on temporary leaders’ effectiveness.

Management

Feds in Work-Life Programs Perform Better at Their Jobs, Survey Says

Although most feds give flexibilities high marks, some managers struggle with evaluation of remote workers.

Management

Intel Community Whistleblower Ombudsman Formally Fired

Senators ask Intelligence Director Coats to “stay” the action pending new IG's confirmation.