Management
Procrastinate Better
Ask yourself, is all that wasted time really rewarding? And other tips from Charles Duhigg, who wrote the book on productivity.
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IG: GSA Wastes Millions Due to Pricing Problems in Computer Resale Program
Watchdog finds many identical IT items with varying price tags.
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That Time When the Mafia Almost Fixed the Democratic National Convention
Lucky Luciano, Al Capone and Franklin Delano Roosevelt walk into a Democratic convention...
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To Restore Trust In Government, Empower Federal Communicators
Most feds are committed to integrity.
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The Biggest Productivity Myth is that Rigid Rules are for Everyone
We all have different brains, so embrace your own unique productivity style.
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How to Sell a Product Called 'Democracy'
A marketing guru considers what's wrong with American democracy and how to fix it.
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Always Stay For the After Party: Tips from the Negotiation Bible For World Leaders
Even top diplomats need guidance sometimes.
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Obama Hints at a Future in VC, and Silicon Valley Is Salivating
“He’s kind of perfect for the job.”
Oversight
House Panel Demands That Agencies Describe Hatch Act Compliance
Chaffetz and Cummings seek definitions of political events and travel decisions.
Management
Is Ivanka Trump Donald’s Actual First Lady?
Perhaps it is Ivanka, and not Melania, who is the other half of the Trump power couple.
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Trump and GOP Outline Plans for Federal Government at Republican Convention
Speakers discuss firing feds and dealing with “clueless bureaucrats.”
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New Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Gain Traction in Congress
Bipartisan House bill would loop in subcontractors and make experimental rules permanent.
Management
Patent Office Urged to Better Define Quality, Rethink Staff Incentives
GAO survey finds most examiners are pressed for time.
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Do Republicans Still Think America Is Exceptional?
For years, the GOP has lambasted the left for not valuing American exceptionalism. But the real challenge to American exceptionalism has been brewing on the right.
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How to Prevent an Office Dispute From Sabotaging Your Security Clearance
It’s relatively easy for a supervisor or coworker to call your conduct into question, turning a personal vendetta into a career killer.
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Michelle Obama's Glorious, Savvy 'Carpool Karaoke' Clip
In a week full of political propaganda, here's messaging done delightfully.
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Airbnb Has Hired Former Attorney General Eric Holder to Help Weed Out Racist Hosts
Airbnb is bringing on Holder to help resolve a discrimination problem that has morphed into a full-blown identity crisis.
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Trump Campaign Says Donald Would Loosen Civil Service Laws to Root Out Feds Loyal to Obama
Policy would focus on burrowers; campaign is drafting a list of feds to fire.
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