Management
Video: DoD's Deputy Chief Management Officer on the Importance of Decision Making
Deputy Chief Management Officer for the Department of Defense spoke with Excellence in Government on her leadership journey.
Defense
DHS not properly protecting federal buildings, report finds
Facility oversight isn't following guidelines or vetting guards.
Management
Obama statement on the attack in Libya
U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans were killed in Benghazi.
Management
U.S. ambassador killed in Libya
J. Christopher Stevens and three other embassy staff killed in Benghazi attack.
Management
Three Ways to Increase Your Influence
Most leaders, no matter how great their positional power, have to learn how to influence others to actually get things done.
Oversight
IRS defends implementation of health care law
Deputy commissioner tells GOP critical number of staff involved is 859.
Management
IRS awards whistleblower $104 million in offshore banking case
National Whistleblower Center calls it the largest amount ever to an individual.
Management
Defense industry planning pre-sequestration layoff warnings
Contractors send notifications despite Labor Department guidance to the contrary.
Management
Obama v. Romney on federal pay, the size of government and management
A look at how the presidential candidates stack up on matters important to federal employees.
Defense
Election might not change the Pentagon’s course as much as you think
Brookings Institution panelists note Obama and Romney face the same fundamental defense issues.
Management
Why We Lose Motivation at the Halfway Point
Research shows motivation plummets and we get stuck when we're in the middle of a task.
Management
A Hotbed of Innovation: The Exciting New Initiative at Veterans Affairs
Jonah Czerwinski, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, on how VA instituted an innovation culture.
Management
How to Read Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics
With statistics, appearances can be deceiving--these tips will help you sort fact from fiction.
Management
Fuel program for Afghan army jeopardized by missing records
Special inspector general warns Defense secretary of policy violations.
Management
The End of PowerPoint As You Know It
Fewer bullet points and more images are the key to presentations that stick.
Oversight
Did an FAA employee violate Hatch Act by laying out budget scenarios?
OSC investigates official’s comments during Seattle town hall.
Defense
Union concerned about VA’s ability to expand access to mental health care
Retaliation against whistleblowers could hurt efforts to implement recent executive order, AFGE says.
Management
Nine Tech Tips for Starting a New Government Job
Get new employees up to speed by following these tips.
Management
How to Write A Great Performance Review
Fed Coach Tom Fox gives tips for delivering effective feedback.
Defense