Management
Signs of friction in contractor-government relations
Federal budget cuts are eating into private firms’ revenues, survey finds.
Management
For Agriculture, increasing BioPreferred products is a challenge accepted
A presidential order asks USDA to expand its list of eligible environmentally friendly product categories.
Management
Leadership Lessons from DARPA
Last week, I had the opportunity to hear the director of DARPA, Regina Dugan, speak at a panel on leading innovation during a conference.
Management
Cut! Capitol-security issues crimp moviemakers' style
Architect of the Capitol bans commercial filmmaking on all of his grounds.
Oversight
Report: Debt would grow under all but one GOP contender
Only Texas Rep. Ron Paul's plans would reduce the national debt, thanks to huge promised spending reductions combined with tax cuts.
Management
Obama regulatory affairs chief wins plaudits for upgraded website
Revised Regulations.gov is welcomed by both sides in debate on regulation.
Tech
Gingrich launches 30-minute energy spot in Super Tuesday states
Presidential contender wants to allow energy development on federal property.
Oversight
Postal Regulatory Commission chairwoman releases travel records
Ruth Goldway responds to a congressional request for details.
Management
Video: Clinton addresses global business conference
Secretary of State touts 'jobs diplomacy.'
Management
Who Are the Real The Job Creators?
Besides small business, managers also are vital to economic growth.
Management
Property maintenance costs rise $1.5 billion in 2010
Meanwhile, price of maintaining underutilized facilities falls.
Management
How to Coach a Future CEO
If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you know I’m a fan of Ford CEO Alan Mulally. He started in the top job at Ford about five years ago and, he has led the company to quarter after quarter of profitable growth. He’s accomplished that through any number of ways. Probably one of the biggest is by changing the culture of the company’s leadership team.
Defense
Homeland Security headquarters move strained by budget request
Lieberman disappointed in likely delays in consolidation at St. Elizabeths campus.
Defense
Panetta defends civilian workforce
Defense officials say civilian cuts may be considered in the future.
Management
Obama tells trade agencies to seek efficiencies in promoting exports
Memo pushes investment and jobs.
Oversight
Geithner reminds that 2012 debt limit fight is likely
Strength of recovery will determine if ceiling is reached before or after the election.
Oversight
Video: Arne Duncan appears on The Daily Show
Secretary of Education talks Race to the Top, other initiatives with Jon Stewart.
Management
Postal Service announces five-year business plan
USPS hopes to save $22 billion by 2016, end Saturday delivery, shed jobs through attrition.
Oversight
OSC: Reports of FDA whistleblower surveillance are ‘extraordinary’
Monitoring employee correspondence with OSC is not a government trend, spokeswoman says.
Management