Management
Why Diversity Is Vital For a Healthy Democracy
The author of a new book says that diversity isn't a threat to democracy, it's a key piece of how democracy keeps itself going.
Management
The Urgency of Strengthening and Redefining HR
The skills gap is just the tip of the iceberg.
Management
Understanding Blockchain’s Promise for Government
The technology can help government drive improved performance and economic activity.
Management
Email Distractions Make Bosses Worse Leaders
When bosses gets distracted by email, they aren't nearly as good at reaching their work goals, which has an impact on their employees.
Management
The Skills Shortage and Federal Compensation
Until the General Schedule is replaced, the problems with government performance will grow progressively worse.
Management
8 Lessons From Taking on the Government (and Winning)
With the truth and perseverance, whistleblowers can prevail.
Management
Social Science? Data Science? Evidence-Based Government Needs Both
Results-focused leaders need to get savvy about both if they want to catalyze a culture of continuous improvement.
Management
Solving the Right Problem with the Federal Workforce
We’re careening down the road, steering by looking in the rear-view mirror.
Management
The Fake News Era Demands Ethics in Government Communication
Providing the public with truthful, timely information about government operations is critical to a healthy democracy.
Management
Metrics Are for Playmakers
Despite continuous attention, the use of metrics in government has declined, not improved, over the past decade.
Management
Thinking Inside the Sandbox
Regulators face the enormous challenge of figuring out how to apply old laws to new technologies. This approach could help.
Management
It’s Possible (And Dangerous) To Be Over-Inclusive
Over-inclusion is a textbook case of good intentions paired with bad instincts.
Management
Who In Government Is Asking ‘What Works?’
There is no single individual at agencies who is tasked with speaking up when what we’re doing isn’t working.
Management
How the U.S. Can Effectively Share Threat Information With Other Nations
A new report draws lessons from U.S. and European experts on how best to build trust and effectiveness in exchanging insight across borders.
Management
Who is Accountable for Agency Performance?
Performance management is best seen as a puzzle—one the government hasn’t yet been able to put together.
Management
The History Of Cholera Treatment Is a Masterclass On Turning Failure Into Success
Before we figured out how to treat cholera, there were a lot of missteps along the way.
Management
A Plan For Fiscal Reform
We need to stop, take a deep breath, and decide what business the government is in.
Management
You Can’t Legislate Accountability
Organization must have a culture of performance to deal effectively with those who fall short.
Management
It’s Dismantlers v. Rebuilders on the Government Reform Front
A new study shows momentum among reform advocates pushing for bigger government.
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