Management
Deterring Illegal Immigration by Separating Parents and Children
A proposal to stem the flow of migrants trekking to the southern border is revealing the limitations of deterrence policy.
Management
Post-Holiday Blues Can Teach You to Celebrate Reality
If your rosy hopes for the holidays have turned into blues, use this feeling to make every day a better experience.
Management
How Risk Is Transforming Government
Risk management is not simply a compliance exercise but goes to the core of agency mission delivery.
Management
Trump’s Category 5 Storm
What will hit first in 2018, the tsunami of a very big policy revolution or the legal waves that could submerge Trump’s presidency?
Management
Trump Escalates His Attacks Against FBI Officials
The president singled out FBI attorney James Baker and Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe in a series of tweets.
Oversight
Transparency Groups Seek Probe of CDC ‘Gag Orders’
Office of Special Counsel asked to investigate potential violations of whistleblower protection laws.
Management
IRS Faces a ‘Crushing’ Workload to Implement the GOP’s Massive Tax Cut
After years of budget cuts, the agency must quickly calculate new pay tables, issue guidance for taxpayers, train staff and update its computers.
Management
Millennials, Wake Up! Algorithms Will Be Discriminating Against You In Just a Few Years
Facebook and other tech platforms allow companies to exclude the olds. As in, age 40 and above.
Management
One Major Factor Driving Government Transformation: Effectiveness
Improving efficiency is not enough; agencies must also deliver better outcomes.
Management
Congress Sends Trump a Measure Delaying the Shutdown Threat Until January
Continuing resolution would provide funding through Jan. 19.
Management
Stop Procrastinating With a Research-Backed Mental Visualization Exercise
The trick relies on the philosophic concept of "future self-continuity."
Oversight
IG Declines to Probe Treasury Secretary’s Possible Conflicts of Interest Relating to Russia Investigation
Steven Mnuchin served as the finance chairman of President Trump’s presidential campaign.
Management
OMB’s New Deputy for Management Faces a Big Challenge
Performance won’t improve until agencies have the flexibility to introduce more effective talent management practices.
Management
Congress Removes Some Roadblocks, But Path to Avoiding a Shutdown Still Unclear
Lawmakers were still sorting out their next steps just two days before the spending deadline.
Oversight
Hoyer: Republicans Still Don't Have the Votes on Deal to Avoid Shutdown
Democratic lawmakers decry GOP inaction on spending negotiations, while union officials note lack of communication.
Management
The Case for Moving Agencies Out of Washington
Smart government and smart politics aren’t the same thing.
Management
Making Government Work For All
Leaders must find new ways to deliver critical services across increasingly polarized communities.
Oversight