Management
Dr. Ben Carson Wants to Pick The Brains of HUD Employees
Trump housing secretary nominee and retired neurosurgeon plans to do a lot of listening, if confirmed, he told senators.
Management
Trump’s Defense Secretary Pick Promises Efficiencies Among Civilian Workforce
Mattis says Pentagon should base cuts on workforce assessments.
Defense
Trump Has Considerable Authority to Revamp the Intelligence Community
But the the 2004 law that created the Office of the Director of National Intelligence creates some hurdles as well.
Management
The Tricky Psychology of Holding Government Accountable
Accountability doesn’t always help people make better decisions. When it comes to elected officials, this gets extra challenging.
Management
Consumer Bureau, HHS and Labor Top Ratings for Eliminating 'Bureaucratic Gibberish'
State Department won most improved, while Justice sunk to the clear-expression cellar.
Management
Trump Announces Plans to Surrender Control of His Business, But Declines Divestiture
Critics pounce on the plan as inadequate.
Management
Memo to the President: Performance Accountability, Evidence and Improvement
Bipartisan reflections and recommendations for the next administration.
Management
Don't Be a Seagull Manager
The quickest way to alienate your team is to fly in, make a lot of noise, dump on everyone and then leave.
Management
A Scorecard Taught at Harvard Business School Can Help You Improve Your Life and Relationships
To achieve your goals, you need to figure out why you care about them in the first place.
Management
GSA Says It Needs More Information on Trump's Leased Hotel
President-elect’s announcement of new trust doesn’t address Washington’s Old Post Office.
Management
Trump Vows to Donate Hotel Profits to U.S. Treasury
Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service has accepted gifts since 1843.
Nextgov
Tech Trade Group to New Congress: Let’s Collaborate
The Information Technology Industry Council outlined four priority areas that share commonalities with Trump’s agenda.
Management
Trump Taps Obama Appointee As VA Secretary
Dr. David Shulkin is the current head of the Veterans Health Administration, the department’s largest agency.
Management
Trump’s Homeland Security Pick Does Not Think a Wall is Enough to Protect the Southern Border
Jack Kelly told senators that Trump's proposed wall is not enough to protect the U.S.-Mexico border.
Management
Barack Obama's Enduring Faith in America
In his farewell address, the president warned of threats to the nation’s tradition of democracy—none more than from inside—and rebuked Donald Trump, but sought to rally the country around shared ideals.
Management
Trump’s DHS Pick Promises Better Morale Through ‘Bottom Up’ Approach
While distancing himself from some Trump policies, Kelly says he’ll let employees do their jobs.
Management
Two-Thirds of Americans Can't Name a Single Trump Cabinet Pick
Survey also finds a divide over how involved the president-elect will be in actually running the government.
Management
Trump Nominees Can Serve in SES Roles at Agencies as They Await Confirmation
Appointees would be advisers and consultants at their agencies-to-be.
Oversight
Studies of Monkey Drool, Frat Boys’ Party Habits Make Latest Senate 'Wastebook'
Senator accuses science agencies of spending taxpayers' money to research the obvious.
Management