Management
Focusing on the Positive: Rewarding Good Workers and Managers
High achievers are far more valuable and important than the handful of poor performers.
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Why Hiring the ‘Best’ People Produces the Least Creative Results
Hiring the best does not guarantee the best team.
Management
What You Can Learn About Self-Improvement From Kevin Durant
When you get it wrong, own it.
Management
Lawmakers Make Progress on a Spending Deal
GOP lawmakers have proposed increasing spending caps by $80 billion for defense and $63 billion for non-defense annually.
Management
The CDC Is About to Fall Off a Funding Cliff
It's already planning to pull back on work that protects the world from pandemics.
Management
The State Department Just Lost Its Most Experienced Leader
Tom Shannon’s departure leaves just one career ambassador at the beleaguered agency.
Management
FBI Employees Caught In Political Crossfire Over Release of Controversial GOP Memo
In declassifying a memo the FBI and Justice Department say is deeply misleading, Trump tried to differentiate between FBI leaders and the rank and file workforce.
Management
Analysis: The Republican Campaign To Discredit the FBI—Explained
The Trump administration and its supporters are following the well-worn path of aiming to discredit those probing the White House.
Management
Talent Doesn’t Explain the Success of the Patriots and Eagles
According to a management scholar, a team's mindset and structure – not its stars – will often determine its success.
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ICE to Pay Private Sector for Each Deportation Officer It Helps the Agency Hire
Based on recent DHS hiring contracts, value could reach $657 million.
Management
Senator Proposes Codifying DHS Cost Control Panel
Bill would enshrine agency’s Joint Requirements Council in statute.
Management
CBO Delivers More Grim Fiscal News That Could Irk Congress
Agency defends against attacks while highlighting new debt and deficit woes.
Management
A Professor Tested Whether Cliché Career Advice Actually Works
Follow your passion. Break down the silos. Think outside the box. Synergize. Move the needle. The customer is king. Network. Manage up. Empower others.
Management
The Peril of Taking on the FBI
Trump’s attacks on law-enforcement agencies were followed by an unusual statement from the bureau, and a series of damaging leaks.
Management
EPA Chief Promises Democratic Senators Some Missing Answers
Senators quiz Pruitt about media-monitoring contract with partisan firm.
Management
You Can’t Fire Your Way to Success
If we’re going to improve the way the federal government works, we need to give managers flexibility to hire the people they need.
Management
You Won't Be a Great Leader Until You Conquer This Fear
You’re not doing anyone a favor by avoiding conflict.
Management
Analysis: The Republican Party Turns Against the FBI
Trump again provokes a sudden crisis that crystallizes a lengthy erosion of confidence.
Management
Trump’s Message to Feds: 'A New American Moment' and Tougher Accountability
President calls for expanded authority to remove federal employees who undermine public trust.
Management